Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana
Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana, nicknamed Saint, is a Thai actor, producer and host. He gained fame through his role as Pete in the 2018 TV series Love by Chance and as Tutor in the TV series Why R U?.
Early life and education
Suppapong was born on 17 April 1998 in Trat, Thailand. He was given the Chinese name Huang Mingming by his great-grandfather. He completed his secondary education at Trat Trakarnkhun School in Trat Province and Assumption College in Bangkok. He later pursued his higher education at Srinakharinwirot University (SWU), where he earned two degrees:Bachelor’s Degree: Bachelor of Economics, Faculty of Economics.Master’s Degree: Master of Arts, College of Social Communication Innovation.Since his childhood, Suppapong has been highly recognized for his dedication to public service and community activities. He began his volunteer work in the 4th grade as a member of the "Jetana Pongsai" group, which provided manual labor and assistance to local temples in Trat Province. He continued to serve as a staff member for Dhamma practice programs until completing his lower secondary education.
During his early teens, he took on leadership roles as the president and core leader of the TO BE NUMBER ONE club at his school. For two consecutive years, he was awarded certificates of merit by Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya for organizing various drug prevention projects and serving as a guest speaker on cycling to encourage youths to spend their free time productively and stay away from narcotics.
In high school, Suppapong moved to Bangkok and joined Rotary International District 3350. He served as the president of the "Better Life for Children" volunteer camp and was a committee member for several social initiatives, including Conference 31, "Arsa Pa Nong Len", and the "Pet We Care" project. Due to his extensive contributions to society, he was honored with the "People of Siam Thep Nakharat" Award in 2017 for Outstanding Youth in Social Service and received the Good Conduct Award from the Buddhist Association of Thailand under Royal Patronage in 2018.
Career
Early Career and Breakthrough Suppapong entered the entertainment industry in 2018 and achieved rapid success through his leading role as "Pete" in the series Love By Chance, which gained him significant international recognition. In 2019, he expanded his career into music with his debut single "Thook Jai Khon Nee" and became a member of the KissBoysTH project. Between 2019 and 2020, Suppapong starred in several series, notably Why R U The Series and a high-profile guest role as "Chananthawat" in the hit drama The Fallen Leaf. Beyond acting, he ventured into entrepreneurship by launching the snack brand "Saan Suk" and established IDOL FACTORY Co., Ltd. in 2020 to produce television programs and series.Producer Roles and Soft Power Advocacy In 2022, Suppapong signed an exclusive contract as an actor under Channel 3 HD, with a standout role as "Mom Luang Ronaphum Juthathep" in the Duangjai Taewaprom series. Simultaneously, as a producer, he made history in the Thai entertainment industry by producing GAP The Series, Thailand's first Girl's Love series, which achieved global acclaim.
Following this success, Suppapong was appointed in 2023 as a Sub-committee Member for the Promotion of the Drama and Series Industry under the National Soft Power Development Committee. In 2025, he represented his company at the Cannes Film Festival 2025, engaging in international trade negotiations to promote Thai content globally.
On November 19, 2025, Suppapong officially announced his resignation from the Board of Directors of IDOL FACTORY Co., Ltd., and terminated his role as an artist and actor under the company.