# Sarocha Chankimha

Sarocha Chankimha (Thai: สโรชา จันทร์กิมฮะ; born 8 August 1998), more commonly known by her nickname Freen (Thai: ฟรีน), is a Thai actress, model, and singer.
Chankimha began her acting career in 2021 with the drama series So Fit. She received recognition for her lead role as Sam in Gap: The Series (2022). Her film carrear began with Uranus 2324 (2024).
She is known for her work, alongside her on-screen partner, Rebecca Patricia "Becky" Armstrong, in which they are commonly known as "FreenBecky".

## Early life and education

Chankimha was born on 8 August 1998 in Bangkok, Thailand, and is the only child in a Buddhist family.
Chankimha attended High School at La Salle School Bangkok. For her post-secondary education, she graduated from the College of Communication Arts at Rangsit University, with a bachelor's degree in Public Relations and Corporate Communication. She had a strong inclination towards a career in the corporate sector. She was also awarded First Class Honours for her academic achievement.

## Career

In 2016, Chankimha competed in Miss Teen Thailand and was one of 15 finalists, receiving an award. During the contest she was given the opportunity to be the host of Miss Teen Thai and Girl Daily program.
After completing her graduate degree, she decided to pursue her career in the Thai entertainment industry so she started auditioning at various talent agencies and finally signed a contract with Idol Factory. Her first acting break was in the music video "Before Rain" by Thai recording artist The Toys. In 2020 she guest starred in the TV show Sosat Seoulsay.
She made her acting debut in the Thai drama industry in 2021 with the romantic-comedy drama So Fit as Bing, the female lead.
In 2022 she played a supporting role in Secret Crush on You. In the same year, Chankimha raised a high fan following for her character Sam in Thailand's first Girls' Love series Gap, which surpassed 800 million views on YouTube. Her performance gained her widespread fame internationally and multiple awards and her and her on-screen partner Rebecca Patricia Armstrong, became known as "FreenBecky". She also sang several songs for Gap OST, including "Whisper".
In 2024 she signed with The Venture Management. Chankimha participated in the 77th Cannes film festival in May 2024 and was one of the honorees in the "Women in Cinema" panel co-hosted by The Red Sea International Film Festival and Variety magazine. She also starred in the romantic sci-fi film Uranus 2324, the romantic period drama The Loyal Pin, and the movie Rider.
In January 2025, Freen Sarocha was appointed as the House's first Thai female Brand Ambassador for Valentino.
According to Lefty's report released in January 2025, Sarocha ranks tenth place among the world's most visible fashion influencers of 2024 achieving Earned Media Value of $57.3 million and has the highest interaction rate among the listed.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
| 2024 | Uranus 2324 | Lin (Linlada Sasinpimon) | Main role | |
| 2024 | Rider | Pie | Main role | |
Key :
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |

## Television series

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2021 | So Fit | Bing | Main role |
| 2022 | Secret Crush on You | Khongkwan | Supporting role |
| 2022 | Gap: The Series | Sam (Samanan Anantrakul) | Main role |
| 2023 | The Sign | Wansarat | Guest |
| 2024 | Duangjai Taewaprom: Porncheewan | Jane | Guest |
| 2024 | The Loyal Pin | Lady Pin (Pilanthita Kasidit) | Main role |
| 2026 | Cranium † | Dr. Phinya Thananon | Main role |
| 2026 | 4 Elements : The Air † | Wayo Watinwanich | Main role |

## Music videos

| Year | Song title | Artist | Notes |
| 2017 | "Before Rain" (ก่อนฤดูฝน) | The Toys | |
| 2018 | "Goodbye" | Singto Numchok | |
| 2020 | นิสัยรวย | Nicky & Goyyog Ft. P-HOT | |
| 2022 | "Pink Theory" (ทฤษฎีรักนี้สีชมพู) | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | From Gap: The Series OST |
| 2023 | "Marry Me" | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | From Gap: The Series OST |
| 2023 | "Balloon" (ผิดที่ฉันกอดเธอไม่แน่นพอ) | Playground | |
| 2023 | "No More Blues" | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | From Gap: The Series OST |
| 2024 | "Rain" (ติดฝน) - PiXXiE | with KnomJean | Cover with KnomJean |
| 2024 | "มองหน้ากันไม่ติด" (Awkward) | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | โอ๊ต ปราโมทย์ FEAT. MAIYARAP |
| 2024 | "Cheevee" (ชีวี) | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | From The Loyal Pin OST |
| 2025 | "Melt" (ละลาย) | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Cover song (Original Song: ละลาย by Four-Mod) |

## Discography

| Year | Song title | Artist | Notes |
| 2022 | "ลูกอม" | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Cover song (Original Song: ลูกอม - วัชราวลี WhatChaRaWaLee) |
| 2022 | "เอาปากกามาวง" | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Cover song English version (Original Song : เอาปากกามาวง - Bell Warisara) |
| 2022 | "Pink Theory" (ทฤษฎีรักนี้สีชมพู) | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | From Gap: The Series OST |
| 2022 | "คำสั่งจากหัวใจ" | Sarocha Chankimha | From Gap: The Series OST |
| 2022 | "Whisper" | Sarocha Chankimha | From Gap: The Series OST |
| 2022 | "Pink Theory" (ทฤษฎีรักนี้สีชมพู) (Bossa Ver) | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | From Gap: The Series OST |
| 2023 | "No More Blues" | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | From Gap: The Series OST |
| 2023 | "Marry Me" | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | From Gap: The Series OST |
| 2024 | ติดฝน (rain) | with KNOMJEAN (ขนมจีน) | Cover song (original song by PiXXiE) |
| 2024 | "GirlFreen" | Sarocha Chankimha | Audio and music video are yet to be released officially |
| 2024 | "Cheevee" | Featuring with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | From The Loyal Pin OST |
| 2025 |
| 2025 | "Melt" (ละลาย) | with Sarocha Chankimha | Cover song (Original Song: ละลาย by Four-Mod) |

## Concerts

| Year | Day/Month | Name | City | Country | Location |
| 2022 | 19 November | GAP Yuri World Premier | Bangkok | Thailand | Major Cineplex Ratchayothin |
| 2023 | 10 February | Gap : The Debutante | Bangkok | Thailand | Siam Pavalai Royal Grand Theatre |
| 2023 | 12 February | Gap : The Debutante | Manila | Philippines | SM North EDSA Sky Dome |
| 2023 | 26 March | FreenBecky FaBulous FanBoom | Bangkok | Thailand | Thunder Dome |
| 2023 | 9 April | FreenBecky FaBulous FanBoom | Macao | China | Broadway Theatre |
| 2023 | 21 April | FreenBecky FaBulous FanBoom | Cebu | Philippines | Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino |
| 2023 | 23 April | FreenBecky FaBulous FanBoom | Manila | Philippines | New Frontier Theater |
| 2023 | 24 April | FreenBecky Aromagicare Fan Sign Launch | Manila | Philippines | New Frontier Theater |
| 2023 | 4 July | FreenBecky Grand Fan Meeting by Aromagicare | Manila | Philippines | Araneta Coliseum / Big Dome |
| 2023 | 22 July | FreenBecky FaBulous FanBoom | Hong Kong | China | AsiaWorld Expo Runway 11 / Hall 11 |
| 2023 | 30 July | FreenBecky FaBulous FanBoom | Macao | China | Broadway Theatre |
| 2023 | 13 - 14 August | Sarocha Solo Stage Birthday Fan Meeting | Bangkok | Thailand | Indoor Stadium HuaMark |
| 2023 | 7 October | FreenBecky Fan Meeting | Chiba | Japan | Ichikawa City Cultural Hall |
| 2023 | 25 November | FreenBecky 1st Fan Meeting | Taipei | Taiwan | NTU Sports Center 1F |
| 2024 | 12 January | FreenBecky 1st Fan Meeting | Capitol Singapore | Singapore | Capitol Theatre |
| 2024 | 30 March | FreenBecky 1st Fan Meeting | Ben Thanh Theater | Vietnam | Ho Chi Minh City |
| 2024 | 27 April | FreenBecky 2024 Fan Meeting | Manila | Philippines | New Frontier Theatre |
| 2024 | 6 - 7 July | Uranus2324 Fancon live in Bangkok | Bangkok | Thailand | MCC Hall lifestore The mall Ngamwongwan |
| 2024 | 28 July | The Loyal Pin Gala Premiere | Bangkok | Thailand | MCC Hall The Mall LifeStore Ngamwongwan |
| 2024 | 17 August | Sarocha Solo Stage Birthday Fan Meeting : The Freenairy Oracle | Bangkok | Thailand | Thunder Dome |
| 2024 | 13 October | The Loyal Pin Lantern Night | Bangkok | Thailand | MCC Hall The Mall LifeStore Bangkhae |
| 2024 | 16 November | PROXIE The 2nd Concert “The Final Fantasy” [Guest] | Bangkok | Thailand | IMPACT Arena, Muang Thong Thani |
| 2024 | 17 November | The Loyal Pin Final Episode | Bangkok | Thailand | Siam Pavalai Royal Grand Theatre |
| 2024 | 23 November | The Loyal Pin Final Episode | Macau | China | The Venetian L3 Ballroom |
| 2024 | 22 December | Rider : Girlfreen Screening | Bangkok | Thailand | Siam Pavalai Theatre, Siam Paragon |
| 2025 | 12 January | IDOL FACTORY Has Unveiled The Lineup Projects For 2025 | Bangkok | Thailand | Siam Pavalai Royal Grand Theatre |
| 2025 | 9 February | The Royal Coronation : FreenBecky Fan Meeting | Manila | Philippines | New Frontier Theater |
| 2025 | 2 March | IDOL FACTORY GIRL’S DAY | Saitama | Japan | Sonic City Large Wall |
| 2025 | 3 March | IDOL FACTORY GIRL’S DAY | Osaka | Japan | Osaka International house foundation large hall |
| 2025 | 15 March | FreenBecky Real Bond | Macau | China | Lisboata Macau H853 Entertainment Place |
| 2025 | 30 March | "Love Overload" FREENBECKY 1st FANMEETING | Bangkok | Thailand | IDEA LIVE, BRAVO BKK |

## Listicles

| Year | Publisher | Listicle | Placement | Ref. |
| 2023 | TC Candler | The 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2023 | 98th place | |
| 2024 | TC Candler | The 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2024 | 46th place | |

## Ambassadorship

| Year | Period | Brand | Position | Notes |
| 2021 | 2021–Present | IN2IT | Brand Presenter | |
| 2023 | 2023 | Mi-NE COCOA | Brand Presenter | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong |
| 2023 | 2023 | Aromagicare | Brand Ambassador | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong |
| 2024 | 2024 | Cutepress | Brand Presenter | |
| 2025 | 2025 – Present | Valentino | Brand Ambassador | |
| 2025 | 2025 – Present | Central World | Brand Ambassador | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong |
| 2025 | 2025 – Present | Central Pattana | Brand Ambassador | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong |

## Other Fashion Week Appearances

| Year | Date | Event | Brand | Position | Industry | Country |
| 2024 | 17 - 19 May | Cannes film festival in 2024 | | | Fashion | Paris |
| 2024 | 29 September | Maison Valentino Spring / Summer 2025 Fashion Show | Valentino | VIP Guest | Fashion | Paris |
| 2024 | 24 October | China Premiere of "Very Ralph" | Ralph Lauren | VIP Guest | | China |
| 2024 | 11 - 12 December | Red Sea International Film Festival 2024 | Zuhair Murad and Haute Couture | | Fashion | Saudi Arabia |
| 2025 | 1 March | The 40th Mynavi Tokyo Girls Collection 2025 Spring / Summer | Darich | Guest | Fashion | Japan |
| 2025 | 9 March | Maison Valentino Fall/Winter 2025-2026 Fashion Show | Valentino | VIP Guest | Fashion | Paris |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 2016 | Miss Teen Thailand | Beautiful and healthy body position. | The opportunity to be the host of Miss Teen Thai and Girl Daily program. | 15th place |
| 2023 | TPOP STAGE | OST of the Week | "Order from my heart" | Won |
| 2023 | TPOP STAGE | OST of the Week | "Whisper" | Won |
| 2023 | MELLOW POP | Top Viral Idol Chart March 2023 | Gap: The Series (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2023 | Kazz Awards 2023 | Saowaisai 2022 (3rd Place) | | Won |
| 2023 | Kazz Awards 2023 | Series of the Year | Gap: The Series | Won |
| 2023 | Kazz Awards 2023 | Popular Female Teenage Award | | Won |
| 2023 | Kazz Awards 2023 | Couple of the Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2023 | Maya TV Awards | Song of the Year Award | "ทฤษฎีรักนี้สีชมพู (Pink Theory)" | Nominated |
| 2023 | Maya TV Awards | Female Rising Star of the Year | | Won |
| 2023 | Maya TV Awards | Couple of the Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2023 | Nine Entertain Awards | People's Choice | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2023 | SEC Awards 2023 (Brazil) | Favorite Couple in a Series | Gap: The Series (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2023 | SEC Awards 2023 (Brazil) | Best Asian Series | Gap: The Series | Won |
| 2023 | FEED Y Capital Awards 2023 | Most Popular Couple | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2023 | FEED Y Capital Awards 2023 | Popular Series | Gap: The Series | Won |
| 2023 | Howe Awards 2023 | The Best Couple Award | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2023 | Howe Awards 2023 | Hottest Series | Gap: The Series | Won |
| 2023 | Thai Update Awards 2023 | The Best TV Series | Gap: The Series | Won |
| 2023 | Thai Update Awards 2023 | The Most Favorite Young Female Star Group A | | Won |
| 2023 | Superstar Maya Awards 2023 | Superstar Maya Idol Female | | Won |
| 2023 | Superstar Maya Awards 2023 | Superstar Maya Idol Couple | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Nominated |
| 2023 | Y Universe Awards 2023 | The Best Series OST | "ทฤษฎีรักนี้สีชมพู (Pink Theory)" | Won |
| 2023 | Y Universe Awards 2023 | The Best Couple Awards 2023 | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2023 | Y Universe Awards 2023 | Y Iconic Star | | Nominated |
| 2023 | BreakTudo Awards 2023 (Brazil) | Shipp de Ficção (Fictional Ship) | MonSam Gap: The Series | Won |
| 2023 | GQ Men of The Year 2023 (Thailand) | Nation's Trending Stars | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2024 | Sanook Top of the Year Awards 2023 | The Best Couple Award | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2024 | Sanook Top of the Year Awards 2023 | Female Rising Star | | Won |
| 2024 | Sanook Top of the Year Awards 2023 | The Best Series of the Year | Gap: The Series | Won |
| 2024 | Japan Expo Thailand Award 2024 | Japan Expo Actors Award | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2024 | BIC Seven Awards 2024 (Brazil) | LGBTQ+ Spotlight | Gap: The Series (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2024 | 12th Thailand Social Awards | Best Creator Performance on Social Media - Actor & Actress | | 2nd place |
| 2024 | 12th Thailand Social Awards | Best Content Performance on Social Media (Thai Series) | Gap: The Series | 2nd place |
| 2024 | Kazz Awards 2024 | Couple Of The Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2024 | Kazz Awards 2024 | Popular Vote | | Won |
| 2024 | Women in Cinema (France) | One of six honorees for the year 2024 | Hosted by Red Sea International Film Festival (RedSeaIFF) and Vanity Fair Europe in conjunction with the 77th Cannes Film Festival | Won |
| 2024 | 20th Kom Chad Luek Awards | Best Couple of the Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2024 | 20th Kom Chad Luek Awards | Most Popular Actress | | Won |
| 2024 | Nine Entertain Awards | Couple of the Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2024 | Nine Entertain Awards | People's Choice | | Nominated |
| 2024 | EFM Fandom Awards | Sissss of the year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2024 | Mint Awards 2024 | Best Cover of the Year | | Won |
| 2024 | Mint Awards 2024 | Best Digital Cover of the Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2024 | FEED Y Capital Awards 2024 | Most Popular Couple | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2024 | Maya TV Awards 2024 | Charming Female of the year | | Nominated |
| 2024 | Maya TV Awards 2024 | Popular Award | | Won |
| 2024 | Maya TV Awards 2024 | Couple of the Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2024 | Howe Awards 2024 | Popular Awards | | Nominated |
| 2024 | TPOP STAGE | OST of the Week | "Cheevee (ชีวี)" | Won |
| 2024 | Thai Update Awards 2024 | The Most Favorite On-Screen Couple Of 2024 | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2024 | Thai Update Awards 2024 | Popular Star Awards | | Won |
| 2024 | 2024 Thailand Headlines Person of the Year Awards (China) | The Most Popular on-screen Couple of The Year Award | Gap: The Series (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2024 | BreakTudo Awards 2024 (Brazil) | Fandom Internacional do Ano | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2024 | BreakTudo Awards 2024 (Brazil) | Shipp de Ficção (Fictional Ship) | AnilPin : The Loyal Pin | Won |
| 2024 | Dailynews Awards 2024 | Couple of the Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2024 | Y Entertain Awards 2024 | Princess of Girls' Love | | Nominated |
| 2024 | Y Entertain Awards 2024 | Y Couple of the Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2024 | Y Entertain Awards 2024 | Nominees for Best GL Series of the Year | The Loyal Pin | Nominated |
| 2024 | Y Entertain Awards 2024 | Nominees for Leading Girls’ Love Star of the Year | | Nominated |
| 2024 | Y Entertain Awards 2024 | Nominees for Best Production Team of the Year | The Loyal Pin | Nominated |
| 2024 | Y Entertain Awards 2024 | Nominees for Best Scene of the Year | The Loyal Pin | Won |
| 2025 | Sanook Top of the Year Awards 2025 | Most Popular Series of the Year | The Loyal Pin | Won |
| 2025 | Sanook Top of the Year Awards 2025 | Best Couple of the year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2025 | HUB Awards 2024 | Series of The Year | | Won |
| 2025 | HUB Awards 2024 | Couple of The Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2025 | HUB Awards 2024 | Chemistry of The Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2025 | HUB Awards 2024 | Actress of The Year | Sarocha Chankimha | Won |
| 2025 | HUB Awards 2024 | Main Couple of The Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2025 | HUB Awards 2024 | Kiss Scene of The Year | | Won |
| 2025 | HUB Awards 2024 | Dramatic Scene of The Year | | Won |
| 2025 | HUB Awards 2024 | Opening of The Year | | Won |
| 2025 | HUB Awards 2024 | Best Production of The Year | | Won |
| 2025 | 13th Thailand Social Awards | Best Creator Performance on Social Media - (Actor & Actress) | | 2nd place |
| 2025 | 13th Thailand Social Awards | Best Content Performance on Social Media - (Series) | The Loyal Pin | Won |
| 2025 | 13th Thailand Social Awards | Best Creator Performance on Social Media - (Movie) | Uranus 2324 | 2nd place |
| 2025 | Thailand Box Office Movies & Series Awards 2024 | Best Couple of the Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Nominated |
| 2025 | Thailand Box Office Movies & Series Awards 2024 | Actress Series of The Year | The Loyal Pin | Nominated |
| 2025 | Thailand Box Office Movies & Series Awards 2024 | Series of The Year (GL) | The Loyal Pin | Nominated |
| 2025 | Thailand Box Office Movies & Series Awards 2024 | Movies of The Year | Uranus 2324 | Nominated |
| 2025 | Thailand Box Office Movies & Series Awards 2024 | Actress Movie of The Year | Uranus 2324 | Nominated |
| 2025 | MELLOW POP | Best Couple of The Month 2024 | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Won |
| 2025 | Zoomdara Awards 2025 | The Hottest Couple of The Year [Female] | | Nominated |
| 2025 | Madame Mount Awards 2025 | Couple of the Year | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | Nominated |
| 2025 | Superstar Idol Awards 2025 | Best [Y] Actress | | |
| 2025 | Superstar Idol Awards 2025 | Superstar Female Couple | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | |
| 2025 | Superstar Idol Awards 2025 | Best [Y] Original Soundtrack | "Cheevee (ชีวี)" | |
| 2025 | Superstar Idol Awards 2025 | Superstar Best Actress | | |
| 2025 | Thai Update Awards 2025 | The Best Drama Series of The Year | The Loyal Pin | |
| 2025 | The Viral Hits Awards 2024 | Most Popular Yuri Series of the Year Award | Gap: The Series | |
| 2025 | The Viral Hits Awards 2024 | Most Popular Yuri Series of the Year Award | The Loyal Pin | |
| 2025 | The Viral Hits Awards 2024 | Best Yuri Series Couple of the Year Award | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | |
| 2025 | Kom Chad Luek Awards 2025 | Popular Actress | | |
| 2025 | Kom Chad Luek Awards 2025 | Popular Couple | (with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong) | |