Discover the emerging Thai talent poised to take the global stage. From acting to fashion, these rising stars are making waves with their talent and charisma.
The T-Wave, a phenomenon characterized by the rising prominence of a new generation of Thai talent, has been gaining significant momentum both regionally and internationally in recent years. These emerging faces, armed with exceptional talent, undeniable charisma, and growing influence, are poised to make their mark on the global stage.
From emotionally captivating performances to bold appearances at world-renowned fashion weeks, here's a glimpse into the rising stars of Thailand who deserve a spot on your radar this year.\Emi, a Thai-Chinese actress, is anticipated to be one of Thailand's most talked-about it girls in 2026. She began her career with a role as Nana in the second season of the popular series Girl from Nowhere. Emi gained widespread recognition for her brilliant performance as Pam in Us: The Series, co-starring with fellow rising star Bonnie Pattaphan Borattasuwan. Last year, Emi captured attention with her debut appearance at Paris Fashion Week with Saint Laurent, showcasing a head-to-toe leather ensemble. Perth Tanapon Sukumpantanasan rose to fame through his role as Ae in the highly popular Thai drama Love By Chance (2018), captivating fans with his youthful charm and idol-like image. Following that success, he starred in several other Thai dramas and was active as a member of two idol groups, TEMPT and BOYFRIENDS, which are no longer active. In 2024, Perth starred in Perfect 10 Liners (2024), and a year later, appeared in Me And Thee (2025) alongside Santa Pongsapak Udompoch. This pairing subsequently became known as the popular couple “#PerthSanta.”\Engfa Waraha is a multi-talented star, excelling as an actress, singer, and former beauty queen. She first gained attention through The Voice Thailand in 2017 and was later crowned Miss Grand Thailand 2022 before transitioning to acting. Her popularity surged in 2023 following her role in the drama Show Me Love (2023) and her on-screen chemistry with Charlotte Austin. This success continued as Engfa starred in The Paradise of Thorns (2024) and subsequently won the Best Actress of the Year Award at the Thailand Box Office Awards 2025. Est Supha Sangaworawong is a rising Thai actor and a former competitive swimmer who won a bronze medal at the 31st Southeast Asian Games in 2021. He began his acting career with supporting roles in series such as Love By Chance 2: A Chance To Love (2020), Get Rich (2023), Beauty Newbie (2024), and High School Frenemy (2024). In 2024, Est secured his first leading role as Po in ThamePo: Heart That Skips a Beat (2024) alongside William Jakrapatr. Their pairing successfully formed a large fan group, “#WilliamEst,” solidifying his position as one of Thailand’s most promising stars to watch in 2026. Namtan isn't a stranger to the entertainment world; in fact, she has been active since 2013 as a co-host of the Thai variety show Strawberry Krubcake from 2013 to 2015. Namtan then continued the momentum with her acting debut as a supporting actress in U-Prince (2016). However, her career truly took off after starring in the film Friend Zone (2018). In 2025, Namtan's star power began to attract international attention when renowned brands like Prada and COS invited her to sit in the front row at Milan and New York Fashion Weeks
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