Biography
Who is Araya A. Hargate?
Early life and heritage
Araya A. Hargate was born in Bangkok, Thailand. She is of English, Lao, and Thai descent. This mixed heritage makes her Eurasian or Luk khrueng. She pursued higher education at Rangsit University. Araya eventually graduated from that institution with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Rise to fame and acting career
She began her career in entertainment after winning the Miss Motor Show Contest beauty pageant in 1998. This victory helped her gain public attention almost immediately. That same year, at seventeen, she secured her first acting role. She appeared in a soap opera titled Pleng Prai, which was produced by Channel 7.
Over the following years, Araya became widely known throughout Thailand. Her most well-known professional achievement is her lead role in the series Doksom Sithong. This performance secured her reputation within the Thai television industry. She has also participated in various other television programs, including her work on the show 3 Zaaap.
Fashion and modeling work
Beyond her television acting, Araya works extensively as a model. She received the FHM Sexiest Actress in Thailand award multiple times between 2007 and 2010. Industry peers and the public often refer to her as a fashionista and a High Fashion Queen. Her style influence has led to significant international opportunities.
She has served as a brand ambassador for L'Oréal Paris. Araya is also a frequent guest at major international fashion weeks and the Cannes Film Festival. In another high-profile fashion role, she acted as a brand ambassador for the magazine L'Officiel Thailand during the Shanghai International Film Festival.
Personal life and family
Araya married Witsarut Rungsisingpipat on May 6, 2015. He is the heir to a business fortune, and they had been a couple for six years prior to their wedding. The couple welcomed twin sons into their family in 2017.
She gave birth to the twins, named Saifah Rangsisingpipat and Bhayu Rangsisingpipat, on September 6, 2017. The delivery took place at Bumrungrad Hospital in the afternoon. This added to her family, bringing her total number of children to two.
Birthday and age
Araya A. Hargate was born on June 28, 1981, which makes Araya 45 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Araya shares the date with 74 other famous people.
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