Who is Apo, the handsome bartender in KinnPorsche: The Series? He was a model before acting in the hit Thai Boys’ Love drama – now he’s a Dior darling and has his own clothing line inspired by his dad
While this was not Apo’s first acting project, the popularity of the series really catapulted him to stardom, from the small screen straight to sold-out concerts, luxury brand ads and Dior fashion shows.
Here’s what we know about the 29-year-old Thai actor …
Apo is private about his life
He also practices Buddhism. In 2019, he even reportedly ordained as a monk for a month in Somphanas Temple, Thailand.
He took a two year hiatus from acting because he didn’t like his management
Apo initially worked as a model before making his acting debut in 2015 after signing with Thai TV Network Channel 3. He starred in the hit Thai TV series Sud Kaen Saen Rak and went on to appear in several other long-running projects until 2018.
Despite having gained popularity for his roles and boyish charm, when his contract with Channel 3 ended, Apo decided to take a break from the industry. “There are certain rules that you have to adhere to off screen,” he said in an interview with Harper’s Bazaar. “That is just not who I am, and I didn’t want someone else controlling my life.”
Like his character Porsche, Apo used to work as a bartender
After deciding to take a break from acting, Apo headed for the US in 2019 at the age of 25, seeking for new job opportunities and personal growth. He worked various jobs as a waiter, even bartending, which came in handy for his role in KinnPorsche.
While he picked up a handful of skills working odd jobs, Apo quickly realised he missed acting. According to Harper’s Bazaar, six months into his life in the US, Covid-19 forced him to return to Thailand. The actor decided to change his management and he was eventually casted in KinnPorsche.
He has an artistic side
The actor has several posts on his Instagram where he is seen appreciating art and visiting galleries.
He also has a penchant for photography with a separate, lesser known Instagram account @apovision dedicated to his hobby. His photographs show an array of subjects, usually a city skyline or profiles of his friends – and sometimes works of art that he came across.
He’s a Dior darling
Dior returned his love for the brand by inviting him to its autumn 2023 womenswear show in Paris. Vogue HK reported that Apo also made an appearance at the autumn 2023 Dior show in Mumbai, India, with his KinnPorsche co-star Mile Phakphum.
He has his own clothing line
The tagline for Apo’s clothing brand Traisit.1962 is “from papa’s hidden closet”, as it was inspired by his father’s sense of style. The preppy streetwear aesthetic permeates the brand and Apo himself occasionally models for the company too.
- Nattawin Wattanagitiphat, or Apo, is a Thai actor-model who shot to stardom after starring in the hit series KinnPorsche: The Series, a Boys’ Love drama
- Apo also made an appearance at the autumn 2023 Dior show in Mumbai with his KinnPorsche co-star Mile Phakphum, and he has his own fashion line too: Traisit.1962, inspired by his father