The Crown Princess (Thai: ลิขิตรัก, RTGS: Likhit Rak), is a Thai television series, premiered on May 14, 2018 and last aired on June 19, 2018 on Channel 3. It starred Urassaya Sperbund and Nadech Kugimiya and produced by Ann Thongprasom.[1][2][3]
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| Original title | ลิขิตรัก |
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| Directed by | Amphaiphon Chitmaingong |
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| Country of origin | Thailand |
| Original language | Thai |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
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| Production location | Thailand |
| Running time | 110 minutes |
| Production companies | Thong Entertainment Co., Ltd |
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| Network | Channel 3 |
| Release | May 14 – June 19, 2018 |
Synopsis edit
Because her life was put into danger after her coronation, Crown Princess Alice (Urassaya Sperbund) of the country Hyross was secretly sent to Thailand, where Dawin Samuthyakorn (Nadech Kugimiya), a Lieutenant Commander of the Thai Navy and Navy SEAL, becomes her bodyguard.[2]
Cast edit
Main edit
- Urassaya Sperbund as Princess Alice Madeline Tereza Fillippe (aka Naree Singjun-Samuthyakorn)
- Nadech Kugimiya as Lieutenant Commander Dawin Samuthyakorn
- Sara Legge as Princess Catherine "Kate" William Ann Fillippe
- Intad Leowrakwong as Prince Alan Aaron Mark Andre Fillipe
Supporting edit
- Eduardo Alonso as kidnapper gangster leader
- Khunnarong Prathetrat as Pilot Ratchata "Hin" Janenapa
- Rawiwan Bunprachom as Sergeant Danika "Paen" Samuthyakorn
- Nirut Sirijanya as King Henry Antoine Phillipe of Hrysos
- Nithichai "Yuan" Yotamornsunthorn as Lieutenant Pakorn "Kan" Chanchit
- Natthapong Chartpong as Second Lieutenant Lopboon "Ling" Jitdeva
- Jakkrit Ammarat as General Sakchaiara Legge
- Parisaya Jaronetisat as JC, Alice's bodyguard
- Teerapong Leowrakwong as Prince Andre Fillippe
- Cindy Bishop as Princess Mona
- Yanin Vismitananda as Petra, Alice's bodyguard
- Matthew Deane as Prince William "Wil"
- Peter Corp Dyrendal as Haedeth
- Areeya Chumsai as Maj.Gen. Sawanee Samuthyakorn, Mother of Dawin
- Sakuntala Thianphairot as Priew, wife of Lopboon
- Jaidee Deedeedee as Sakchaiara's wife
Others edit
- Byron Bishop as Decha Samuthyakorn, Father of Dawin
- Kanut Rojanai as Dom
- Sasha Christensen as Princess Alice
- Sriphan Chunechomboon as Sawanee's bodyguard
- Pitchapa Phanthumchinda as Mutmee
- Kathaleeya McIntosh as Princess Natalie (Princess Alice' Mom)
- Anne Thongprasom as Princess Anna (Princess Kate's Mother)
- Passorn Boonyakiart
- Myria Benedetti
- Ryan Jett
- Jason Young
Original Soundtrack edit
- The opening song is Nah Tee Gub Hua Jai (in English "Duty and Heart") sung by Nadech Kugimiya and Mutmee Pimdao.
- The second song in the series is Distance (ระยะห่าง) by Max Jenmana.[4][5]
- The third song in the series is Ruk Nai Jai (รัก ใน ใจ) by Suparuj Techatanon.[6]
Ratings edit
In the table below, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
| Episode | Original broadcast date | Episode titles[7] | Average audience share | ||
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| 1 | May 14, 2018 | Fire, Feud, Fury | 4.6% | ||
| 2 | May 15, 2018 | Adapt or Die | 5.1% | ||
| 3 | May 21, 2018 | A Man's Woman | 4.8% | ||
| 4 | May 22, 2018 | Duty or Love | 4.5% | ||
| 5 | May 28, 2018 | Best Friend | 4.2% | ||
| 6 | May 29, 2018 | Fugitive | 4.0% | ||
| 7 | June 4, 2018 | Time Is Up | 4.3% | ||
| 8 | June 5, 2018 | Compensation | 4.5% | ||
| 9 | June 11, 2018 | Shadow of the Crown | 4.6% | ||
| 10 | June 12, 2018 | The Proof of Love | 5.1% | ||
| 11 | June 18, 2018 | Choice and Decision | 5.0% | ||
| 12 | June 19, 2018 | The Crown Princess - Final | 6.2% | ||
| Average | 4.7% | ||||
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
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| 2019 | TV Gold Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nadech Kugimiya | Won |
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Urassaya Sperbund | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Sara Legge | Won | ||
| Best Art Composition | Thong Entertainment | Won | ||
| Best Director | Amphaiphon Chitmaingong | Nominated | ||
| Best Drama | The Crown Princess | Nominated | ||
| Nataraj Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Nadech Kugimiya | Nominated | |
| Best Costume Design | Wariya Phongkajorn | Nominated | ||
| Best Ensemble Cast | The Crown Princess | Nominated |
International broadcast edit
- The series was aired in the Philippines by GMA Network from April 8 to May 23, 2019 and rerun from January 20 to March 31, 2020.
- The series was aired in Vietnam by HTV2, entitled Yêu anh là điều không thể (original Vietnamese sub title Duyên trời định / Sứ mệnh và con tim) from September 21, 2019.
References edit
- ^ The Crown Princess To Air Soon On Thai TV3
- ^ a b "อ่านเรื่องย่อละคร ลิขิตรัก เรื่องย่อละคร นิยายไทยรัฐ". www.thairath.co.th (in Thai).
- ^ Likit Ruk
- ^ 3uNwtVFb2az_OZ2bhzY7gA == / ระยะ ห่าง (จาก "ละคร ลิขิต รัก The Crown Princess") - แม็ ก ซ์ เจ มน มานะ
- ^ ระยะ ห่าง Ost. Crown รัก The Crown Princess | แม็ ก ซ์ เจน มานะ | Official MV
- ^ รัก ใน ใจ - RUJ SUPARUJ (Official Lyrics Video)
- ^ "likit rak | Lovefia's Blog". lovefia.com.