# Davika Hoorne

Davika Hoorne (Thai: ดาวิกา โฮร์เน่), known as Mai (Thai: ใหม่), is a Thai actress, who made her acting debut in 2010, playing the lead in the series Ngao Kammathep. She rose to fame with the film Heart Attack opposite Sunny Suwanmethanon. Her other notable works are Twenty, My Ambulance and Pee Mak alongside Mario Maurer, and Astrophile alongside Vachirawit Chivaaree. She has won multiple awards for her work, including Best Actress for two consecutive years at the Thai Film Directors Association Awards and Best Actress at the 25th Suphannahong National Film Awards for her performance in romantic comedy-drama film Heart Attack (2015). In 2023, she has won Best Global Teleplay Leading Actress at the 36th Global Arts and Television Huading Awards.

## Early life and education

Davika was born to a Belgian father and a Thai mother in Bangkok. Her mother gave her the nickname "Mai", after Mai Charoenpura, her favorite singer. Her parents divorced when she was 10 years old, and then was raised by her mother and aunt.
In 2014, Davika bought a house, following her father's retirement, for him and his new family to live in Thailand.
Davika obtained her high school degree from Kevalee International School in Bangkok before graduating from Rangsit University's Faculty of Communication Arts.

## Career

In 2010, Davika started as a model before making her acting debut in a female lead role in the television series Ngao Kammathep, and rose to fame with the films Heart Attack aka 'Freelance', is a movie made by top indie director Nawapol Thamrongrattanarit for GTH, which won eight Golden Swans at the Subannahongsa Award. In 2013, she consolidated her stardom with her role as “Mae Nak” in Pee Mak Phra Khanong, a highly successful movie that garnered more than 1 billion baht in revenue. Pee Mak was a box-office hit in many Asian and Australian cities.
In 2016, Davika returned to the silver screen with the comedy movie Suddenly Twenty, a Thai adaptation of the megahit Korean flick Miss Granny.
In 2019, Davika started in My Ambulance showcased by One 31 and LINE TV, alongside Sunny Suwanmethanon, which gained worldwide success. She collaborated with the South Korean singer Ali in a music video entitled “No Way” under Genie Music and Vietnamese singer So’n Tùng M-TP in “Run Now”, for the shows soundtrack.
In 2022 under GMMTV, Davika starred as a lead "Nubdao", in the romantic series Astrophile alongside Vachirawit Chivaaree, which was successful in national and international market, and was trending at rank 1 in Thailand and rand 2 worldwide. She also starred as "Keetika" in You Are My Heartbeat.
In 2023, Davika starred as a lead in Love Hurts, alongside Suppasit Jongcheeveevat and Jes Jespipat under ONEHD.

## Endorsements

Davika has participated in all of the Big Five global fashion weeks. In 2013, she walked in Tokyo Fashion Week. In 2017, Davika modelled for Michael Kors in New York Fashion Week 2017. She is a spokesperson for famous brand L'Oréal. On 30 September 2018, she walked the runway at the L'Oréal Paris Fashion Week. At Milan, Italy during "Milan Fashion Week" Spring/Summer collection, she has walked the runway for the Dolce & Gabbana "Ready to Wear". According to Vogue, she was Milan Fashion Week's Most Compelling Newcomer. In February 2024, she participated in Gucci's show during Milan Fashion Week.
In 2017, Davika was chosen to be the new brand ambassador for Bolon Eyewear.
Davika starred in fashion brand Pomelo's special in-app video function, an engaging and interactive dimension, livestream shopping event. She is ambassador for 'Brand's Bird Nest' energy healthcare drink.
In 2021, Davika attended the Gucci FW21, as a celebrity friend. In 2022, she as a Brand Ambassador attended Gucci's "Cosmogonie Fashion Show" in Castle del Monte, Italy.
In September 2022, L'Officiel Malaysia celebrated its 7th anniversary with a "Shapeshifter" theme, were Davika starred on the cover in Gucci attire. In November 2022, at Bulgari's High Jewellery collection "Eden: The Garden Of Wonders" presentation in Bangkok, Davika was named the Italian jeweller's House Friend for the South Asia Pacific region.
In February 2023, Davika was a guest invitee in Marvel Studio movie launch events, Thailand. In May 2023, she did a fashion photoshoot for Calvin Klein Jeans in Seoul, Korea. Later, in October 2023, Davika was appointed as first Thai brand ambassador for Gucci and Gucci Beauty. Since January 2024, Gucci announced that Davika was selected as its Global Brand Ambassador.

## Philanthropy

In December 2016, Davika joined UNICEF in support of the Basket of Hope fundraising campaign to help children affected by emergencies across the world.
In October 2018, Davika joined WildAid as Thailand's ambassador for the "Ivory Free" campaign, as she has a deep affinity for elephants. She dissuaded consumers from buying, using or accepting ivory as a gift, and endorsed the message: “Ivory is beautiful only on elephants”.

## Public image

Davika with more than 18.2M followers on Instagram, is the most followed female artist within the Thai industry. Since 2018, Davika has a relationship with Chantavit Dhanasevi. She's among the "Top 3: Most Powerful Actress as Brand Ambassador" in Thailand.

## Filmography
### Film

| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2012 | Fatherland | Rachida | First film |
| 2013 | Pee Mak | Mae Nak | Thai's highest-grossing film of all time |
| 2014 | The Scar | Riam | Film is based on Thai folklore |
| 2015 | Heart Attack | Im | Romantic Comedy |
| 2015 | Prissana | Mai | Short film |
| 2016 | Suddenly Twenty | Parn | Remake of the South Korean movie |
| 2025 | A Useful Ghost | | Arthouse film |

### Variety shows

| Year | Title | Channel | Notes | Ref. |
| 2023 | The Wall Song | Workpoint Official | Participant; Ep.138 | |

### Television series

| Year | Title | Role | Network |
| 2010 | Ngao Kammathep | Tien | Channel 7 |
| 2011 | Neur Manoot | Kratin / Inthuka | Channel 7 |
| 2011 | Dok Kaew | Dok Kaew | Channel 7 |
| 2012 | Maya Rasamee | Maya Rasamee / Duenram | Channel 7 |
| 2012 | Tawan Tor Saeng | Rasa / Rot | Channel 7 |
| 2013 | Roy Lae Sanae Luang | Anuch Wichawet / Nuch | Channel 7 |
| 2014 | Kularb Rai Kong Naai Tawan | Rose / Rosarin | Channel 7 |
| 2015 | Nang Chada | Rinlanee | Channel 7 |
| 2016 | Jao Wayha 1: Fang Nam Jarod Fah | Lieutenant Tuptim (cameo) | True4U |
| 2016 | Plerng Naree | Risa / Princess Pririsa | Channel 3 |
| 2017 | Diary Of Tootsies 2 | Jenny (cameo) | GMM 25 |
| 2017 | Love Beyond Time | Preanuan | Channel 3 |
| 2017 | Man is not real woman | Sarin Mungman / Rin / Saranya / Xin | ONEHD |
| 2018 | Awaiting Bride | Riam | ONEHD |
| 2019 | My Ambulance | Tantawan | ONEHD |
| 2021 | Wanthong | Wanthong | ONEHD |
| 2022 | You are My Heartbeat | Keetika | PPTV 36 |
| 2022 | Astrophile | Nubdao | GMM 25 |
| 2023 | Love Hurts | Wey | ONEHD |
| 2023 | 6ixtynin9: The Series | Ms. Toom / Monruedee Sarnpan | Netflix |
| 2024 | The Empress of Ayodhaya | Mae Yua/Jinda | ONEHD |

## Discography
### Official Covers and Live Sessions

| Year | Title | Artist | Channel | Ref. |
| 2023 | "Mr. Daydream" | Davika | Davikah Channel | |
| 2023 | "B Blood Type" (เลือดกรุ๊ปบี) | Bright Vachirawit Chivaaree x Davika | Workpoint Official | |

### Singing journals

| Year | Song Title | Label |
| 2016 | Chun Ja Fun Teung Tur | Official Video |
| 2019 | Heartbeat (ตกหลุมรัก) | Official Video |
| 2023 | Can I Call You Mine (ชอบป่ะเนี่ย) | Davikah Channel |

### Music video appearances

| Year | Song Title | Artist | Channel |
| 2013 | "Oh Please" | Nat Thewphaingam | True Fantasia |
| 2013 | "Rawang.. Khun Gamlang Ngao" | Sukrit Wisetkaew | |
| 2017 | "No Way" | Ali | 1theK |
| 2017 | "Rawạng" | Hugo | |
| 2018 | "Run Now" | Sơn Tùng M-TP | Official Video |
| 2022 | "Temperamental" (เจ้าอารมณ์) | STAMP Ft. เปาวลี | STAMP Apiwat |
| 2022 | "Counting Stars" (คืนนับดาว) Astrophile | Fluke Gawin | GMMTV Records |
| 2023 | "Everyone Else Fades" | Mark Tuan | |

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
| 2011 | 6th OK! Awards | Female Rising Star | Ngao Kammathep | Won |
| 2011 | 4th Siam Dara Star Awards | Female Rising Star | Ngao Kammathep | Nominated |
| 2011 | Entertainment 5 Page 1 Awards | Female Rising Star | Dok Kaew | Won |
| 2012 | 24th Mekkala Awards | Female Rising Star | Dok Kaew | Won |
| 2012 | 5th Siam Dara Star Awards | Female Young Actor Award | Maya Rasamee | Nominated |
| 2012 | 7th OK! Awards | Female Hot Stuff | — | Nominated |
| 2013 | 3rd Mthai Top Talk Awards | Top-Talk About Actress | Tawan Tor Saeng | Won |
| 2013 | 7 Color Intimate Gathering | Top Performer – Female | Tawan Tor Saeng | Nominated |
| 2013 | 100 Most Spicy Idols Awards | One of the 100 Most Spicy Idols | — | Won |
| 2013 | Channel 7 Sang San Awards | Leading Actress Award | Tawan Tor Saeng | Nominated |
| 2013 | Channel 7 Sang San Awards | Leading Actress Performance Award | Tawan Tor Saeng | Nominated |
| 2013 | Channel 7 Sang San Awards | Channel 7 Favorite Female Actress | Tawan Tor Saeng | Nominated |
| 2013 | 7th Kazz Awards | Top Actress Award | — | Nominated |
| 2013 | 7th Kazz Awards | Superstar Award – Female | — | Won |
| 2013 | Star's Light Awards | The Most Gorgeous Eyes | — | Won |
| 2013 | Star's Light Awards | Top Sexy Stars | — | Won |
| 2013 | 24th Star Party TV Pool Awards | Teen Idol Actress Award | — | Won |
| 2013 | 6th Siam Dara Star Awards | Best Actress (Film) | Pee Mak | Won |
| 2013 | 6th Siam Dara Star Awards | Most Popular Female Star | — | Nominated |
| 2013 | 11th Seventeen Choice Awards | Hot Girl of the Year | — | Won |
| 2013 | 2nd Kerd Awards | Born to be Famous Award | — | Nominated |
| 2013 | 2nd Kerd Awards | Born to be the Best | — | Won |
| 2013 | 2nd Kerd Awards | Born to be Together (with Mario Maurer) | Pee Mak | Nominated |
| 2013 | 8th OK! Awards | Spotlight | Pee Mak | Won |
| 2013 | 8th OK! Awards | Male Heartthrob | — | Nominated |
| 2014 | 8th Kazz Awards | Top Actress Award | — | Nominated |
| 2014 | 8th Kazz Awards | Superstar Award – Female | — | Nominated |
| 2014 | 3rd Daradaily the Great Awards | Hot Girl of the Year | — | Nominated |
| 2014 | 3rd Daradaily the Great Awards | Best Actress (Film) | Pee Mak | Won |
| 2014 | 23rd Thailand National Film Association Awards | Best Actress | Pee Mak | Nominated |
| 2014 | 7th Siam Dara Star Awards | Best Actress (TV) | Kularb Rai Kong Naai Tawan | Nominated |
| 2014 | 7th Siam Dara Star Awards | Most Popular Female Star | Kularb Rai Kong Naai Tawan | Won |
| 2014 | ZEN Stylish Awards | ZEN Stylish Women | — | Won |
| 2014 | 12th Seventeen Choice Awards | Seventeen Choice Actress | — | Won |
| 2014 | 9th OK! Awards | Female Hot Stuff | — | Nominated |
| 2014 | 1st EFM Awards | Most Popular Actor – February | Kularb Rai Kong Naai Tawan | Nominated |
| 2014 | 1st EFM Awards | Most Popular Actor – August | The Scar | Nominated |
| 2015 | 12th Starpics Thai Film Awards | Best Actress | The Scar | Nominated |
| 2015 | 4th Daradaily the Great Awards | Hot Girl of the Year | — | Nominated |
| 2015 | 4th Daradaily the Great Awards | Best Actress (TV) | Kularb Rai Kong Naai Tawan | Nominated |
| 2015 | 4th Daradaily the Great Awards | Best Actress (Film) | The Scar | Nominated |
| 2015 | 24th Thailand National Film Association Awards | Best Actress | The Scar | Nominated |
| 2015 | 5th Mthai Top Talk Awards | Top Talk-About Actress | The Scar, Kularb Rai Kong Naai Tawan | Nominated |
| 2015 | 8th Nine Entertain Awards | Best Actress | The Scar, Kularb Rai Kong Naai Tawan | Nominated |
| 2015 | 9th Kazz Awards | Superstar Award – Female | — | Nominated |
| 2015 | 30th Saraswati Royal Awards | Best Actress | The Scar | Nominated |
| 2015 | 30th Saraswati Royal Awards | Popular Female Actress | The Scar | Won |
| 2015 | 12th Kom Chad Luek Awards | Best Actress (Film) | The Scar | Nominated |
| 2015 | 2nd EFM Awards | Most Popular Actor – April | Nang Chada | Nominated |
| 2015 | 8th Siam Dara Star Awards | Best Actress (TV) | Nang Chada | Won |
| 2015 | 8th Siam Dara Star Awards | Most Popular Female Star | — | Nominated |
| 2015 | 1st Maya Awards | Best Actress (Film) | The Scar | Nominated |
| 2015 | 1st Maya Awards | Best Actress (TV) | Nang Chada | Nominated |
| 2015 | 13th Seventeen Choice Awards | Seventeen Choice Actress | — | Won |
| 2015 | 10th OK! Awards | Female Hot Stuff | — | Nominated |
| 2016 | 5th Daradaily the Great Awards | Best Actress (Film) | Heart Attack | Nominated |
| 2016 | 7th Bioscope Awards | Best Performance of the Year | Heart Attack | Won |
| 2016 | 6th Thai Film Director Awards | Best Actress | Heart Attack | Won |
| 2016 | 13th Starpics Thai Films Awards | Best Actress | Heart Attack | Won |
| 2016 | 25th Thailand National Film Association Awards | Best Actress | Heart Attack | Won |
| 2016 | 13th Kom Chad Luek Awards | Best Actress (Film) | Heart Attack | Won |
| 2016 | 24th Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards | Best Actress | Heart Attack | Won |
| 2016 | 4th Mekkala Star Awards | Star Vote Good of the Year | — | Nominated |
| 2016 | 10th Kazz Awards | Superstar Award – Female | — | Won |
| 2016 | 10th Kazz Awards | Popular Vote – Female | — | Nominated |
| 2016 | 9th Nine Entertain Awards | Best Actress | Nang Chada, Heart Attack | Nominated |
| 2016 | 9th Nine Entertain Awards | Public Favorite | — | Nominated |
| 2016 | 1st Dara Inside Awards | Popular Actress | Nang Chada | Nominated |
| 2016 | 2nd Maya Awards | Best Actress (Film) | Heart Attack | Won |
| 2016 | 9th Siam Dara Stars Awards | Best Actress (Film) | Heart Attack | Nominated |
| 2016 | 9th Siam Dara Stars Awards | Most Popular Female Star | — | Nominated |
| 2016 | Men's Health | Stunning Lady of the Year | — | Won |
| 2017 | 6th Daradaily the Great Awards | Best Actress (Film) | Suddenly Twenty | Nominated |
| 2017 | 3rd Fever Awards | Best Actress (Film) | Suddenly Twenty | Won |
| 2017 | 5th Howe Awards | Howe Diva Award | — | Won |
| 2017 | 26th Thailand National Film Association Awards | Best Actress | Suddenly Twenty | Nominated |
| 2017 | 8th Bioscope Awards | Best Performance of the Year | Suddenly Twenty | Won |
| 2017 | 7th Mthai Top Talk Awards | Top-Talk About Actress | Plerng Naree | Nominated |
| 2017 | 11th OK! Awards | Female Hot Stuff | — | Nominated |
| 2017 | 14th Starpics Thai Films Awards | Best Actress | Suddenly Twenty | Nominated |
| 2017 | 25th Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards | Best Actress | Suddenly Twenty | Won |
| 2017 | 7th Thai Film Director Awards | Best Actress | Suddenly Twenty | Won |
| 2017 | 11th Kazz Awards | Superstar Award – Female | — | Won |
| 2017 | 11th Kazz Awards | Best Couple (with Pimchanok Luevisadpaibul) | — | Nominated |
| 2017 | 11th Kazz Awards | Popular Vote – Female | — | Nominated |
| 2017 | 10th Nine Entertain Awards | Best Actress | Plerng Naree, Suddenly Twenty | Nominated |
| 2017 | 14th Kom Chad Luek Awards | Best Actress (Film) | Suddenly Twenty | Won |
| 2017 | 14th Kom Chad Luek Awards | Popular Vote – Actress | Suddenly Twenty | Nominated |
| 2017 | 12th Asia Model Awards | Asia Special Award – Actress | — | Won |
| 2017 | 3rd Maya Awards | Charming Girl | — | Won |
| 2017 | 5th Ganesha Award | Best Actress | Plerng Naree | Won |
| 2017 | 2nd Dara Inside Awards | Popular Actress | Plerng Naree | Nominated |
| 2018 | LINE TV Awards | Best Viral Scene | Chai Mai Jing Ying Tae | Won |
| 2018 | LINE TV Awards | Best Couple (with Chantavit Dhanasevi) | Chai Mai Jing Ying Tae | Nominated |
| 2018 | Sanook! Top Vote of the Year | Dream Girl Award | — | Nominated |
| 2018 | 12th Kazz Awards | Superstar Award – Female | — | Nominated |
| 2018 | 31st Saraswati Royal Awards | Popular Female Actress | — | Nominated |
| 2018 | 4th Maya Awards | Charming Girl | — | Nominated |
| 2018 | 4th Maya Awards | Best Actress (TV) | Chai Mai Jing Ying Tae | Nominated |
| 2018 | 4th Maya Awards | Best Couple (with Chantavit Dhanasevi) | Chai Mai Jing Ying Tae | Nominated |
| 2018 | 3rd Dara Inside Awards | Popular Actress | Chai Mai Jing Ying Tae | Nominated |
| 2018 | 6th Thailand Headlines Person of the Year Awards | Culture and Entertainment – Actress | — | Won |
| 2018 | 12th OK! Awards | Female Hot Stuff | — | Nominated |
| 2019 | 33rd TV Gold Awards | Best Female Star Award | — | Nominated |
| 2019 | 13th Kazz Awards | Popular Vote | — | Nominated |
| 2019 | 8th Daradaily The Great Awards | Popular Vote – Female | — | Nominated |
| 2019 | 5th Maya Awards | Charming Girl | — | Nominated |
| 2019 | 5th Maya Awards | Best Actress (TV) | Nang Sao Mai Jam Kad Nam Sakul | Nominated |
| 2019 | 4th Dara Inside Awards | Popular Actress | Nang Sao Mai Jam Kad Nam Sakul | Nominated |
| 2019 | 1st Zoomdara Awards | Zoomdara of the Year | — | Nominated |
| 2019 | 1st Zoomdara Awards | Zoom Female Lead | My Ambulance | Nominated |
| 2020 | 3rd LINE TV Awards | Best Viral Scene | My Ambulance | Nominated |
| 2020 | 3rd LINE TV Awards | Best Kiss Scene (with Sunny Suwanmethanont) | My Ambulance | Nominated |
| 2020 | 14th Kazz Awards | Top Actress Award | My Ambulance | Nominated |
| 2020 | 11th Nataraj Awards | Best Actress | My Ambulance | Nominated |
| 2020 | 11th Nataraj Awards | Best Ensemble Cast | My Ambulance | Nominated |
| 2020 | 6th Maya Awards | Best Actress (TV) | My Ambulance | Nominated |
| 2020 | 6th Maya Awards | Charming Girl | | Nominated |
| 2021 | 7th Maya Awards | Popular Actress | | Nominated |
| 2021 | 7th Maya Awards | Charming Girl | | Nominated |
| 2021 | 3rd Zoomdara Awards | Zoom Actress | | Nominated |
| 2022 | Maya Entertain Awards | Charming Girl | | Nominated |
| 2022 | Maya Entertain Awards | Popular Vote of Maya | | Nominated |
| 2022 | Lifestyle Asia Award | Best Actress: Influencer's Choice | | Won |
| 2022 | 13th Nataraja Awards | Best Actress | Wanthong | Won |
| 2022 | 36th TV Gold Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress | Wanthong | Nominated |
| 2022 | 18th Komchadluek Awards | Best Actress in TV Drama | Wanthong | Won |
| 2023 | 11th Thailand Social Awards | Best Creator Performance on Social Media | | Nominated |
| 2023 | 36th Global Arts and Television Huading Awards | Best Global Teleplay Leading Actress | | Won |
| 2023 | 37th TV Gold Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress | You are My Heartbeat | Nominated |
| 2023 | 14th Nataraja Awards | Best Actress | You are My Heartbeat | Nominated |
| 2024 | 15th Nataraja Awards | Best Actress in a Long-Form Drama | Love Hurts | Nominated |
| 2024 | 15th Nataraja Awards | Best Actress in a Webseries | 6ixtynin9: The Series | Won |