Thanavat Vatthanaputi Biography: Ethnicity, Parents, Net Worth, Wife, Movies, Age, Height

Thanavat Vatthanaputi, professionally known as Pope Thanavat, is a Thai actor and model.

He entered the entertainment industry after winning a contest in 2006 and signed with Channel 3 in 2011, where he built his reputation through supporting and leading roles in lakorns.

He gained massive popularity for portraying noble and romantic leads in period dramas, most notably as Khun Chai Pawornruj in the 2013 series Suparburoot Jutathep and as Det/Muen Sunthornthewa in the blockbuster Love Destiny (Bupphe Sanniwat, 2018), which became one of Thailand’s highest-rated dramas.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Thanavat Vatthanaputi
• Stage Name: Pope
• Born: 27 December 1982
• Age: 43 years old
• Birthplace: Bangkok, Thailand
• Nationality: Thai
• Occupation: Actor and Model
• Height: 1.75 m
• Parents: Pranee Wattanaputi, Phanphorn Wattanaputi
• Siblings: Wannipa Wattanaputi
• Spouse: None
• Children: None
• Relationship: Single
• Net Worth: $2 million

Early Life and Education

Thanavat Vatthanaputi was born on 27 December 1982 in Bangkok, Thailand. He was raised by his parents Pranee Wattanaputi and Phanphorn Wattanaputi, with an older sister named Wannipa Wattanaputi.

He attended Horwang School for secondary education and later earned a Bachelor of Fine and Applied Arts degree in Communication Arts and Design from King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang. His ethnicity is Thai, and his religion is not publicly known.

Career

Thanavat Vatthanaputi started his career in 2006 after winning the Looking for Ye Htut Project contest, landing the lead role in the TV series Phu Chana Sip Thit.

He worked as a graphic designer before transitioning fully to acting and gained early attention through guest and supporting parts in lakorns.

His breakthrough supporting role came in Dok Som See Thong (2011), which showcased his natural talent and led to a contract with Channel 3, opening doors to more prominent opportunities.

He achieved major growth with leading roles in the Suparburoot Jutathep series as Khun Chai Pawornruj (2013) and other hits like Tawan Dueat and Samee Tee Tra.

His biggest success arrived with Love Destiny (Bupphe Sanniwat, 2018), a period romance that topped ratings and spawned a sequel, film adaptation, and widespread acclaim.

He continued with strong performances in Roy Leh Marnya (2020) and other projects, blending period pieces with modern dramas.

Thanavat Vatthanaputi holds a solid place in Thai entertainment as a reliable leading man in lakorns, with lasting influence from Love Destiny and its extensions.

His consistent work across television and film, combined with his grounded persona, keeps him admired among fans for romantic and historical roles.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @popezaap
• Facebook Handle: Thanavat Vatthanaputi
• Twitter Handle: Unknown

Personal Life

Thanavat Vatthanaputi remains single with no public record of marriage or long-term relationships disclosed. He has no children.

He keeps his personal life private, often focusing on hobbies like soccer, drawing, graphic design, coaching kids’ football, and teaching art through the To Be Number One Project, while maintaining close family ties and a calm, non-romantic demeanor off-screen despite his on-screen roles.

Filmography

• Love Destiny: The Movie (2022) – Phop Sombatbordi Sriwisarnwaja (Main Role)
• My God Father! (2020) – Got Kitattipoom (Main Role)
• Love Destiny (Bupphe Sanniwat, 2018) – Det / Muen Sunthornthewa (Main Role)
• Roy Leh Marnya (Deceitful Love, 2020) – Ramin (Main Role)
• Love Destiny 2 (Phrom Likhit, 2023) – Rit (Main Role)
• Khun Chai Pawornruj (2013) – Khun Chai Pawornruj (Main Role)
• Dok Som See Thong (2011) – Nut (Support Role)
• Raklamile (2013) – Dan (Main Role)
• October Sonata (2009) – Rawee (Main Role)

Net Worth

Thanavat Vatthanaputi has an estimated net worth of $2 million. His primary sources of income include acting fees from leading roles in popular Channel 3 lakorns and series, film appearances, modeling contracts, brand endorsements, and related entertainment projects in Thailand.