Nadech Kugimiya (Thai: ณเดชน์ คูกิมิยะ; RTGS: Nadet Khukimiya, born December 17, 1991 in Thailand) is a Thai model and actor. Nadech Kugimiya is the youngest adopted child of Yoshio Kugimiya (his adoptive father) and Sudarat Kugimiya (his adoptive mother). Nadech Kugimiya was born in Khon Kaen, Thailand. His nickname Barry comes from his original nickname "Brand". He is of Thai and Austrian descent. He graduated from Rangsit University, majoring in the Faculty of Communication Arts, the same year as Thanwa Suriyajak . He has an exclusive contract with Channel 3, Thailand.
He is also known as the 'King of Presenters' by having more endorsements than any other actors in Thailand and is the youngest actor with the most awards.
In his personal life he can speak fluently in Isan dialect and Central dialect Thai languages. However, he cannot speak Japanese language because Yoshio, his adoptive father, did not teach him, instead only speaking Thai to him. At the age of 16, Nadech became a model doing photo shoots and commercials as Trident chewing gum with Pachrapa Chaichua, Shokubutsu shower cream for Men, Samsung Monte 3G, Nivea For Men, Yamaha Fino, Baoji shoes (with Khemanit Jamikorn), Lays (with Urassaya Sperbund), Mazda, Minute Maid Pulpy and more. In 2010, he made his feature drama debut in a leading role in Ngao Rak Luang Jai as Nawa Gamtornpuwanat. Nadech Kugimiya gained immense popularity after his work in the series called drama 4 Hua Jai Haeng Khun Khao (Duang Jai Akkanee or Akkanee's Heart) as Fai Akkanee Adisuan played with Urassaya Sperbund and (Game Rai Game Rak or Love Game Evil Game) as "Saichon / Charles Makovich" played with Urassaya Sperbund. His manager is Suphachai Sriwichit.