NEW YORK — Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying has won the International Emmy Award for Best Performance for her compelling role in the Thai drama film “Hunger.” This marks a significant achievement for Thai entertainment on the global stage.
In “Hunger,” released on Netflix in April 2023, Aokbab delivers a powerful performance as Aoy, a young street-food cook who enters the high-pressure world of fine dining. The drama, directed by Sitisiri Mongkolsiri and written by Kongdej Jaturanrasamee, explores the intense dynamics of the culinary world through her character’s journey under the mentorship of the notorious Chef Paul, portrayed by Nopachai Jayanama.
The film, a collaboration between Song Sound Production and Netflix, also features Gunn Svasti as Tone, a supportive sous chef. Since its release, “Hunger” has garnered widespread critical acclaim, with Chuengcharoensukying’s performance receiving particular praise from international audiences.
This prestigious International Emmy win not only recognizes Aokbab’s exceptional talent but also highlights the growing global recognition of Thai cinema and television content. The achievement represents a milestone for Thailand’s entertainment industry and its increasing influence in international markets.
Chutimon “Aokbab” Chuengcharoensukying was born in Bangkok on February 2, 1996. Her nickname “Aokbab” means “to design” in Thai, and she also carries the Chinese surname Zhuang. She pursued her education at Chulalongkorn University’s Faculty of Fine and Applied Arts.
Beginning her modeling career at age 15, Chutimon achieved international recognition as the first Thai model to be featured in Harper’s Bazaar UK, appearing in their October 2013 issue’s “A Shadow of a Jade Empire” spread.
Her acting debut came in 2017 with the critically acclaimed film “Bad Genius,” where she played the lead role of Lynn. The performance earned her widespread praise and marked a historic moment in Thai cinema when she became the first Thai actress to receive the Screen International Rising Star Asia Award at the 16th New York Asian Film Festival.
The 52nd edition of the International Emmy Awards was held in New York on November 25, 2024, marking a grand celebration of global television. This year’s Emmy Awards featured 56 nominations from 21 countries, underlining its stature as a truly international platform for recognizing television excellence. The nominations spanned 14 categories.
Here is the full list of winners:
- Arts Programming Award – Pianoforte
- Best Performance by an Actress – Aokbab-Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying in “Hunger”
- Non-Scripted Entertainment Award – “Restaurant Misverstand – Season 2” (The Restaurant That Makes Mistakes)
- Sports Documentary Award – “Brawn: The Impossible Formula 1 Story”
- Short-Form Series Award – “Punt de no retorn” (Point of No Return)
- Kids: Live-Action Award – “En af Drengene” (One of the Boys)
- Kids: Factual & Entertainment Award – “La Vida Secreta de tu Mente” (The Secret Life of Your Mind)
- Kids: Animation Award – “Tabby McTat”
- TV Movie/Mini-Series Award – “Liebes Kind” (Dear Child)
- Comedy Award – “División Palermo”
- Best Performance by an Actor – Timothy Spall in “The Sixth Commandment”
- Telenovela Award – “La Promesa” (The Vow)
- Documentary Award – “Otto Baxter: Not A F***ing Horror Story”
- Drama Series Award – “Les Gouttes de Dieu” (Drops of God)
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