TRUE ACADEMY FANTASIA 2026 Introduces The Chosen 12 Dream Seekers
True Corporation unveiled "The Chosen 12" contestants for the 2026 season of True AF Academy, with Donut Manasnan appointed as head mentor and 84 runner-up contestants receiving 50,000-baht scholarships from the chairman.
The moment has arrived! True Corporation officially introduced "The Chosen 12" dream seekers for 2026 under the concept "MORE THAN A DREAM For A Better Tomorrow" at a press conference attended by senior executives including Chairman Suphachai Chearavanont and other top executives from the corporation.
Excitement built as footage of intense auditions played before the final 100 candidates awaited the judges' crucial decisions. The iconic voice of True AF legends Ate Tone and Srettha Sirachaya echoed to pass the torch to new host Du Sanya Khunakorn, who made a surprise appearance on stage.
The highly anticipated moment came when the 12 dream seekers were announced to enter the True AF house, with esteemed judges Donut Manasnan, Huan Jib Tanarat, Chao Charawat, Jet Jetpipat, Mai Phakaphumi, Son Yukt, Apo Nuttawit, and Yogurt Nattacha offering their support. The show featured a surprise trainer team reveal led by Donut Manasnan and Apo Nuttawit, with dance and voice trainers, closing with performances by Chao, Jet, and Mai.
A major surprise announcement came when it was revealed that Donut Manasnan would serve as the head mentor for all 12 dream seekers this year. Additionally, Chairman Suphachai Chearavanont announced scholarships of 50,000 baht each for 84 contestants who missed making the final 12.
Pirathan Kaesamsri Na Ayutthaya, Head of Content and Media at True Corporation, stated: "The return of TRUE ACADEMY FANTASIA 2026 is not just about bringing back a memorable show, but evolving it to match changing viewer behavior in the digital era. Today's audiences no longer consume content through a single screen format—they want connected, participatory, and real-time experiences. True is integrating its strong digital ecosystem including TrueVisions NOW, TrueID, and other platforms with True AF so viewers can follow, cheer, vote, interact, and share life with the dream seekers 24/7 through multiple content formats suited to every lifestyle. This reflects True's commitment to bringing beloved content back to fill audiences with happiness and create renewed connections in a modern way."
