# Mario Maurer

Mario Maurer (Thai: มาริโอ้ เมาเร่อ, Thai:; German:) is a Thai actor and model. He was in the 2007 film Love of Siam and the 2010 sleeper hit Crazy Little Thing Called Love. He was also in Thailand's highest grossing film of all time, Pee Mak alongside Davika Hoorne. He was part of a group called 4+1 Channel 3 Superstar with actors Nadech Kugimiya, Prin Suparat, Pakorn Chatborirak and Phupoom Pongpanu.

## Early life and education

Maurer was born to a German father and a Thai Chinese mother. He has an older brother named Marco, who is a Thai rapper. Maurer graduated from Saint Dominic School and earned his bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Law, Ramkhamhaeng University. In 2017, he received his master's degree in Political Communication from Krirk University.

## Actor and model

At 16 years old, Maurer was approached at Siam Square to try out modeling. From then on, he started doing photo shoots, commercials and music videos. In 2007, he made his feature film debut in a leading role in Love of Siam, written and directed by Chukiat Sakweerakul. The role "Tong" was his first big break; it brought him many accolades and instant fame far beyond Thailand's borders. Commenting on his newfound fame, Maurer said, "I didn't want to do it, acting wasn't on my to-do list." He decided to do the movie because he trusted director Chukiat and the movie would give him many opportunities and money to help his family.
He won the Best Actor award in the Starpics Thai Films Awards, and was also nominated in the Bangkok Critics Assembly and Star Entertainment Awards.
Director Bhandit Rittakol had approached Maurer for Boonchu 9, but he was tied up with other projects. He was cast in the 2008 Chatchai Naksuriya film Friendship. The film is set around 1983. Maurer starred opposite Apinya Sakuljaroensuk, as a 12th grade student. That same year, he appeared in a segment of the four-story anthology 4 Romance, (segment "Joob" or Kiss) directed by Rashane Limtrakul. Maurer's projects after 2008 included a comedy-horror film written and directed by Yuthlert Sippapak, and the 2009 film Rahtree Reborn, in which he starred opposite Chermarn Boonyasak.
Maurer gained popularity after he starred in the 2010 film First Love and Thailand's highest grossing film of all time, Pee Mak.

## Other work

Maurer teamed up with his older brother Marco in the hip hop duo "PsyCho & Lil'Mario". They released their debut PsyCho & Lil'Mario: Dem Crazy Boyz on 31 October 2007. Maurer worked as a hypeman in this album. He would later on describe it as "just for fun. I know myself – I'm not a singer. That's not my dream."
Maurer participated in endorsements for the first time for Exit Rollon and other popular brands such as The Pizza Company, Sugus, and Foremost. He was also the presenter for Honda Jazz, and was in the cloud 9 commercial by Unilever company. He also did endorsements for Pepsi, Dutchmill, and Sony Ericsson. In July 2011, he signed an endorsement contract for the Philippine clothing brand Penshoppe, following the unexpected popularity from his film Crazy Little Thing Called Love shown on the ABS-CBN network. He also signed a movie contract with Star Cinema, a Philippine film production company. He was paired with Filipina film and television actress Erich Gonzales in the film released in 2012, Suddenly It's Magic. On 28 October 2011, Maurer had a press and fan conference at the Philippine International Convention Center with thousands of fans in attendance, as a part of his official launch as a Penshoppe endorser. On 29 October, he hit the runway at the Philippine Fashion Week held at the SMX Convention Center. On 3 August 2013, Maurer returned to the Philippines to promote his movie Pee Mak and had a fan conference at two venues, SM North EDSA and SM Mall of Asia the following day with Baifern Pimchanok, as part of Pimchanok's official launch as Penshoppe endorser. Thousands of fans were in attendance in continuing support for both stars and their 2010 hit movie First Love.
Maurer person can be revived up to hours after falling the word ice into the water of the year, Suddenly It's Magic and Kissed by the Rain figure ice skating biggest project Taiwanese Drama Frozen Heart co-starring Ivy Shao Yu-wei Samuel Gu and Aggie Hsieh in Disney + Hotstar and SETTV 2025

## Personal life

Maurer's personal interests include skateboarding, hip hop, and driving cars. He is also a naturist. Although he is of German descent, he doesn't speak German. He understands basic words and phrases in Mandarin as he studied the language while he was in high school. His father Roland Maurer died of a diabetes-related heart attack on 27 June 2008. He has a very close relationship with his brother Marco, a hip-hop artist and actor.

## Filmography
### Films

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | With |
| 2007 | The Love of Siam | Tong | Main role | Witwisit Hiranyawongkul |
| 2008 | Friendship | Singha | Main role | Apinya Sakuljaroensuk |
| 2008 | 4 Romance | Mee / Beaver | Main role | Apissara Tudti |
| 2009 | Rahtree Reborn | Rung | Main role | Laila Boonyasak |
| 2009 | Rahtree Revenge | Rung | Main role | Laila Boonyasak |
| 2010 | Saranae Siblor | Ake | Main role | Araya A.Hargate |
| 2010 | A Little Thing Called Love | Shone | Main role | Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul |
| 2010 | Eternity | Young buddhist monk | Cameo appearance | None |
| 2010 | The Dog | Art | Main role | None |
| 2010 | Saranae Hen Phi | Doh | Main role | Patcharapa Chaichua |
| 2011 | The Outrage | Monk | Main role | None |
| 2011 | Bangkok Assassins | Na | Main role | Jarinya Sirimongkolsakul |
| 2012 | Friends Never Die | Gun | Main role | Monchanok Saengchaipiangpen |
| 2012 | Rak Sud Teen | Aek | Main role | Amena Gul |
| 2012 | Love On That Day | Martin | Chinese film | Ye Qing |
| 2012 | Jan Dara: The Beginning | Jan Dara | Main role | None |
| 2012 | Thailand (Long Distance Relationship) | Himself | Short film cameo | None |
| 2012 | Suddenly It's Magic | Marcus Hanson | Philippine film | Erich Gonzales |
| 2013 | Pee Mak | Mak | Main role | Davika Hoorne |
| 2013 | Jan Dara: The Finale | Jan Dara | Main role | None |
| 2015 | Prisana | Mario | Short film | Davika Hoorne |
| 2016 | Take Me Home | Tan | Main role | Wannarot Sonthichai |
| 2017 | Saranae Love You | Himself | Main role | Seo Ji-yeon |
| 2019 | Khun Phaen Begins | Keaw | Main role | None |
| 2020 | Low Season | Phut | Main role | Ploypailin Thangprabhaporn |
| 2021 | 77 Heartwarmings | Marvel | Chinese film | None |
| 2022 | AI Love You | Bobby | Main role | Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul |
| 2022 | Six Characters | Khamron Singha | Main role | None |
| 2023 | Khun Phan 3 | Suea Mahesuan | Main role | None |
| 2024 | Rider | Nat | Main role | Sarocha Chankimha |
| 2025 | 4 Tigers | TBA | Main role | Mashannoad Suvalmas |
| TBA | Saming Thi Soengsang | TBA | Main role | |

### Television series

| Year | Title | Role | With | Network |
| 2010 | Tai Fah Tawan Diew | Minho | Varitthisa Limthammahisorn | Modernine TV |
| 2011 | Plerng Torranong | Plerngrit "Plerng" | Natapohn Tameeruks | Channel 3 |
| 2012 | Rak Kerd Nai Talad Sode | Tong | Rasri Balenciaga Chirathiwat | Channel 3 |
| 2013 | Madam Dun | Neks | Laila Boonyasak | Channel 3 |
| 2014 | Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan | Onizuka Takeshi (Tawan) | Natapohn Tameeruks | Channel 3 |
| 2014 | Roy Fun Tawan Duerd | Onizuka Takeshi (Tawan) | Natapohn Tameeruks | Channel 3 |
| 2015 | Song Huajai Nee Puea Tur | Tharatorn / Warong | Chalida Vijitvongthong | Channel 3 |
| 2017 | Bunlang Dok Mai | Anawin | Jarinporn Joonkiat | Channel 3 |
| 2017 | Game of Thrones Season 7 | Jon Snow (Voice only, Thai dub) | None | HBO Asia |
| 2017 | Buang Banjathorn | Laoperng | Davika Hoorne | Channel 3 |
| 2019 | Thong Ake Mor Yah Tah Chaloang | Thong Ake | Kimberley Anne Woltemas | Channel 3 |
| 2022 | Keu Ter (Bad Romeo) | Kaokla | Urassaya Sperbund | Channel 3 |
| 2023 | Mor Luang | Thong-on | Kimberley Anne Woltemas | Channel 3 |
| 2024 | Kissed by the Rain | "Mai" Mawin | Natapohn Tameeruks | Channel 3 |
| 2025 | Frozen Heart | Tong Warong | Ivy Shao | SETTV |
| 2026 | The Good Life Little Bad Boy | TBA | Ruby Lin | TVBS |
| TBA | Bad Dog | Kaoaka | Supassara Thanachat | Channel 3 |

### Ost.

* Movies: Pee Mak (พี่มาก..พระโขนง)
** Songs: (ขอมือเธอหน่อย(cover version) ร้องร่วมกับ ณัฏฐพงษ์ ชาติพงศ์, พงศธร จงวิลาส, อัฒรุต คงราศรี และ กันตพัฒน์ สีดา) On Air YouTube:GTHchannel
* Dramas: Bunlang Dok Mai (บัลลังก์ดอกไม้)
** Songs: (กลัวจะเผลอรักเธอไปสักวัน ร้องร่วมกับ จรินทร์พร จุนเกียรติ) On Air YouTube:Ch3Thailand Music
** Songs: (ขอบคุณ (Acoustic Version)) On Air YouTube:Ch3Thailand Music
* Dramas: Bad Romeo (คือเธอ)
** Songs: Touch Touch - (ศดานันท์ บาเล็นซิเอก้า (Feat.)) On Air YouTube:Ch3Thailand Music
** Dramas Frozen Heart (邵雨薇)
** Songs Xiang Lim Mao (和道妹) Ivy Shao SETTV

### Music Video

* 2007 Pak Di Khi Ngao Aotae Chai – Mila (ปากดี ขี้เหงา เอาแต่ใจ - จามิล่า พันธ์พินิจ) (RS/YouTube:welovekamikaze) with

## Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination :
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result |
| Asia Model Awards | 2017 | Asia Special Award – Model | Mario Maurer | Won |
| Asian Academy Creative Awards | 2018 | Best Comedy Performance | Saranae Love You | Nominated |
| Asian Academy Creative Awards | 2019 | Best Comedy Performance | Thong EK: The Herbal Master | Nominated |
| Asian Film Awards | 2008 | Best Supporting Actor | Love of Siam | Nominated |
| Asian Film Awards | 2012 | Best Supporting Actor | The Outrage | Nominated |
| Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards | 2008 | Best Actor | Love of Siam | Nominated |
| Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards | 2014 | Best Actor | Pee Mak | Nominated |
| Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards | 2017 | Best Actor | Take Me Home | Nominated |
| Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards | 2021 | Best Actor | Low Season | Won |
| Busan International Film Festival | 2022 | Marie Claire Asia Star Awards: Face of Asia | Mario Maurer | Won |
| Daradaily the Great Awards | 2011 | Best Actor – Film | First Love | Nominated |
| Daradaily the Great Awards | 2013 | Best Actor – Film | Jan Dara: The Beginning | Nominated |
| Daradaily the Great Awards | 2014 | Best Actor – Film | Pee Mak | Won |
| Daradaily the Great Awards | 2015 | Best Actor – TV | Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan | Nominated |
| Daradaily the Great Awards | 2016 | Cool Guy of the Year | Mario Maurer | Nominated |
| Daradaily the Great Awards | 2017 | Best Actor – Film | Take Me Home | Nominated |
| Kom Chad Luek Awards | 2012 | Best Actor – TV | Plerng Toranong | Nominated |
| Kom Chad Luek Awards | 2012 | Popular Vote – Actor | Mario Maurer | Nominated |
| Kom Chad Luek Awards | 2013 | Best Actor – TV | Rak Kerd Nai Talad Sod | Nominated |
| Kom Chad Luek Awards | 2017 | Best Actor – Film | Take Me Home | Nominated |
| Kom Chad Luek Awards | 2021 | Best Actor – Film | Low Season | Nominated |
| Kom Chad Luek Awards | 2023 | Best Actor – TV | Bad Romeo | Nominated |
| Nataraj Awards | 2023 | Best Actor | Bad Romeo | Nominated |
| Nine Entertain Awards | 2012 | Best Actor | Plerng Torranong, Bangkok Assassins, The Outrage | Nominated |
| Nine Entertain Awards | 2013 | Best Actor | Friends Never Die, Rak Sud Teen, Rak Kerd Nai Talad Sode, Jan Dara: The Beginning | Nominated |
| Nine Entertain Awards | 2014 | Best Actor | Pee Mak, Madam Dun, Jan Dara: The Finale | Won |
| Nine Entertain Awards | 2017 | Public Favorite | Mario Maurer | Nominated |
| Nine Entertain Awards | 2023 | Best Actor | Al Love You, Bad Romeo, Six Characters | Won |
| Nine Entertain Awards | 2024 | Best Actor | Khun Phan 3, Mor Luang | Nominated |
| OK! Awards | 2008 | Rising Star | Love of Siam | Won |
| OK! Awards | 2013 | Spotlight | Pee Mak | Won |
| OK! Awards | 2013 | Female Heartthrob | Mario Maurer | Nominated |
| OK! Awards | 2014 | Female Heartthrob | Mario Maurer | Nominated |
| OK! Awards | 2016 | Female Heartthrob | Mario Maurer | Nominated |
| Saraswati Awards | 2018 | Popular Male Star | Mario Maurer | Nominated |
| Seesan Awards | 2014 | Popular Male Lead | Roy Ruk Hak Liam Tawan | Won |
| Seesan Awards | 2019 | Best Couple with Kimberley Anne Woltemas | Thong EK: The Herbal Master | Won |
| Seventeen Choice Awards | 2008 | Seventeen Choice Hottie Male | Mario Maurer | Won |
| Seventeen Choice Awards | 2011 | Seventeen Choice Hottie Male | Mario Maurer | Nominated |
| Seventeen Choice Awards | 2012 | Seventeen Choice Actor | Mario Maurer | Won |
| Seventeen Choice Awards | 2013 | Hot Guy of the Year | Mario Maurer | Won |
| Seventeen Choice Awards | 2014 | Seventeen Choice Actor | Mario Maurer | Won |
| Siam Dara Star Awards | 2008 | Male Rising Star | Love of Siam | Won |
| Siam Dara Star Awards | 2013 | Best Actor in a Motion Picture | Pee Mak | Won |
| Siam Dara Star Awards | 2013 | Popular Male Star | Mario Maurer | Nominated |
| Siam Dara Star Awards | 2014 | Popular Male Star | Mario Maurer | Nominated |
| Siam Dara Star Awards | 2015 | Popular Male Star | Mario Maurer | Nominated |
| Siam Dara Star Awards | 2016 | Popular Male Star | Mario Maurer | Nominated |
| Starpics Thai Films Awards | 2008 | Best Actor | Love of Siam | Won |
| Starpics Thai Films Awards | 2014 | Best Actor | Pee Mak | Nominated |
| Starpics Thai Films Awards | 2017 | Best Actor | Take Me Home | Nominated |
| Starpics Thai Films Awards | 2021 | Best Actor | Low Season | Won |
| T-Pageant | 2008 | Hot Man of the Year | Mario Maurer | Won |
| Thailand National Film Association Awards | 2023 | Best Actor | Six Characters | Nominated |
| Top Awards | 2009 | Best New Actor – Film | Friendship | Won |
| Top Awards | 2010 | Best Actor – Film | Rahtree Reborn | Nominated |
| Top Awards | 2011 | Best Actor – Film | First Love | Won |
| Top Awards | 2013 | Best Actor – Film | Jan Dara: The Beginning | Nominated |
| TV Gold Awards | 2013 | Best Actor | Rak Kerd Nai Talad Sod | Nominated |
| TV Gold Awards | 2014 | Best Actor | Madam Dun | Nominated |
| TV Gold Awards | 2020 | Best Actor | Thong EK: The Herbal Master | Won |
| TV Gold Awards | 2023 | Best Actor | Bad Romeo | Won |
| TV Gold Awards | 2024 | Best Actor | Mor Luang | Nominated |
| White TV Awards | 2021 | Best Actor | Thong EK: The Herbal Master | Won |

### Listicles

Name of publisher, year listed, name of listicle, and placement :
| Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement |
| Forbes | 2020 | 100 Digital Stars (Asia) | Placed |
| GQ Thailand | 2017 | GQ Men of the Year – Male Lead | Placed |
| Men's Health Thailand | 2015 | Men's Health Best Seller | Placed |
| Numéro Thailand | 2017 | Best Beauty Brands Products 2017–18 – Male Best Skin | Placed |