Metawin Opas-iamkajorn

Actor

Birthday February 21, 1999

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Bangkok, Thailand

Age 25 years old

Nationality Thailand

Height 185 cm

#14428 Most Popular

1999

Metawin Opas-iamkajorn (เมธวิน โอภาสเอี่ยมขจร; born 21 February 1999), widely known as Win (วิน) is a Thai actor of Chinese descent.

2015

In March and April 2015, he participated in a 42-day summer program in Taiwan to study Mandarin language and experiencing cultural exchange.

In the 11 th grade he went to Belmond–Klemme Community School District in Iowa, USA as an exchange student where he passed the General Education Development (GED).

2019

Metawin entered the entertainment industry as a trainee actor under ONE31 for about a year before moving to an actor contract under GMMTV in 2019.

He is known for his acting debut and leading role in 2gether: The Series which brought him to international prominence.

In the first year of his career, he is named as one of the 100 Influential People in the Fashion Industry of Thailand by Vogue Magazine.

He also part of the HOWE Magazine "The 50 Influential People" alongside other influencers, businessmen, and executives who have achieved success in various fields.

Due to his widespread popularity and significant online following, he has gained recognition as a sought-after endorser by various local and international brands.

Notably, he has successfully secured deals with renowned companies such as Shiseido, VIVO, Lazada, CP Brand, Bangkok Bank, also AIS, the largest network provider in Thailand, and Globe Telecom, a leading telecommunications service provider in the Philippines.

Additionally, his endorsement portfolio extends to several other brands, further highlighting his appeal and influence in the industry.

He officially named his fandom "snowball power".

2020

He gained fame in 2020 with his acting debut and has since received recognition in both the entertainment and fashion industries.

He currently serves as the house ambassador for Prada and Tiffany & Co. and has been honored in the distinguished Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia class of 2023.

Metawin was born in Bangkok, Thailand and is the third among four siblings, with older sisters Mintra and Mesa and younger brother Metas.

Metawin's family owns a female Chihuahua dog named Charlotte, and a pair of Shetland Sheepdogs named Bentley and Cartier.

He started his studies at Denla Kindergarten School, and went to Assumption College, a private Catholic boys school in Bangkok for his primary education.

He had a brief summer course at Assumption College Bangrak.

He then went to Panyarat High School for secondary education.

Upon his return, Metawin bypassed the 12th grade and enrolled directly in the faculty of economics international program at Thammasat University, one of Thailand's highly competitive universities, until he graduated in 2020.

His graduation ceremony which has been postponed for 2 years due to the covid-19 pandemic finally be held on May 27 th 2022.

During his time as an exchange student Metawin actively participated in his school's extracurricular activities, he became a member of the school band's percussion choir where his group received a superior (Division I) rating.

he also played American football and was part of his high school's soccer team.

He used to play golf competitively during his childhood and won several tournaments but had to quit due to injury.

He still continue playing golf recreationally as is often seen on his social media.

He is fluent in 3 languages: Thai, English and Mandarin.

In June 2020, Metawin launched his own fashion brand "VELENCE" who committed to donate part of its revenue to orphanages.

In December 2020, the brand donated 100,000 baht each to Baan Phra Phon Foundation, Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health (Children's Hospital), The Orphanage of the Thai Red Cross Society, Thai Red Cross Society, and Mahamek Home for Children.

Later in the same year, he launched "SOURI" a confectionery business he co-owns with his sister, Mintra Opas-iamkajorn a Le Cordon Bleu alumni who also has Msc (master of science degree) in food quality and innovation from the University of Leeds.

He launched his third business "VELATO" a premium ice cream brand that started receiving their first order on September 9 th 2021.

the announcement was made on his Twitter account on February 11, 2020.

The following years, his fans celebrate the anniversary of the fandom on that day.

In July 2020, Metawin lent his voice to "The Sound of Happiness" campaign, a joint initiative between UNICEF, the Department of Mental Health, and JOOX aimed at promoting mental health and empowering young people in Thailand.

As a well-known actor, Metawin shared his own experiences of dealing with stress and pressure during his adolescence, encouraging young people to seek help when needed.

He was among 12 famous artists and influencers who volunteered to share their personal stories to make the campaign more relatable and accessible to young people.

Through his participation in this campaign, he played a vital role in raising awareness of mental health issues and promoting positive energy and resilience among young people in Thailand.

In September 2020, Metawin was announced as one of the F4 members in Thailand's adaptation of the iconic Japanese manga series, Hana Yori Dango (Boys Over Flowers).

Originally written by Yoko Kamio, the manga gained immense popularity and has been adapted into various television dramas and films across different countries.

In February 2021, Metawin became the first Thai artist to be advertised in space after one of his Chinese fanclubs organized a birthday project for the actor to be greeted via the Ladybeetle-1 commercial satellite.

The advertisement, dubbed Into the Galaxy-Special Mission, displayed a photo of Metawin as the satellite orbited the Earth on 17 February, his date of birth according to the Gregorian calendar.

This project highlights the growth of his dedicated fan base and his rising international popularity.