Engineering Student Turned Actor Phu Kritin Eyes Popularity Award
Engineering student Phu Kritin balanced a robotics degree at Chulalongkorn University while breaking through in Thai television, earning a Best Male Actor award and now competing for a popularity award at the 2026 FEED x KHAOSOD AWARDS.
Phu Kritin Kittcharuwankunl, nicknamed "Phu" or "Bear Phu," is an emerging young actor worth watching. Born July 4, 2003, he graduated from Burapha University's Demonstration School and later attended Dhurakij Pundit School before enrolling at Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Engineering, studying Robotics and AI on an international curriculum. He even won a gold medal at the 10th SCiUS Forum for developing a robotic prototype for physical therapy, and completed his engineering degree in May 2025 while simultaneously building his entertainment career.
Phu's acting journey began earnestly in 2023 when he signed with CHANGE2561 and debuted in the series PIT BABE, playing Charlie, a fresh graduate dreaming of becoming a race car driver. The role became a breakthrough, earning him widespread recognition and strong chemistry with co-star Pavel Naresvorn. He reprised the role in PIT BABE The Series 2 in May 2024, demonstrating his growth as an actor.
Beyond the PIT BABE franchise, Phu has taken on more diverse roles, including playing Thup in the 2025 series Singsal Tai, which showcased his range and earned him Best Male Actor at the 11th Kin Ree Thong Mahacho Awards. His latest projects continue to expand his presence in Thai entertainment, and his nomination for Best Popular Male Actor at the FEED x KHAOSOD AWARDS 2026 represents another significant achievement in his growing career.
