Nonthawan “Maeya” Chanvanathorn (Thai: นนธวรรณ ทองเหล็ง, RTGS: Nonthawan Thongleng; 27 April 1992) is a Thai actress, tv host, model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Thailand World 2014[2] and represented Thailand at Miss World 2014 placed top 11.[3] Nonthawan's selection as Miss Thailand World was unusual in that she had a darker complexion than most contestants. This sparked discussion regarding Thai society's perceptions of skin colour and beauty.[2][3][4] In August 2014, Maeya helped to raise awareness of the disease ALS by participating in the Ice Bucket Challenge.[5]
Education
After the pageant Nonthawan continued her studies at Stamford International University. She studied to obtain a Bachelor of Business Administration in Stamford's International Airlines Business Management course.[6] She received her graduation certificate from the Stamford program in January 2015.[7]
Appearances
Television
| Year | Television | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | KPN Junior Award 2004 | Contestants |
| 2005 | KPN Junior Award 2005 | Contestants |
| 2010 | Thai Supermodel 2010 | Contestants |
| 2011 | Miss Thailand World | Contestants |
| Miss Thailand World variety | Contestants | |
| 2012– 2013 | SabaideeTV | MC |
| 2014 | Miss Thailand World variety | Contestants |
| Miss Thailand World 2014 | Contestants | |
| morningnews | Invited guests | |
| WOODYTALKSHOW | Invited guests | |
| 3 Zap | Invited guests | |
| Kalamaretv | Invited guests | |
| The Family Gang | Invited guests | |
| Celebrities Sit cleared | Invited guests | |
| Association Mia Jang | Invited guests | |
| Star stage | Invited guests | |
| cuckolded | Invited guests | |
| 2015 | morningnews | Invited guests |
| Miss Thailand World 2015 | Invited guests | |
| 2016 | morningnews | Invited guests |
Dramas
| Year | Dramas | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Kor Pen Jaosao Suk Krung Hai Cheun Jai (ขอเป็นเจ้าสาวสักครั้งให้ชื่นใจ) |
models (guests) |
| 2016 | Sao Noi Loy Larn (สาวน้อยร้อยล้าน) |
Noi |
| 2017 | Sapai Kaa Fak | Rainy |
Single
| Year | Single | Dramas |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Oh did ent (ไม่อ้อร้อ) | [8] |
| Just call | [9] | |
| 2014 | Do not make me love you (อย่าทำให้รักได้ไหม) | Sai See Plerng[10] |
| Listen already feel really wrong (ฟังแล้วรู้สึกผิดจริงๆ) | [11] |
References
- ^ “เมญ่า” เตรียมวิวาห์แฟนหนุ่มสวิสกลางปีนี้ ย้ำชัดไม่ท้องก่อนแต่ง-ไม่ออกจากวงการ (คลิป)
- ^ a b Post Publishing PCL. "Maeya: Dark beauty". bangkokpost.com. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ a b The Phuket News Com (23 July 2014). "Dusky Southern Thai stunner breaks beauty norm". thephuketnews.com. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ Roongwitoo, Napamon; Pichitmarn, Parisa; Rithdee, Kong (27 June 2014). "The changing eye of the beholder". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ "Maeya Ice Bucket Challenge Miss Thailand World 2014". YouTube.
- ^ "Stamford International University Student Crowned Miss Thailand World 2014". laureate.net. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ "Miss Thailand Maeya Discusses "Achieving True Confidence For The International Stage" - Destination Thailand News". Destination Thailand News. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ ไม่อ้อร้อ - นนธวรรณ ทองเหล็ง. YouTube. 25 June 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ ขอแค่โทรมา - นนธวรรณ ทองเหล็ง. YouTube. 25 June 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ อย่าทำให้รักได้ไหม Ost.ทรายสีเพลิง - เมญ่า นนธวรรณ - Official MV. YouTube. 19 August 2014. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
- ^ YouTube. youtube.com. Retrieved 28 March 2015.
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