Sonia Couling (also spelled Sonia Cooling, Sonya Couling or Sonya Cooling) (Thai: ซอนย่า คูลลิ่ง; June 18, 1974 in Bangkok, Thailand), nickname Pim (Thai: พิม; RTGS: Phim), is a Thai model, actress and television personality.[2][3][4][5] She has appeared in many Thai films and TV shows, been a VJ for MTV Asia, been a host for HBO Asia[6] and has produced and hosted Thailand's Next Top Model in 2005.[6] Couling has also acted in Hollywood and French productions. She is of English and Thai descent.
Sonia Couling
ซอนย่า คูลลิ่ง
Sonia Couling at The Face Men Thailand press conference in 2018
Couling started her modeling career in a Seven Up advertisement when she was 13.[2][5][6][7] While attending boarding school and university in the UK, she worked with Storm modeling agency in London.
Once back in Asia she settled into a supermodel role,[7] she has been the face of beauty products over Asia,[3] like L'Oreal Asia, Olay Asia, Nivea Visage, Eucerin, 1st Asian Ambassador for Rado watches, Clairol Worldwide and plenty more.
In 1999 Couling was voted Thailand's sexiest woman by FHM.[5] The UK magazine FHM chose her as number one sexiest woman in Thailand and second in Asia and 10 sexiest women in the world.[10] In 2016 she was chosen as the most beautiful Thai actress.[11][12]
In 2002 she won Best Actress in a Lead Role at the TV Gold Awards (Thai television awards) for her performance as Phitawan Satchamat in Thai TV series Maya [th] (2001).[13][14]
Couling, who is Thailand's number one international celebrity and has been involved in many Muay Thai projects, has been chosen to be the face of Muay Thai.[20][21]
Her in-depth experience with Muay Thai, includes having been an English announcer in Jao Muay Thai Fight at Siam Boxing Stadium on Thai TV3[22] for 3 years, hosted and MC'd The 2010 King's Cup and The 2010 Queen's Cup and plenty more. She, moreover, appeared on The Challenger Muay Thai (2011) on AXN as a ring announcer,[23] and hosted Muay Thai Premier League (2012) on FOX.[20][24]
Personal life
On 8 September 2007, Couling married Paul-Dominique Vacharasinthu, who is Thai-French.[25] They have a son, Pasha-Dominic Vacharasinthu (b. 21 October 2015).[26]
Couling flies single engine planes, reserve pilot for the Royal Thai Air Force[1] where she was a guest pilot on the F5 and F16 fighter planes.[6] She is also a horse rider[6] and female polo player.[3][27]
^ abTHE ORIGINAL THAI SUPERMODELS - Behind the Scenes & Interview - Harper's BAZAAR Thailand March 2014, vol. March 2014, Harper's BAZAAR Thailand, 16 March 2014, archived from the original on 19 December 2021
^ abcdMarengo Equestrian Shows by Sonia Couling 2017 on Paul Poole (South East Asia)
^Camy, Simone (22 October 2012). "Thai Supermodel, Sonia Couling at Crabtree & Evelyn Pavilion Launch - Lipstiq.com". www.lipstiq.com.
^ abcde(PDF). 2 Magazine. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 July 2018.
^ abcdefghFernandez, Nadine (21 October 2012). "Not Couling down; The gorgeous and talented Sonia Couling is still heating it up". The Star Malaysia Magazine.
^ abcde. The Nation. 3 March 2016. Archived from the original on 31 March 2016.
^ ab"ซอนย่า คูลลิ่ง Next Top Model". Positioning Mag. 5 November 2005.
^ ab. Expatriation en Thailande (in French). 29 April 2012. Archived from the original on 25 December 2017.
^"Les Amis de la Thaïlande". www.facebook.com (in French). 2 March 2017. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
^"Top 10 Most Beautiful Thai Actresses in 2017 - iKHMER". iKHMER. 9 March 2016.
^"จับตาตัวแม่! 7 นางแบบเด่นงานแสดง ควบสองบทบาทแซบสนั่นรันเวย์". Dara Daily. 18 August 2016.
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^"Thailand's Next Top "PROJECT"". positioningmag.com (in Thai). 19 May 2005. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
^Pajee, Parinyaporn (7 July 2015). "The Kingdom Strikes Back : Thailand plays a role as Cinemax's military-action series sets the stage for it's [sic] final season".
^Mahavongtrakul, Melalin (19 May 2018). "Second spotlight : Winner of The Face Thailand Season 4: All Stars reflects on her road to redemption and eventual victory". Bangkok Post.
^"หล่อเดือดกว่าเดิม The Face Men Thailand 2 เตรียมออนแอร์ตอนแรก 7 ตุลาคมนี้ ทางช่อง PPTV". THE STANDARD (in Thai). 25 September 2018.
^Mahavongtrakul, Melalin (9 June 2018). "What's trending and happening this week". Bangkok Post.
^ ab"Sonia Couling becomes the face of muaythai". 11 December 2010.
^"Sonia Couling supports and inspires Muaythai to go to Hollywood". Elite Boxing.
^Suksuk, Supatta (November 2003). "เมื่อลูกเกดพากย์ "ยกต่อยก" Boxing's Passion + Value". gotomanager.com (in Thai). Retrieved 20 August 2018.
^TheMPL (18 June 2011). "Ax Muay Thai / Kickboxing Forum - Mpl- Host Sonia Couling Celebrates Her Birthday Ju". Axkickboxing.com. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
^"Sonia Couling supports and inspires Muaythai to go to Hollywood". elite-boxing.com.
^"Corsican wedding". www.pressreader.com. Bangkok Post. 22 September 2007.
^Wedel, Jinda (28 July 2016). "Paul-Dominique: The Power of Connection". prestigeonline.com.
^Sagar, Chirag (9 April 2018). "First outdoor grass polo game to be played in Las Vegas". Destination Luxury.
^"Sonya Couling On Jessica Simpson's Reality Show". DIRTII Laundry. 16 March 2010. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
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Sonia Couling also spelled Sonia Cooling Sonya Couling or Sonya Cooling Thai sxnya khulling June 18 1974 in Bangkok Thailand nickname Pim Thai phim RTGS Phim is a Thai model actress and television personality 2 3 4 5 She has appeared in many Thai films and TV shows been a VJ for MTV Asia been a host for HBO Asia 6 and has produced and hosted Thailand s Next Top Model in 2005 6 Couling has also acted in Hollywood and French productions She is of English and Thai descent Sonia Coulingsxnya khullingSonia Couling at The Face Men Thailand press conference in 2018Born 1974 06 18 June 18 1974 age 48 Bangkok ThailandOther namesPim phim Sonia Couling VacharasinthuEducationBachelor of International Business European Business School London EBS London 1 OccupationsActressmodelVJpolo riderpilotMCproducerYears active1989 presentKnown forMaya 2001 Thailand s Next Top Model 2005 The Mark 2012 2013 The Face Thailand 2018 Height1 70 m 5 ft 7 in 1 SpousePaul Dominique Vacharasinthu m 2007 wbr Children1 Contents 1 Biography 1 1 Early life 1 2 Career 1 3 The face of Muay Thai 1 4 Personal life 2 Filmography 3 Television 3 1 TV series 3 2 TV Program 3 3 Production 4 Endorsements 5 Awards 6 References 7 External linksBiography EditEarly life Edit Couling is Eurasian or Luk khrueng with an English father and a Thai mother 5 7 fluent in Thai English and French 3 She also speaks German and Italian She attended St Michael s all girls boarding school in Surrey England and studied German literature at University College London She graduated from European Business School London EBS London with Bachelor of International Business in 1998 1 5 8 7 9 Career Edit Couling started her modeling career in a Seven Up advertisement when she was 13 2 5 6 7 While attending boarding school and university in the UK she worked with Storm modeling agency in London Once back in Asia she settled into a supermodel role 7 she has been the face of beauty products over Asia 3 like L Oreal Asia Olay Asia Nivea Visage Eucerin 1st Asian Ambassador for Rado watches Clairol Worldwide and plenty more In 1998 Couling became VJ for MTV Asia based in Singapore She was the first Thai woman to 7 8 9 In 1999 Couling was voted Thailand s sexiest woman by FHM 5 The UK magazine FHM chose her as number one sexiest woman in Thailand and second in Asia and 10 sexiest women in the world 10 In 2016 she was chosen as the most beautiful Thai actress 11 12 In 2002 she won Best Actress in a Lead Role at the TV Gold Awards Thai television awards for her performance as Phitawan Satchamat in Thai TV series Maya th 2001 13 14 Couling also works behind the cameras producing TV show Thailand s Next Top Model 2005 6 15 and internationally as the executive producer on A Stranger in Paradise 2013 6 In addition Couling has starred in international films and TV series including The Mark The Mark Redemption and Strike Back Legacy 6 16 In 2018 she appeared on The Face Thailand season 4 All Stars 17 and The Face Men Thailand season 2 18 as a mentor and The Next Boy Girl Band Thailand as a producer 19 The face of Muay Thai Edit Couling who is Thailand s number one international celebrity and has been involved in many Muay Thai projects has been chosen to be the face of Muay Thai 20 21 Her in depth experience with Muay Thai includes having been an English announcer in Jao Muay Thai Fight at Siam Boxing Stadium on Thai TV3 22 for 3 years hosted and MC d The 2010 King s Cup and The 2010 Queen s Cup and plenty more She moreover appeared on The Challenger Muay Thai 2011 on AXN as a ring announcer 23 and hosted Muay Thai Premier League 2012 on FOX 20 24 Personal life Edit On 8 September 2007 Couling married Paul Dominique Vacharasinthu who is Thai French 25 They have a son Pasha Dominic Vacharasinthu b 21 October 2015 26 Couling flies single engine planes reserve pilot for the Royal Thai Air Force 1 where she was a guest pilot on the F5 and F16 fighter planes 6 She is also a horse rider 6 and female polo player 3 27 Filmography EditFilmsYear Title Role Studio Notes Notes 2 With1997 Destiny Upside Down Chik Five Star Production Lead Role Thailand Jesdaporn Pholdee Shahkrit Yamnam2003 Final Combat Butterfly Lead Role Hollywood Tonny White2007 History Lead Role Thailand Prinya Intachai2011 Largo Winch II The Burma Conspiracy Wang Pan Europeenne Guest Role France Belgium Germany 2012 An Ordinary Love Story Winnie Magical Love Lead Role Thailand Billy OganBlood and High Heels Rose Red Dotkom Media Lead Role Hungary Ivan KamarasThe Mark Dao Pure Flix Entertainment Lead Role Hollywood Craig Sheffer2013 The Mark Redemption Dao Pure Flix Entertainment Lead Role Hollywood Craig ShefferA Stranger in Paradise Chris Cinema Management Group Supporting Role Hollywood 2014 Glory Days Tammy Radical Entertainment Guest Role Hollywood 2019 Paradise Beach Aom 7e Apache Film Supporting Role France Tewfik JallabGeneral Commander Sonia Dekker Saradan Media Main Cast Hollywood Steven SeagalTBA Al B and the Concrete Jungle Jayla One Ocean Productions Supporting Role Hollywood Alejandro SantoniTelevision EditTV series Edit TelevisionYear Title Role Network Notes With1994 Sonthana Prasa Chon Duaenden Channel 5 Thailand Lead Role Sanya Khunakon1995 Chaopo Champen Natcha Channel 5 Thailand Lead Role Jetrin Wattanasin1996 Yiam Wiman Waeophloy Channel 3 Thailand Lead Role Johnny Anfone1997 Tawan Yo Saeng Tawan Yosaeng Dechabodin Channel 3 Thailand Lead Role Sarunyoo WongkrachangLueatrak Lueatritsaya Channel 3 Thailand Lead Role Kanchai Kamnoetploy1998 Khwamrak Kap Ngoentra Love and Money Irin Channel 3 Thailand Lead Role Billy Ogan1999 Phreng Ngao Miriam Muk Channel 3 Thailand Lead Role Thanakorn Poshyananda2001 Maya Phitawan Satchamat Channel 7 Thailand Lead Role Thiraphat Satchakun2002 Nang Miao Yom Si Girl Channel 3 Thailand Guest Role Aphinan PraseritwatnakunChaochai Huajai Ken Roi Princess Minya Channel 7 Thailand Guest Role Patiparn Patavekarn2003 Phayakrai 6 Phandin Asian King Pinpak Channel 3 Thailand Lead Role Dom Hetrakul2009 Susan Phutesuan Golden Lotus Mataenai Nithithepin Channel 3 Thailand Main Cast Chatchai PlengpanichSood Sanae Ha Sophita Ta Jarukorn Channel 3 Thailand Main Cast Willy McIntosh2010 Fai Amata Be A Better Man Kelly Yao Channel 9 Thailand Lead Role Shahkrit Yamnam2012 Nuer Mek 2 Police Major Rawi Ingkhaphat Channel 3 Thailand Supporting Role Chatchai Plengpanich2015 Ugly Betty Thailand Alisa Alice Phalakon Thairath TV Thailand Main Cast Phoeng Dao Rada Sasirada PPTV Thailand Lead Role Thana IamniyomStrike Back Legacy Lawan Sky One UK Cinemax US Supporting Role 2018 My Hero Matuphoom Haeng Huachai Madam Maytu A Channel 3 Thailand Main Cast Shahkrit YamnamTV Program Edit TelevisionYear Title Role Network1998 2000 MTV Asia VJ MTV Asia1998 Zoom herself as host Channel 5 Thailand2000 Asian Television Awards herself as host2002 2005 Jao Muay Thai Fight herself as Announcer Thai TV 3 Thailand2005 Thailand s Next Top Model Presenter amp Headjudge Thai TV 3 Thailand2005 Miss Universe 2005 Costume Events herself as host NBC Telemundo Channel 72007 Asian Television Awards herself as host20 HBO Central herself as host HBO Asia2010 The Price of Beauty 28 Beauty Ambassador VH1 United StatesThe One herself as host Channel 9 Thailand2011 Miss Earth 2011 herself as host ABS CBN PhilippinesThe Challenger Muay Thai herself as Ring Announcer AXN United States2012 Muay Thai Premier League herself as host FOX FOX sport2013 Miss Grand International 2013 herself as host Channel 7 Thailand2014 Miss Grand International 2014 herself as host Channel 7 Thailand2017 The Face Thailand season 3 herself as guest mentor Channel 3 ThailandBeauty Battle Thailand herself as host One 31 Thailand2018 The Face Thailand season 4 All Stars herself as mentor Channel 3 ThailandThe Next Boy Girl Band Thailand herself as producer Channel 7 ThailandThe Face Men Thailand season 2 herself as mentor PPTV ThailandProduction Edit Thailand s Next Top Model as Executive producer A Stranger in Paradise as Executive producerEndorsements EditSeven Up 1989 Thailand debut Coffeemate 1992 Thailand Kotex Soft Dry 1995 Thailand Nissin Cup Noodle 1996 Thailand Spy Drinks 1999 Thailand Honda City Type Z 2002 Thailand Sony Vega TV 2005 Thailand Ricoh Printers 2005 Thailand AIS GSM 2006 Thailand Olay Total Effects 2007 Thailand Ocean 1 Tower 2008 Thailand Eucerin 2012 Thailand Sunsilk Thailand Nivea Thailand Doritos 3D Thailand Kodak Film Thailand Christian Dior J adore L or 2018 Thailand 29 Clairol Shampoo Worldwide Olay Total Effects Asia L Oreal Asia Rado Watches Asia Nikon Cameras Asia Secrets Deodorant Thailand amp Philippines Smart Telecom Philippines Singapore Telecom Singapore Haagan Dazs Singapore Eucerin 2017 Malaysia Awards EditAwards Year Award Category Nominated Work Result1996 TV Gold Awards Best Actress in a Lead Role Yiam Wiman Nominated2002 TV Gold Awards Best Actress in a Lead Role Maya WonReferences Edit a b c d Sonia Couling Actor Thailand Mandy com a b THE ORIGINAL THAI SUPERMODELS Behind the Scenes amp Interview Harper s BAZAAR Thailand March 2014 vol March 2014 Harper s BAZAAR Thailand 16 March 2014 archived from the original on 19 December 2021 a b c d Marengo Equestrian Shows by Sonia Couling 2017 on Paul Poole South East Asia Camy Simone 22 October 2012 Thai Supermodel Sonia Couling at Crabtree amp Evelyn Pavilion Launch Lipstiq com www lipstiq com a b c d e Playing it Cool Sonia Couling on cheating boy friends posing nude and staying out late PDF 2 Magazine Archived from the original PDF on 7 July 2018 a b c d e f g h Fernandez Nadine 21 October 2012 Not Couling down The gorgeous and talented Sonia Couling is still heating it up The Star Malaysia Magazine a b c d e 40 Most internationally acclaimed Thais Sonia Couling The Nation 3 March 2016 Archived from the original on 31 March 2016 a b sxnya khulling Next Top Model Positioning Mag 5 November 2005 a b Sonia Couling Mannequin multi talentueuse et star de MTV Expatriation en Thailande in French 29 April 2012 Archived from the original on 25 December 2017 Sonia Couling IMDb Les Amis de la Thailande www facebook com in French 2 March 2017 Retrieved 20 August 2018 Top 10 Most Beautiful Thai Actresses in 2017 iKHMER iKHMER 9 March 2016 cbtatwaem 7 nangaebbednnganaesdng khwbsxngbthbathaesbsnnrnewy Dara Daily 18 August 2016 prawtisxnya khulling khxmullasudkhxngsxnya khulling www thairath co th in Thai Thairath Thailand s Next Top PROJECT positioningmag com in Thai 19 May 2005 Retrieved 20 August 2018 Pajee Parinyaporn 7 July 2015 The Kingdom Strikes Back Thailand plays a role as Cinemax s military action series sets the stage for it s sic final season Mahavongtrakul Melalin 19 May 2018 Second spotlight Winner of The Face Thailand Season 4 All Stars reflects on her road to redemption and eventual victory Bangkok Post hlxeduxdkwaedim The Face Men Thailand 2 etriymxxnaexrtxnaerk 7 tulakhmni thangchxng PPTV THE STANDARD in Thai 25 September 2018 Mahavongtrakul Melalin 9 June 2018 What s trending and happening this week Bangkok Post a b Sonia Couling becomes the face of muaythai 11 December 2010 Sonia Couling supports and inspires Muaythai to go to Hollywood Elite Boxing Suksuk Supatta November 2003 emuxlukekdphaky yktxyk Boxing s Passion Value gotomanager com in Thai Retrieved 20 August 2018 TheMPL 18 June 2011 Ax Muay Thai Kickboxing Forum Mpl Host Sonia Couling Celebrates Her Birthday Ju Axkickboxing com Retrieved 20 August 2018 Sonia Couling supports and inspires Muaythai to go to Hollywood elite boxing com Corsican wedding www pressreader com Bangkok Post 22 September 2007 Wedel Jinda 28 July 2016 Paul Dominique The Power of Connection prestigeonline com Sagar Chirag 9 April 2018 First outdoor grass polo game to be played in Las Vegas Destination Luxury Sonya Couling On Jessica Simpson s Reality Show DIRTII Laundry 16 March 2010 Retrieved 20 August 2018 Celebrates J adore By Christian DiorExternal links EditSonia Pim Couling on Instagram Sonia Couling at IMDb Sonia Couling at Rotten Tomatoes Sonia Couling at AllMovie Sonia Couling at AlloCine in French Sonia Couling on Doramatv ru Sonia Couling on Kinopoisk ru Sonia Couling on Port hu Sonia Couling on Cinemagia ro Sonia Couling on Daum Siam Zone Star Gallery Sonia Couling Sonia Couling on World s Most Beautiful Face Fashion Model Directory Sonia Couling Sonia couling on Eurasian Blog Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Sonia Couling amp oldid 1108884263, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
