Davika Hoorne

Davika Hoorne, known as Mai, is a Thai actress, model and singer, who made her acting debut in 2010 - Ngao Kammathep series as a lead. She rose to fame with a film: Heart Attack aka "Freelance" opposite Sunny Suwanmethanon. Her other notable works are Suddenly 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 at the "Bangkok Critics Assembly Awards", Best Actress for two consecutive years at the "Thai Film Director Awards" and Best Actress at the 25th "Subannahongsa Awards" for her movie “Freelance". In 2023, she has won Best Global Teleplay Leading Actress in "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 nicknamed her "Mai" after singer Mai Charoenpura. Her parents divorced when she was 10 years old, and then was raised by her mother and aunt.
In 2014, Davika bought a house, post 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 and is currently completing a bachelor's degree in Communication Arts at Rangsit University's International Programme.
Career
In 2010, Davika started as a model before making her acting debut as 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
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 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.
On November September 2022, L’Officiel Malaysia celebrates its 7th anniversary with a “Shapeshifter” theme, starring Thai actress Davika Hoorne on the cover stunningly attired in Gucci. 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 and denim jacket in Seoul, Korea.
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 dissuading consumers to never buy, use or accept ivory as a gift, and endorses message: “Ivory is beautiful only on elephants”.
Personal image
Davika with more than 17.8M followers in Instagram, is most followed female artist within the Thailand industry. Since 2018, Davika has a relationship with Chantavit Dhanasevi. She has her official YouTube Davikah Channel where she uploads all her music videos and live sessions. She's among the "Top 3: Most Powerful Actress as Brand Ambassador" in Thailand". She features regularly as "Most Stunning Thai Actress" and in "Top Thai Celebrity in the Fashion World".
Filmography
Film
Variety shows
Television series
Discography
Official Covers and Live Sessions
Singing journals
Music video appearances
Awards and nominations
References
External links
Living people
Davika Hoorne
Davika Hoorne
Davika Hoorne
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Davika Hoorne
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1992 births