Sarocha Chankimha | |
Caption: | Chankimha in 2023 |
Native Name: | Thai: สโรชา จันทร์กิมฮะ |
Native Name Lang: | th |
Birth Name: | Sarocha Chankimha |
Birth Date: | 1998 8, df=yes |
Birth Place: | Bangkok, Thailand |
Other Names: | Freen |
Education: | Rangsit University |
Yearsactive: | 2020-present |
Agent: | Idol Factory (2022-present) |
Sarocha Chankimha (Thai: [[:th:สโรชา จันทร์กิมฮะ|สโรชา จันทร์กิมฮะ]]; born 8 August 1998), more commonly known by her nickname Freen (Thai: ฟรีน), is a Thai actress, model, and singer.[1]
Chankimha began her acting career with the drama series So Fit (2021) and Secret Crush on You (2022). She received greater recognition with her lead role in (2022) as Sam. Her film roles include Uranus 2324 (2024). Also plays a lead role in the period romance drama The Loyal Pin (2024).
Her prominent work alongside Becky Rebecca Patricia Armstrong, made them commonly known as "FreenBecky".
Chankimha was born on 8 August 1998 in Bangkok, Thailand, and is the only child in a Buddhist family. Her parents got divorced when she was still very young. During her teenage years, she worked multiple jobs to support her mother financially.
Chankimha attended High School at La Salle School Bangkok. For her post-secondary education, she graduated from the College of Communication Arts at Rangsit University, with a bachelor's degree in Public Relations and Corporate Communication.[2] She had a strong inclination towards a career in the corporate sector.[3] She was also awarded First Class Honours for her academic achievement.
In 2016, Chankimha competed in Miss Teen Thailand and was one of 15 finalists, receiving an award.[4] During the contest she was given the opportunity to be the host of Miss Teen Thai and Girl Daily program.[5]
After completing her graduate degree, she decided to pursue her career in the Thai entertainment industry so she started auditioning at various talent agencies and finally signed a contract with Idol Factory. Her first acting break was in the music video "Before Rain" by Thai recording artist The Toys. In 2020 she guest starred in the TV show Sosat Seoulsay.
She made her acting debut in the Thai drama industry in 2021 with the romantic-comedy drama So Fit as Bing, the female lead.[6]
In early 2022 she played a supporting role in Secret Crush on You.[7] [8] In the same year, Chankimha raised a high fan following for her character Sam in Thailand's first Girls' Love series Gap,[9] which surpassed 700 million views on YouTube.[10] Her performance gained her widespread fame internationally and multiple awards and her and her on-screen partner Rebecca Patricia Armstrong, became known as "FreenBecky".[11] [12] [13] She also sang several songs for Gap OST, including "Whisper".
In 2024 she signed with The Venture Management.[14] Chankimha participated in the 77th Cannes film festival in May 2024 and was one of the honorees in the "Women in Cinema" panel co-hosted by The Red Sea International Film Festival and Variety magazine.[15] She also starred in the romantic sci-fi film Uranus 2324, the romantic period drama The Loyal Pin, and the movie Rider.
scope=col | Year | scope=col | Title | scope=col | Role | scope=col class="unsortable" | Notes | scope=col class="unsortable" | |
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2024 | Uranus 2324 | Lin | Main role | [16] | |||||
Pau | Main role | ||||||||
TBA | TBA | Main role | [17] [18] |
Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
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2021 | So Fit | Bing | Main role | |
2022 | Secret Crush on You | Khongkwan | Supporting role | [19] |
Sam (Samanan Anantrakul) | Main role | [20] | ||
2023 | The Sign | Wansarat | Guest | |
2024 | Duangjai Taewaprom Porncheewan | Guest | ||
The Loyal Pin | Lady Pin (Pilanthita Kasidit) | Main role | [21] |
Year | Song title | Artist | Notes | |
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2017 | "Before Rain" (ก่อนฤดูฝน) | The Toys | [22] | |
2018 | "Goodbye" | Singto Numchok | [23] | |
2020 | นิสัยรวย | Nicky & Goyyog Ft. P-HOT | [24] | |
2022 | "Pink Theory" (ทฤษฎีรักนี้สีชมพู) | From Gap: The Series OST | [25] | |
2023 | "Marry Me" | From Gap: The Series OST | [26] | |
"Balloon" (ผิดที่ฉันกอดเธอไม่แน่นพอ) | Playground | [27] | ||
"No More Blues" | From Gap: The Series OST | [28] | ||
2024 | "Rain" (ติดฝน) - PiXXiE | Featuring with KnomJean | Cover with KnomJean | [29] |
"มองหน้ากันไม่ติด (Awkward)" | โอ๊ต ปราโมทย์ FEAT. MAIYARAP | [30] |
Year | Song title | Artist | Notes | |
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2022 | "ลูกอม" | Featuring with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Cover song (Original Song: ลูกอม - วัชราวลี WhatChaRaWaLee) | [31] |
"เอาปากกามาวง" | Featuring with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | Cover song English version (Original Song : เอาปากกามาวง - Bell Warisara) | [32] | |
"Pink Theory" (ทฤษฎีรักนี้สีชมพู) | Featuring with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | From Gap: The Series OST | [33] [34] | |
"คำสั่งจากหัวใจ" | Sarocha Chankimha | From Gap: The Series OST | [35] | |
"Whisper" | Sarocha Chankimha | From Gap: The Series OST | [36] | |
"Pink Theory" (ทฤษฎีรักนี้สีชมพู) (Bossa Ver) | Featuring with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | From Gap: The Series OST | [37] | |
2023 | "No More Blues" | Featuring with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | From Gap: The Series OST | [38] |
"Marry Me" | with Rebecca Patricia Armstrong | From Gap: The Series OST | [39] | |
2024 | ติดฝน (rain) | with KNOMJEAN (ขนมจีน) | Cover song (original song by PiXXiE) | [40] |
"GirlFreen" | Sarocha Chankimha | Audio and music video are yet to be released officially | [41] |
Year | Day/Month | Name | City | Country | Location | |
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2023 | 10 February | Gap : The Debutante | Bangkok | Thailand | Siam Pavalai Royal Grand Theatre | [42] [43] |
12 February | Gap : The Debutante | Manila | Philippines | SM North EDSA Sky Dome | [44] | |
26 March | FreenBecky FaBulous FanBoom | Bangkok | Thailand | Thunder Dome | [45] | |
09 April | FreenBecky FaBulous FanBoom | Macao | China | Broadway Theatre | [46] | |
21 April | FreenBecky FaBulous FanBoom | Cebu | Philippines | Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino | [47] | |
23 April | FreenBecky FaBulous FanBoom | Manila | Philippines | New Frontier Theater | [48] | |
24 April | FreenBecky Aromagicare Fan Sign Launch | Manila | Philippines | New Frontier Theater | [49] | |
04 July | FreenBecky Grand Fan Meeting by Aromagicare | Manila | Philippines | Araneta Coliseum / Big Dome | [50] | |
22 July | FreenBecky FaBulous FanBoom | Hong Kong | China | AsiaWorld Expo Runway 11 / Hall 11 | [51] | |
30 July | FreenBecky FaBulous FanBoom | Macao | China | Broadway Theatre | [52] | |
13 - 14 August | Sarocha Solo Stage Birthday Fan Meeting | Bangkok | Thailand | Indoor Stadium HuaMark | [53] | |
07 October | FreenBecky Fan Meeting | Chiba | Japan | Ichikawa City Cultural Hall | [54] | |
25 November | FreenBecky 1st Fan Meeting | Taipei | Taiwan | NTU Sports Center 1F | [55] | |
2024 | 12 January | FreenBecky 1st Fan Meeting | Capitol Singapore | Singapore | Capitol Theatre | [56] |
30 March | FreenBecky 1st Fan Meeting | Ben Thanh Theater | Vietnam | Ho Chi Minh City | [57] | |
27 April | FreenBecky 2024 Fan Meeting | Manila | Philippines | New Frontier Theatre | [58] [59] | |
6-7 July | Uranus2324 Fancon live in Bangkok | Bangkok | Thailand | MCC Hall lifestore The mall Ngamwongwan | [60] | |
28 July | The Loyal Pin Gala Premiere | Bangkok | Thailand | MCC Hall The Mall LifeStore Ngamwongwan | [61] | |
17 August | Sarocha Solo Stage Birthday Fan Meeting : The Freenairy Oracle | Bangkok | Thailand | Thunder Dome | [62] |
Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result | |
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2023 | TPOP STAGE | OST of the Week | "Pink Theory" | [63] | |
"Whisper" | |||||
Mellow POP TOP VIRAL CHART | Top Viral Idol Chart March 2023 | Gap: The Series | [64] [65] | ||
Kazz Awards 2023 | Saowaisai 2022 (3rd Place) | [66] | |||
Popular Female Teenage Award | [67] | ||||
Couple of the Year | |||||
Maya TV Awards | Song of the Year Award | "Pink Theory" | |||
Female Rising Star of the Year | [68] | ||||
Couple of the Year | [69] | ||||
Nine Entertain Awards | People's Choice | [70] | |||
SEC Awards 2023 (Brazil) | Favorite Couple in a Series | | [71] | ||
Best Asian Series | [72] | ||||
FEED Y Capital Awards 2023 | Most Popular Couple | [73] | |||
Popular Series | Gap: The Series | ||||
Howe Awards | The Best Couple Award | [74] | |||
Hottest Series | [75] | ||||
Thai Update Awards 2023 (Thailand) | The Most Favorite Young Female Star Group A | [76] | |||
Superstar Maya Awards 2023 | Superstar Maya Idol Female | [77] [78] | |||
Superstar Maya Idol Couple | [79] | ||||
Y Universe Awards 2023 | The Best Series OST | "Pink Theory" | [80] | ||
The Best Couple Awards 2023 | |||||
Y Iconic Star | |||||
BreakTudo Awards | Shipp de Ficção (Fictional Ship) | MonSam | [81] | ||
GQ Men of The Year 2023 (Thailand) | Nation's Trending Stars | [82] | |||
2024 | Sanook Top of the Year Awards 2023 | The Best Couple Award | [83] | ||
Female Rising Star | |||||
The Best Series of the Year | |||||
Japan Expo Thailand Award 2024 | Japan Expo Actors Award | [84] | |||
BIC Seven Awards 2024 (Brazil) | LGBTQ+ Spotlight | Gap: The Series | [85] | ||
11th Thailand Social Awards | Best Creator Performance on Social Media - Actor & Actress) | [86] | |||
Kazz Awards 2024 | Couple Of The Year | [87] | |||
Popular Vote | [88] | ||||
Women in Cinema | One of six honorees for the year 2024 | Hosted by Red Sea International Film Festival (RedSeaIFF) and Vanity Fair Europe in conjunction with the 77th Cannes Film Festival | [89] [90] | ||
20th Kom Chad Luek Awards | Best Couple of the Year | [91] | |||
Most Popular Actress | [92] | ||||
Nine Entertain Awards | Couple of the Year | [93] | |||
People's Choice | [94] | ||||