Biography
Who is James Ma?
Early life and education
James Assarasakorn was born on July 3, 1993, in Bangkok, Thailand. His father is Thai Chinese and his mother is a Hong Kong Teochew. He has a younger sister. He initially attended NIST International School in Bangkok before his family moved to Hong Kong when he was eight years old. In Hong Kong, he studied at Quarry Bay School and later attended South Island School, advancing two years past his usual studying year group.
In late 2011, manager Supachai Srivijit discovered him, prompting his return to Thailand. Back in Bangkok, he studied at Harrow International School. He pursued higher education at Assumption University, where he earned a bachelor degree of Arts in Business English and a master degree of Business Administration in Tourism and Hospitality Management.
Acting career
James Ma made his acting debut in 2013 with a lead role in the period drama series Gentlemen of Jutathep. Specifically, he starred in the segment Khun Chai Ronapee, directed by Chatchai Plengpanich and paired with Chalida Vijitvongthong. This series celebrated the forty-third anniversary of ThaiTV3. Following this debut, he starred in the short film Thai Niyom: Prince Pom in 2014.
In 2015, he starred in the romance action drama The King's Servant, directed by Atthaporn Teemakorn and set during the era of Rama III. That same year, he acted in Just a Man, Not a Magician alongside Kimberley Anne Woltemas, which was a remake of a 2001 production. Later in 2015, he made his movie debut in the sci-fi romance film Microlove, starring alongside South Korean actress Hahm Eun-jung.
Golf background and personal life
Before pursuing a career as an actor, James Ma seriously considered becoming a professional golfer. While attending school in Hong Kong, he competed in the ISSFHK Golf Pairs Championship in November 2008. Paired with Nicholas Woolcott-Brown, he won a gold medal in the tournament and earned multiple other school awards.
In addition to his athletic background and acting work, James Ma has participated in concert events. He performed in the Give Me 5 Concert in 2014 alongside Mario Maurer, Sukollawat Kanarot, Nadech Kugimiya, and Phupoom Pongpanu. In 2023, he announced his relationship with actress Rinrada Kaewbuasai.
Birthday and age
James Ma was born on July 3, 1993, which makes James 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. James shares the date with 52 other famous people.
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