Get to Know Freen Sarocha Chankimha, Entrepreneur and Thai Actress

Freen Sarocha has been steadily carving out her own space in the Entertainment industry, blending acting, entrepreneurship, and an ever-growing fan base. From pageant contestant to Thai Girls’ Love (GL) lead actress and Business owner, her path has been anything but conventional. Here’s what you need to know about her.

Key Details about Freen Sarocha

Born on August 8, 1998, in Bangkok, Freen wasn’t always set on an entertainment career. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations and Corporate Communication from Rangsit university, graduating with First Class Honours in 2022. Early on, she expressed a strong interest in the corporate world, thinking about launching her own brand and platform. But life had other plans.

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A Pageant Start

Freen’s first taste of public attention came when she participated in Miss Teen Thailand 2016, where she was one of the 15 finalists. Being part of one of Thailand’s most well-known beauty pageants opened up several opportunities, including becoming a host for the competition later on. It wasn’t an overnight rise to fame, but Freen’s pageant entry did set the stage for what was to come.

Freen didn’t enter the acting world through a typical TV drama role. Instead, she appeared in the music video for The Toys hit single ‘Before Rain’ in 2017. The video garnered over 66 million views, making it an unexpected springboard for her acting career. From there, she signed with talent agency Idol Factory in 2022, and more recently with The Venture Management in 2024.

The Gap: The Series Breakout

The actress’ breakout role came with Gap: The Series, where she played Sam, the stoic CEO that has a soft side. This show was a significant moment for Thailand’s Entertainment industry, as it was the country’s first Girls’ Love series. The show, which aired from November 2022 to February 2023, quickly gained local and international popularity with over 500 million viewers on YouTube. The show’s success translated into a series of awards for Freen and her co-star Becky Armstrong, including seven Best Couple wins in 2023.

Entrepreneurship

While Freen’s acting career has taken off, she has also made time to launch two Businesses of her own. Lightnight Candles, her online candle boutique, has been running since 2021, offering scents like Ocean Light Fress and Rose Garden. She also owns NinetyTwo, a streetwear clothing brand that focuses on versatile, fashionable pieces.

What’s Next: The Loyal Pin 

This year, Freen took on a major role starring in The Loyal Pin. The GL series, which premiered in August 2024, revolves around a royal love story between Princess Aninlaphat and Khunying Pin (Freen’s character). The story explores themes of love, loyalty, and the complexities of royal duty.

Brand Ambassador to Aromagicare

In addition to acting and entrepreneurship, Freen has partnered with Aromagicare, a Filipino wellness brand, as brand ambassador alongside her co-star Becky Armstrong. The brand found both actresses highly relatable, which made them a natural fit. Freen has expressed her love for essential oils and therefore this partnership was a perfect fit for her aligning well with her interest in wellness, and her growing iNFLuence amongst her young fans.