Thai-Austrian actor Nadech Kugimiya and Thai-Norwegian actress Urassaya Sperbund remain one of Thailand's hottest love teams, years after they first got paired on screen together.
Nadech and Urassaya, or popularly known as Yaya, first met while working on their first Thai drama together called Duang Jai Akkanee back in 2010. Since then, the two have worked in various dramas and films together such as
'Wayupak Montra' (2010), 'Game Rai Game Ral' (2011), 'Torranee Ni Nee Krai Krong' (2012), 'The Rising Sun 2' (2014), 'Le Lub Salub Rarng' or 'The Switch' (2017), and 'The Crown Princess' (2018).
'The Switch' and 'The Crown Princess' were previously aired on GMA Network, while 'The Rising Sun 2' on GMA News TV.
They have also become one of the top endorsers in Thailand and are both multi-awarded in acting. The two proved to be a versatile couple following the success of Nadech's first major concert, 'The Real Nadech Concert,' where they performed show stopping hits and impressed their fans who flocked Bangkok, Thailand from all over the world.
In 2020, the two marked a milestone in their relationship as they celebrated their ninth anniversary as a couple in the majestic island of Phuket in Thailand. Both stars are well-loved in Thailand and are very close to their fans. They are also often seen going to temples and observing important traditional Buddhist practices together with their families. The pair are also both travel lovers and have been to various places together such as France, Norway, and places all over Thailand. Fans can't help but ship these two eye candies together and wait for the next big thing in their career and relationship. Here are some of the most lovable moments between Nadech and Yaya through the years.
Nadech “Barry” Kugimiya at Urassaya “Yaya” Sperbund is one of the hottest onscreen pairs in Thailand today.
Their love team is known as “NY,” which stands for Nadech and Yaya.
One thing they have in common is they're both “Luk Kreung," which means they are Thai citizens of foreign descent. Nadech is Thai-Austrian and Yaya is Thai-Norwegian.
They're one of the most loved Thai love teams of their era.
They're all-out in performing and giving fan service.
Their versatile image can go from playful to sophisticated.
They're a media favorite, with press people always swarming their events to take photos.
Nadech and Yaya are actually a real-life couple, but both are known to keep a low-profile.
The lovebirds spent the day together for Yaya's birthday last March 18.
Yaya also surprised Nadech for his birthday last December 17.
Happy Halloween, from Nadech and Yaya.
Nadech and Yaya making snow angels in the winter.
A romantic date across the Eiffel Tower.
Merry Christmas, from NY couple.
They also practice merit-making together, which is part of Buddhism.
Their families are also quite close. Yaya's mom Urai Sperbund and Nadech's mom Sudarath Kugimiya and the couple are friends.
The Thai couple visited the Paris for vacation.
Nadech and Yaya are profitable endorsers and are known as King and Queen of Presenters in Thailand.
They're always supportive of each other's individual projects.
Nadech takes good care of Yaya during shoots. Here's a behind-the-scene photo of them from 'The Crown Princess'.
The pair first onscreen project was a Thai drama titled 'Duang Jai Akkanee' in 2010.
Offscreen, they're just like any other normal couple.
The NY couple share a cute selfie together.
Nadech and Yaya look so in love!
Nadech and Yaya spending a short moment together backstage.
Nadech had his first solo concert in Thailand last May 19-20 with Yaya as one of his special guests.
The two traveled to Europe for 'The Crown Princess.'
They also starred in 'Leh Lub Salub Rarng' or 'Switch,' which was shown in GMA Heart of Asia.
Watch Nadech and Yaya again as Dawin and Alice in 'The Crown Princess' on GMA Heart of Asia.
They're starred in various projects together such as 'Duang Jai Akkanee' (2010), 'Game Rai Game Rak (2011), 'Torranee Ni Krai Krong' (2012), and 'The Rising Sun: Roy Fun Tawan Duerd' (2014).
The two also have numerous acting awards, both have won more than 70 acting awards already.
Despite negative rumors,, Nadech and Yaya's relationship remains strong.
They know how to be thankful for their success, which is why they're often seen attending merit-making together.
Fans love going to their merit-making in temples to catch a glimpse of the pair.
Their chemistry is effortless.
Nadech and Yaya didn't let the pandemic spoil their love.
They spent Valentine's Day 2021 in a boat trip together in very romantic fashion.
One of the highlights of their 2020 was celebrating their ninth anniversary as a couple in Phuket, Thailand.
Yaya was there when Nadech graduated from his Master's Degree in Communication Arts in 2020.
Fans are wishing them a happy journey to forever.