Pornsak Prajakwit
| Pornsak | |
|---|---|
| Native name | พรศักดิ์ ประจักษ์วิทย์ |
| Born | Pornsak Prajakwit January 14, 1982 Sathorn, Bangkok, Thailand |
| Residence | Singapore |
| Alma mater | Monash University |
| Occupation | Media personality |
| Years active | 2004-present |
| Agent | Left Profile |
Pornsak Prajakwit, better known as Pornsak, is a Thai media personality and one of the most popular TV hosts in Singapore. Being effectively trilingual (English, Mandarin & Thai), he is often seen on MediaCorp TV Channel 8, MediaCorp TV Channel 5 and MediaCorp TV Channel U. He is currently managed by Left Profile.
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Early life and education
Pornsak was born 1982 in Sathorn, Bangkok, Thailand to a Chinese-born father and a Thai mother. Pornsak lost his mother to cancer when he was only five years old. Shortly afterwards, his father sent him to Singapore where he studied at South View Primary School and Clementi Town Secondary School. During his early years, he reportedly suffered from a language impediment.[1] In 2004, Pornsak graduated with Bachelor of Business Management from Singapore Management University.[2] Later, Pornsak also attended Monash University, where he read for a master's in Early Childhood Education.[1] In June 2015, he obtained his bachelor's degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine.
Career
After graduating from Singapore Management University (SMU), Pornsak won a competition organised by SPH radio, UFM 1003. In 2005, he joined as a full-time radio deejay. He began diversifying into the entertainment scene in 2007 as a television host,[3] after being headhunted by MediaCorp at the opening of the Li Ka Shing Library. The guest of honour for the event was Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew.
Pornsak has proved to be capable of hosting many different genres of shows.[1] In 2007, he won the title of Best Newcomer at the Star Awards.[2] Subsequently, he was named "Top 10 Most Popular Artiste" and also clinched the most kelong "Rocket Award".
Pornsak is also a successful entrepreneur. He co-owns PORN'S sexy.thai.food, a Thai restaurant chain.[1] The name of the business raised many eyebrows; in Thai, porn stands for happiness.[4] Pornsak also founded an early childhood education - Fun. Learn. Share Chinese Lab.
An avid learner, Pornsak obtained the bachelor's degree in TCM from Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine in June 2015.[1] Prior to this, he read for a master's in Education at Monash University.
Filmography
Drama series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Carlsberg Telemovie Showcase 皇帽瑞狮喜迎虎电视电影系列 |
Li Jinshi 李金狮 |
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Variety show
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The Mission | 创业无敌手 | Channel 8 | Host |
| 2008 | Dialect Delights | 阿公阿嬷好介绍 | Channel 8 | Host |
| 2009 | Go Live! | 综艺GO LIVE! | Channel 8 | Host |
| Sizzling Woks | 煮炒来咯！ | Channel 8 | Host | |
| 2010 | Food Source | 食在好源头 | Channel 8 | Host |
| Sizzling Woks 2 | 煮炒来咯！2 | Channel 8 | Host | |
| 2011 | Food Source 2 | 食在好源头 2 | Channel 8 | Host |
| Rail Thrill | 铁路次文化 | Channel 8 | Host | |
| 2012 | Bliss Seeker | 另一片天空 | Channel 8 | Host |
| Food Source 3 | 食在好源头3 | Channel 8 | Host | |
| Smart@Work | 上班不留白 | Channel U | Host | |
| 2013 | Good Man Good Food | 好男人好料理 | Channel 8 | Host |
| Campus Superstar 2013 | 校园Superstar 2013 | Channel U | Host | |
| The Joy Truck | 快乐速递 | Channel 8 | Host | |
| My Star Guide 8 | 我的导游是明星8 - 食在好玩！ | Channel 8 | Host Germany, Belgium & Netherlands episodes |
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| Smart@Work 2 | 上班不留白2 | Channel U | Host | |
| Say It! | 好好说 慢慢讲 | Channel 8 | Host | |
| Food Source 4 | 食在好源头4 | Channel 8 | Host | |
| Secrets In The Hood | 邻秘密 | Channel U | Host | |
| Shop Stories | 有故事的店铺 | Channel U | Host | |
| 2014 | Eat & Be Merry | 饮食达人 | Channel 8 | Host |
| The Joy Truck 2 | 快乐速递2 | Channel 8 | Host | |
| Say It! Season 2 | 好好说 慢慢讲2 | Channel 8 | Host | |
| Investigators@Work | 职场搜搜Show | Channel 8 | Host | |
| Smart@Work 3 | 上班不留白3 | Channel U | Host | |
| 2015 | Hey Chef! | 大厨你在家吗?! | Channel 8 | Host |
| Ge Tai Challenge[5] | 歌台星力量 | Channel 8 | Host | |
| The Joy Truck 3 | 快乐速递3 | Channel 8 | Host | |
| Leave It All to Me | 今天我代班 | Channel 8 | Host | |
| 2016 | Chef On Wheels | 名厨驾到 | Channel 8 | Host |
| Life Hacks | 没那么简单 | Channel 8 | Host | |
| My Star Guide 11 | 我的导游是明星11 | Channel 8 | Host (Czech Republic, Hungary & Austria episodes) |
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| Star Awards 2016 | 红星大奖2016 | Channel 8 | Host |
Accolades
| Year | Award | Nominated Work Title | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Star Awards 2007, Best Newcomer | N/A | Won |
| 2009 | Star Awards 2009, Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | N/A | Won |
| 2010 | Star Awards 2010, Best Info-Ed Programme Show Host | Stars for a Cause 明星志工队 | Nominated |
| 2010 | Star Awards 2010, Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | N/A | Nominated |
| 2011 | Star Awards 2011, Best Variety Show Host | Food Source 食在好源头 | Nominated |
| 2011 | Star Awards 2011, Rocket Award | N/A | Won |
| 2011 | Star Awards 2011, Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | N/A | Won |
| 2012 | Star Awards 2012, Best Variety Show Host | Food Source 食在好源头 | Nominated |
| 2012 | Star Awards 2012, Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | N/A | Nominated |
| 2013 | Star Awards 2013, Best Variety Show Host | Food Source 食在好源头 | Nominated |
| 2013 | Star Awards 2013, Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | N/A | Won |
| 2014 | Star Awards 2014, Best Variety Show Host | The Joy Truck 快乐速递 | Nominated |
| 2014 | Star Awards 2014, Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | N/A | Won |
| 2015 | Star Awards 2015, Best Variety Show Host | The Joy Truck 快乐速递 | Won |
| 2015 | Star Awards 2015, Best Info-Ed Programme Show Host | Shop Stories 有故事的店 | Nominated |
| 2015 | Star Awards 2015, Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | N/A | Won |
| 2016 | Star Awards 2016, Best Programme Host | Ge Tai Challenge 歌台星力量 | Nominated |
| 2016 | Star Awards 2016, Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes | N/A | Nominated |
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