Praya Lundberg was born on March 28, 1989 in Bangkok, Thailand to a Swedish father and a Thai mother. Praya began her acting and modeling careers at the age of 13. Due to her continued work with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Praya was named Southeast Asia's first UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador in 2017. Along with acting, Praya maintains a successful modeling career, with features on the covers of magazines including Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Harper's Bazaar, L'Officiel and Grazia.Praya's career started at the young age of 13, and she managed a full-time career along with her education. She studied at NIST International School in Bangkok, from which she graduated in 2007, and went on to earn a BA in Laws from Oxford Brooks University. She was soon signed as a talent by the popular Channel 7 and made her acting debut in the TV series Rak Dai Mai Thar Hua Jai Mai Paen (2004). Amongst her many roles she played in the TV hits Sao Noi Nai Takjieng Leaw (2004), Nang Sao Som Lon (2006), Chan Ruk Tur Na (2012) and Khon La Lok (2015). Her first role in film was in the comedy Maa kap Phra (2006) and she later starred in the comedy action Bangkok Adrenaline (2009). She also led campaigns for Lux and Mistine Cosmetics and she is a brand ambassador for Under Armour and Swarovski In 2015 Praya started Nola's Health, featuring beauty and health products such as organic tea. In the same year she also launched her perfume Angel Kiss. Charity has always been a big part of Praya's life; amongst the organizations she supports are Operation Smile, Phrabatnampu and UNHCR. She is also a sport enthusiastic and was the first female actress to complete the 2015 Bangkok Marathon.
