Metawin Opas-iamkajorn
Thai actor and singer, starred in '2gether'
An actor and singer from Thailand, rose to prominence through the role of Sarawat in the popular television series '2gether: The Series.' This series gained a substantial fanbase both domestically and internationally, contributing to a surge in followers and leading to further opportunities in entertainment. In addition to acting, ventured into music, releasing singles and participating in various music projects.
Starred as Sarawat in '2gether: The Series'
Released multiple music singles
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