Putthipong Assaratanakul—popularly known as Billkin—is presently making waves after his appearance on How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies. Domestically premiered in Thailand last April, the drama film is gaining widespread acclaim after its release on Netflix last September 12. Billkin, in particular, is being heavily applauded for his moving performance as the dutiful grandson M.
For casual viewers around the globe, the movie served as an introduction to Billkin and his acting prowess. However, the 24-year-old has already been working on his craft since 2016 and has dabbled in several other professions along the way. To get to know him better, scroll through the facts we listed below.
10 Things to Know About Thai Actor Billkin
1. Billkin is a Libra
Billkin was born and raised in Bangkok, Thailand on October 8, 1999. He got his nickname after his four-year-old sibling called him such, and it's stuck ever since.
2. Billkin debuted in 2019 alongside fellow actor PP Krit
Billkin began his on-screen career with Nadao Bangkok in 2016. He rose to prominence with his role as Dr. Tao in the 2019 medical drama My Ambulance, where he was paired up with PP Krit Amnuaydechkorn. The two have remained close since, collaborating on different projects and starting their respective entertainment companies.
3. Billkin and PP starred in the hit boys' love series "I Told Sunset About You"
The "BillkinPP" tandem fully set sail after they starred in the coming-of-age series I Told Sunset About You. In the midst of the boys' love wave in 2020, the pair portrayed Teh and Oh-aew, childhood chums who navigate the struggles of growing up. Both Billkin and PP gained further attention after the follow-up season I Promised You the Moon premiered a year later.
4. "How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies" was Billkin's feature film debut
Three years after I Promised You the Moon, Billkin made his big screen debut with How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies. In an interview, he admitted that he actually prefers shooting a full-length film over a series since it taught him how to extract his emotions at a quicker pace. He reveals that the two-hour film only took a month to film, more or less.
5. Billkin is also a talented singer
Since debuting, Billkin has branched out to music, offering his vocals to the original soundtracks of the titles he stars in. He's no stranger to packed stadiums, as he's held tours and fan meetings around Asia to perform his discography. Check out his songs here.
6. Billkin has a collaboration with Filipino artist Zack Tabudlo
Speaking of music, the Thai star has actually released a song with Filipino talent in the past. In 2022, he was a featured artist on OPM singer and Preview Creative 25 2022 honoree Zack Tabudlo's "Give Me Your Forever." On the track, the two blend their voices to express a passionate yearning for someone they love.
7. Billkin is currently taking a master's in entrepreneurship in the UK
Last November 2023, Billkin earned a degree in business administration from Thammasat University. In Thailand, it's not unusual for artists to meet with their fans on their graduation day, which Billkin did.
Fast forward to just this September, Billkin put his career on hold as he geared himself towards a master's degree in entrepreneurship in the United Kingdom. The course is said to take about eight months, so fans will have to wait until mid-2025 until he comes back on the scene.
8. Billkin has numerous businesses under his belt
Coming from a business-savvy Thai-Chinese family, Billkin has launched a couple of brands under his belt. First and foremost is his namesake entertainment agency, which he opened after parting ways with Nadao Bangkok. Following such are wellness and F&B brands such as Wital, Caremate, Reroute, and Yole.
9. Billkin is a Gucci ambassador
On the sartorial side of things, Billkin is one of the handpicked Thai personalities as a Gucci ambassador. After being a consistent attendee at shows, he was officially inducted as a "friend of the house" last June 2024.
Upon his appointment, he was quoted saying, "I have grown to deeply appreciate [Gucci's] rich, impressive heritage. The brand’s core values lie not only in its bold visionary stance but also in its commitment to brand innovation."
10. You can follow Billkin on Instagram
Stay updated on what Billkin has in store by following him on Instagram here.
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