# Metawin Opas-iamkajorn

Metawin Opas-iamkajorn (Thai: เมธวิน โอภาสเอี่ยมขจร; born 21 February 1999), widely known as Win (Thai: วิน) is a Thai actor and entrepreneur. He rose to prominence in 2020 with his acting debut in 2gether: The Series and gained further recognition with his role in F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers. In addition to his work in entertainment, Metawin is a global house ambassador for luxury brands Prada and Tiffany & Co. and was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia class of 2023.

## Personal life
### Family and education

Metawin was born in Bangkok, Thailand, and is the third of four siblings. He has two older sisters, Mintra and Mesa, and a younger brother, Metas.
He started his studies at Denla Kindergarten School, and went to Assumption College, a private Catholic boys school in Bangkok for his primary education. He had a brief summer course at Assumption College Bangrak. He then went to Panyarat High School for secondary education.
In 2014, he joined an English summer program in the UK. In March and April 2015, he participated in a 42-day summer program in Taiwan to study Mandarin.
He studied as an exchange student at Belmond–Klemme Community School District in Iowa, USA, where he passed the General Education Development (GED) exam in 11th grade.
After returning to Thailand, Metawin skipped the 12th grade and enrolled in the faculty of economics international program at Thammasat University. He graduated in 2020, with his graduation ceremony delayed until 27 May 2022, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
During his time as an exchange student Metawin actively participated in his school's extracurricular activities, he became a member of the school band's percussion choir where his group received a superior (Division I) rating. He played American football and was part of his high school's soccer team.
He used to play golf competitively during his childhood and won several tournaments but had to quit due to injury. He still continue playing golf recreationally.
He is fluent in Thai and English and can hold a basic conversation in Mandarin.
His family owns a Chihuahua named Charlotte and two Shetland Sheepdogs, Bentley and Cartier. In July 2024, Bentley passed away due to lymphoma. Following this, Metawin participated in a fundraiser with Professor Dr. Thanin Intarakamthornchai, President of the Lymphoma Society of Thailand, at an event aimed at raising awareness about lymphoma and support initiatives for those affected by the disease.

### Business ventures

Win Metawin began his first business venture at the age of 18 while enrolled as a freshman in the International Economics program at Thammasat University. He launched an event organizing business, starting with the coordination of a small concert. His responsibilities encompassed overseeing logistics, event planning, vendor coordination, and operational management.
In June 2020, during his fourth year of university and at the start of his career in the entertainment industry, Metawin launched his fashion brand, Velence, sold primarily through an online platform. The brand serves both domestic and international markets, with exports to 15-16 countries. It offers a range of products, including clothing, accessories, hats, bags, and more.
In the same year, Metawin co-founded Souri, a confectionery business, with his sister Mintra Opas-iamkajorn, a Le Cordon Bleu graduate with an MSc in food quality and innovation from the University of Leeds. On 9 September 2021, he launched Velato, a premium ice cream brand. The brand later merged, with the product now being sold in Souri stores as the brand begun opening several physical locations across Bangkok. Before the end of 2024, Souri had over 150 employees and offered 120-130 types of products. Metawin revealed that sales of macarons alone had surpassed 200,000 pieces per month, with prices ranging from 90 to 120 baht per piece. This translates to an estimated 25 million baht in sales per month, or approximately 300 million baht annually.
SOURI won The Best Celebrity Merchant of the Year at the Grab Thumbs Up Awards 2024 and in the same year Metawin, as the co-founder received the New Generation Award at the HOWE Awards 2024 in recognition of his entrepreneurial achievements.
As of 12 September 2024, Metawin holds shares in seven companies. Besides his investments, he also serves as a director in nine companies.
In December 2024, he launched another dessert shop, Cosie, with chiffon cake as its primary product, which he developed with his sister, Mesa Opas-iamkajorn.

## Career and influence
### 2019—2021: Early career and breakthrough debut

Metawin entered the entertainment industry as a trainee actor under ONE31 for a year before signing an actor contract with GMMTV in 2019. He made his acting debut in 2gether: The Series, which gained him international recognition. In his first year, Vogue Magazine named him one of the "100 Influential People in the Fashion Industry of Thailand." He was also featured in Howe Magazine's "The 50 Influential People," alongside influencers, businesspeople, and executives recognized for their achievements in various fields.
His popularity and online following have made him a sought-after endorser for local and international brands. He has partnered with major companies such as Shiseido, VIVO, Lazada, CP Brand, Bangkok Bank, AIS (Thailand's largest network provider), and Globe Telecom (a leading telecommunications provider in the Philippines). His endorsements also include other notable brands, underscoring his influence in the industry.
He named his fandom "Snowball Power" on 11 February 2020, via his Twitter account. Fans celebrate the anniversary of the fandom each year on that date.
In July 2020, Metawin participated in "The Sound of Happiness" campaign, a collaboration between UNICEF, the Department of Mental Health, and JOOX aimed at promoting mental health and empowering young people in Thailand. Metawin shared his own experiences of dealing with stress and pressure during his adolescence, encouraging young people to seek help when needed. He was among 12 famous artists and influencers who volunteered to share their personal stories to make the campaign more relatable and accessible to young people.
In September 2020, Metawin was announced as a member of F4 in Thailand's adaptation of the Japanese manga series Hana Yori Dango (Boys Over Flowers), written by Yoko Kamio. The manga has been widely adapted into television dramas and films globally.
In February 2021, Metawin became the first Thai artist featured in space advertisements. One of his Chinese fan clubs organized a birthday project displaying his photo via the Ladybeetle-1 commercial satellite as it orbited Earth on 17 February.
He achieved the highest growth in Instagram followers among Thai actors throughout 2021 and the first half of 2022.
At GMMTV's Borderless event in November 2021, it was announced that Metawin would star in his third drama series, Devil Sister, alongside actress Peechaya Wattanamontree.
Metawin is well-known for his proactive approach to acquiring acting training beyond what is offered in production workshops. Notably, he is trained by Rossukon Kongkate, one of Thailand's most prominent acting coaches.

### 2022—present

Metawin regularly appears on the covers of prominent fashion magazines such as GQ, L'Officiel, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, and Vogue, both in Thailand and internationally. He is also featured on the official pages of luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Valentino, Dior, Gucci, Burberry, Prada, and Moschino. He was among the top contributors to Earned Media Value (EMV) during Milan Fashion Week Autumn-Winter 2022 through his partnerships with Gucci and Dolce & Gabbana. He attended the Louis Vuitton Fall-Winter 2022 Men's Spin-Off Show in Bangkok, generating significant social buzz and digital traffic at the event. According to Launchmetrics, Metawin ranked first as the top voice, post, and influencer during Milan Men's Fashion Week for his appearance in the front row of Prada's Spring-Summer 2023 Runway Show. He generated $4.7 million in Media Impact Value (MIV) across 257 placements, including $1.3 million from a single post.
Italian luxury fashion brand Prada announced Metawin Opas-iamkajorn as their brand ambassador on 6 January 2023. He reportedly contributed $9.8 million in EMV (Earned Media Value) to the brand in 2022, the highest amount of EMV for a Thailand-based celebrity that year. In a press statement, Prada also announced that Metawin will make an appearance at the Prada fall/winter 2023 men's show in Milan on 15 January 2023. According to data and technology company Launchmetrix, his attendance generated $3.8 million in MIV (Media Impact Value) for the brand.
Metawin was featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list, which was released on 18 May 2023. The selection process, which evaluated over 4,000 candidates, considered revenue, social impact, scale, inventiveness, and potential. He was the only Thai actor on the list that year.
On 26 July 2023, WISESIGHT (Thailand) Limited, a provider of social media analytics and data analysis tools, conducted a survey of popular hashtags during the first half of the year 2566 (1 January - 30 June 2023) from over 450 significant hashtags across all social media platforms in Thailand. The purpose was to rank the top 10 hashtags with the highest number of engagements. The hashtag #winmetawin came in 8th place with over 55 million engagements.
Coca-Cola named Metawin the first ASEAN brand ambassador for their "A Recipe for Magic" campaign, on 31 July 2023. The campaign spans eight countries, including Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
American luxury jewelry brand Tiffany & Co. appointed Metawin as their House Ambassador on 29 February 2024, making him the first individual from Thailand and Southeast Asia to hold the title.
At the 17th Asian Film Awards held in Hong Kong on 10 March 2024, Metawin received the AFA Rising Star Award. During the event, his debut international film, Under Parallel Skies, directed by Sigrid Andrea Bernardo, premiered as part of the awards' featured program.
German sportswear brand Puma introduced Metawin as their Southeast Asia brand ambassador on 14 March 2024.
After a long-standing partnership, on February 20 2025, Metawin was appointed as the first Friend of SHISEIDO in Southeast Asia. With this position, he will showcase SHISEIDO products across the region throughout the year, and join global events, starting with a launch event in Tokyo.

## Filmography

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### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
| 2021 | 2gether: The Movie | Tine Teepakorn Aekaranwong | Main Role | |
| 2024 | Under Parallel Skies | Parin | Main Role | |

### Television series

| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Number of episode |
| 2018 | Wife | uncredited appearance | Walk-on role | 1 (Ep.27) |
| 2020 | 2gether: The Series | Tine Teepakorn Aekaranwong | Main Role | 13 |
| 2020 | Still 2gether | Tine Teepakorn Aekaranwong | Main Role | 6 |
| 2021 | F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers | Kavin Taemiyaklin Kittiyangkul | Main Role | 16 |
| 2022 | Devil Sister | Namcha Chanawee Chaiwat | Main Role | 18 |
| 2022 | Good Old Days | Maew | Main Role | 3 (Ep.1, 9,10) |
| 2023 | Enigma | Ajin Nakaritta | Main Role | 4 |
| 2024 | Beauty Newbie | Guy Karin Sayapisit | Main Role | 14 |
| 2025 | Break Up Service | TBA | Guest Role | TBA |
| 2025 | Enigma 2 | Ajin Nakaritta | Main Role | 5 |
| TBA | Scarlet Heart Thailand | Lord Mueang Fah | Main Role | 16 |

### Variety show

| Year | Title | Number of episode | Notes |
| 2020 | Play2gether | 4 | Main Host |
| 2020 | Bright Win Inbox | 9 | Main Host |
| 2021 | Isuzu Max Challenge | 6 | Main Host |
| 2022 | Isuzu Magic Eyes Challenge | 4 | Main Host |
| 2023 | Isuzu Magic Eyes Challenge: Uncensored | 2 | Main Host |
| 2024 | Peak Trip with Win Mick | 6 | Main Host |

### Music video appearances

| Year | Song Title | Artist |
| 2020 | "Tit Gub" | Natthawut Jenmana |
| 2020 | "Kan Goo" | Vachirawit Chiva-aree |
| 2024 | "What I Say Is True" | Violette Wautier |

## Discography
### Single

| Year | Song Title | Label | Composer |
| 2022 | "One More Chance" | GMMTV Records | Piyawat Meekruea, Guntapich |
| 2023 | "Vacay" (Feat. F.Hero x Nene) | High Cloud Entertainment | Achariya Dulyapaiboon |
| 2023 | "Too Late" | Riser Music | The Toys |
| 2024 | "Night Ride" (Feat. Badmixy) | Riser Music | Kangsomks, Badmixy |

### Soundtrack and tie-ins

| Year | Song Title | Notes |
| 2020 | "Thank You To My Silent Heroes" | Special Olympics Thailand Theme Song |
| 2020 | "Still2gether" | Ost. Still 2gether |
| 2020 | "That Person Must be You" | Ost. Still 2gether |
| 2020 | "Dub Dub Jub Jub OK!" | MAMA OK! Theme Song |
| 2020 | "From The Heart" | Special Olympics Thailand Theme Song |
| 2021 | "Ten Years Later" | Ost. 2gether: The Movie |
| 2021 | "Closer" | VIVO V215G Ads |
| 2021 | "Who am I" | Ost. F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers |
| 2021 | "Shooting Star" | Ost. F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers |
| 2022 | "Silhouette" | Ost. F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers |
| 2022 | "Expect Nothing" | Ost. Devil Sister |
| 2022 | "Law of Attraction" | Love Out Loud Fan Festival 2022 Theme Song |

## Accolades
### Recognitions and honors

| Year | Organization | Recognition |
| 2021 | Vogue Thailand | 100 Influential People in the Fashion Industry of Thailand |
| 2023 | Forbes | Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia |
| 2024 | GQ Thailand | GQ Men of the Year 2024 |
| 2024 | Dazed Korea | Dazed 100 Asia |

### Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Result |
| 2020 | Kazz Awards 2020 | Kazz Magazine's Favorite | Won |
| 2020 | LINE Thailand People's Choice Awards 2020 | Best Couple | Won |
| 2021 | Sanook's Top of the Year Awards 2021 | Couple of the Year | Won |
| 2021 | Sanook's Top of the Year Awards 2021 | Thai Song of the Year | Won |
| 2021 | Thailand Zocial Awards 2021 | Couple of the Year | Won |
| 2021 | JOOX Thailand Music Awards 2021 | Top Social Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| 2021 | Line TV Awards 2021 | Best Rising Star | Won |
| 2021 | Nataraja Awards 2021 | Best Cast | Nominated |
| 2021 | Kazz Awards 2021 | Attractive Young Man of the Year | Won |
| 2021 | Kazz Awards 2021 | Popular Male Teenage Award | Won |
| 2021 | Kazz Awards 2021 | Imaginary Couple of the year | Won |
| 2021 | Kazz Awards 2021 | Best Scene | Won |
| 2021 | Asia Artist Awards (AAA) 2021 | Asia Celebrity Award (Television/Film) | Won |
| 2022 | Asia Dramatic TV Award | Best Couple | Won |
| 2022 | Thairath Awards 2021 | Couple of the Year | Won |
| 2022 | JOOX Thailand Music awards | Top Social Thai Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| 2022 | Kazz Awards 2022 | Superstar Award | Won |
| 2022 | Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards | Best Movie Song | Nominated |
| 2022 | Manee Mekhala 2022 | Outstanding Supporting Actor | Won |
| 2022 | Suphannahong National Film Awards | Best Original Song | Nominated |
| 2022 | Asian Academy Creative Awards 2022 | Best Theme Song or Title Theme | Won |
| 2023 | Sanook's Top of the Year Awards 2022 | Actor of the Year | Won |
| 2023 | 11th Thailand Social Awards | Best Creator Performance on Social Media | Nominated |
| 2023 | Nataraja Awards 2023 | Best Cast | Nominated |
| 2023 | 28th Asian Television Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 2024 | The 17th Asian Film Awards | AFA Rising Star Award | Won |
| 2024 | Nataraja Awards 2024 | Best Leading Actor (Short Form) | Nominated |
| 2024 | Seoul International Drama Awards 2024 | Outstanding Asian Star (Thailand) | Won |
| 2024 | Maya Awards 2024 | Actor of the Year | Won |
| 2024 | Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards | Best Newcomer Actor (Male) | Nominated |
| 2024 | Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards | People's Choice Award (Male) | Nominated |
| 2025 | 2024 TAG Victorious Awards Chicago | Best Actor (Film) | Won |
| 2025 | Thailand Box Office Awards 2024 | Line Today Outstanding Audience Vote Award (Movie) | Won |
| 2025 | Thailand Box Office Awards 2024 | Line Today Outstanding Audience Vote Award (Series) | Won |
| 2025 | The Guitar Mag Awards 2025 | Star Single Hits of the Year | Won |