Jirayu Tangsrisuk | |
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จิรายุ ตั้งศรีสุข | |
.jpg) James Jirayu in December 2022 | |
| Born | Jirayuth Tangsrisuk (1993-09-19) September 19, 1993 Phichit, Thailand |
| Other names |
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| Education | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) |
| Alma mater | Rangsit University |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Agent | Channel 3 (2012–2025) |
| Notable work |
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| Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) |
| Spouse |
Benjamas Kittipitakkul
(m. 2024) |
| Children | 1 |
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Jirayu Tangsrisuk (Thai: จิรายุ ตั้งศรีสุข; born September 19, 1993), also known as James Jirayu or James Ji, is a Thai actor, singer, and model.[1] He is known for his roles in television dramas and films, including Suphapburut Juthathep (2013), Timeline (2014), The One in My Heart (2015), The Loyal Wife (2016), Fallen Angel (2017), Underneath the Same Sky (2018), Game of Affection (2018), Repercussion (2019), Mist of Love (2020), and Prophecy of Love (2020).
Early life
Jirayu Tangsrisuk was born in Phichit, Thailand. He is the youngest child of Sermchai Tangsrisuk and Shotika Tangsrisuk. His parents chose the nickname James after the fictional character James Bond. He attended high school at Phichit Phitthakhom School, where he was also a territorial defense student.[2] He studied Communication Arts at Rangsit University, in the field of radio and television broadcasting. Between 2013 and December 2017, Tangsrisuk transferred to the Business Administration program, majoring in Retail Business Management.[3]
Tangsrisuk learned how to dance and sing at a young age and played bass in a high school band. In 2011, he won a modeling contest held by the cosmetics brand Mistine and began his career as a model.[4][5]
In April 2012, Charnchalard Dhaweesap, owner of the entertainment agency Meta Talent Management, saw Tangsrisuk's photos on Facebook and scouted him. Although seven other agencies approached Tangsrisuk, he began his entertainment career under Dhaweesap's management.[6]
Career
Tangsrisuk made his television debut in the 2013 lakorn Khun Chai Puttipat. In September of that year, he made his film debut in First Love and soon became a highly paid actor.[7] In late 2015, he traveled to Vietnam to take a martial arts class at Johnny Tri Nguyen's Lien Phong Academy in preparation for the action-heavy drama Padiwaradda (The Loyal Wife).[8]
In 2017, Tangsrisuk ranked third on the list of highest-paid actors in Thailand,[9] and he ranked second in April 2018.[10] He also appeared in Krong Kam, which aired from February 26 to April 30, 2019. On March 26, 2021, he released his first extended play (EP), See More.[11]
Filmography
Television dramas
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2013 | Suphapburut Juthathep | Mom Ratchawong Phutthiphat Juthathep |
| Tong Neu Gao | Wanchaloem (Guest) | |
| Ruk Sutrit | Ittirit Patichat | |
| 2015 | Nueng Nai Suang | Anawat Patcharapojanat |
| 2016 | Padiwaradda | Saran Siwaweth |
| 2017 | Idol × Warrior Miracle Tunes! | Demon King |
| Buang Hong | Ramet Jirayuthanon | |
| 2018 | Nueng Dao Fa Diao | Khanthong / Khanthin / Phra Sri Satcha |
| Game Sanaeha | Lakkhanai Disathaporn | |
| 2019 | Krong Kam | Kamol Aswarungruangkit |
| 2020 | Mist of Love | Plerngfah Sikhanon / Uthayothin / Rawi |
| Payakorn Sorn Ruk | Theerut | |
| 2021 | Are We Alright? | Ai |
| 2022 | The Deadly Affair | Ohm Aphinon |
| 2023 | To the Moon and Back | Dr. Purim (Asa) |
| 2024 | Never Enough | Mana Phromdeetham |
| 2025 | My Sassy Wedding | Ek Itthirit |
| TBA | Salesman | TBA |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013 | First Love | Namnan | |
| 2014 | Timeline | Tan | Lead role |
| 2015 | Khun Thong Dang The Inspirations | Jon | Animation film; Voice only |
| 2017 | Home Away From Home | Backpacker | Japanese short film |
| 2021 | Om! Crush on Me | Ryosu | Lead role |
| 2025 | The Red Envelope | Himself | |
| Tharae The Exorcist[12] | Father Paolo |
References
- อินสตาแกรมส่วนตัวของผู้จัดการส่วนตัว ปิ๊ก – ฌานฉลาด ทวีทรัพย์. Instagram. Retrieved October 1, 2025.
- โล่ง! นานแล้ว เจมส์จิ เรียน รด. ไม่ต้องไปเกณฑ์ทหาร. thairath.co.th (in Thai). April 4, 2017. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
- เจมส์ จิรายุ ยิ้มหน้าบานรับปริญญา ม.รังสิต รุ่นพี่ดารายินดีเพียบ. Sanook (in Thai). December 17, 2017.
- กรี๊ดจอแตก 'เจมส์ จิรายุ'. posttoday.com (in Thai). May 25, 2013. Retrieved November 4, 2020.
- เรื่องลับๆ (ที่ไม่ลับ) ของ เจมส์ จิรายุ ตั้งศรีสุข. ch3thailand.com (in Thai). BECI Corporation. Archived from the original on April 27, 2021. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- เจมส์จิ ปัดทะเลาะ รับหมดสัญญา พี่ปิ๊ก ไม่ได้เป็นผู้จัดการแล้ว. Sanook (in Thai). December 15, 2017.
- "Are celebrity presenters worth it?". Bangkok Post. October 3, 2013. Archived from the original on September 21, 2021. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
- "'Hot boy' Thái Lan James Ji tập võ với Johnny Trí Nguyễn". video.kenh14.vn (in Vietnamese). January 5, 2015. Archived from the original on August 10, 2018. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
- "Thailand Top 10 Highest Paid Actor". Neko Meow Meow. June 14, 2017. Archived from the original on August 10, 2018. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
- Sukollawat, Weir (April 8, 2018). "Top 7 Highest Paid Actors". Thai Star News. Archived from the original on April 13, 2018.
- เจมส์ จิรายุ เตรียมปล่อย 5 เพลง โปรเจกต์ "See More" อัลบั้มแรกในชีวิต. thairath.co.th (in Thai). March 26, 2021. Retrieved March 27, 2021.
- Thyra, Karina (2025). "Movie Review: Tha Rae: The Exorcist – Faith, Folklore, and Family Drama in Taweewat Wantha's Chilling Thai Horror". Vocal.media. Vocal. Retrieved December 10, 2025.