Lydia Sarunrat Deane, born Sarunrat Visutthithada (ศรัณย์รัชต์ วิสุทธิธาดา), is a Thai singer. She debuted in 2005 with her album ''Lydia.'' Her music became a hit across Thailand. Her single "''Wang Leaw Chuay Toh Klub'' reached number one for consecutive weeks after its release. Deemed the "''Princess of R&B''" music in Thailand, Lydia is one of the country’s top performing female artists to date.

Early life

Lydia was born on July 7, 1987 in Bangkok, Thailand. Lydia began vocal training at age 10 in pursuit of her music career. She attended the International School of Bangkok Lydia accepted a spot in

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's Class of 2009 majoring in Biotechnology but later diverted from academics to focus on her music career.

Career

Lydia debuted her eponymous album in the summer of 2005. She became an R&B sensation across Thailand that earned her the title the "''Princess of R&B''". Her music consistently landed on the top of the charts. Her first hit single was number one for nine consecutive weeks. In addition to her music career, Lydia began acting. Her first TV series was ''Rabum Duang Dao.'' She starred in ''Sanaeha Sunya Kaen'' (2014) and ''Peun Ruk Peun Rissaya'' (2015). As the face of

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, Lydia advocates for healthy living and following a fitness regime. She uses her platform and influence in order to promote and inspire body positivity, healthiness, and activeness. Lydia joined by Celebrity Car Wars on

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has celebrities from all over Asia take on week driving challenges. Lydia and Matthew represented Thailand on season 3 and joined as the first married couple on the show. Lydia was winner of The Mask Singer (Thai season 2) second season; Thai singing competition where established singers, actors, and celebrities compete while wearing a costume to mask their identities before unveiling at the end of the show, Lydia was the cohost of Bolt of Talent on Star World Asia an original series that documents award-winning American songwriter and pop culture icon

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in search for undiscovered gifted singers across Asia, Lydia acted in Channel 3 Thailand's popular Channel 3 series, having first starred in ''Rabum Duang Dao'' in 2010. Lydia has an

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, along with their circle of well-known friends. Together, they navigate the challenges and triumphs that fame, family, and career bring.

Albums and singles

* 2005 ''Album Lydia, Thank You Edition Debut Album: Lydia - Lydia'' * 2006 ''Special Album: Dreams // A Little Dream Project'' * 2007 ''Album: All of My Heart'', ''Album: Inside Out'', ''OST: Ruk Na 24 Chua Mong'', ''OST: Someday'' * 2008 ''Album: Moving On'', ''Album: Fabulous'', Single: Tang Cheewit "All My Life" * 2012 ''Album: In Love With Lydia'' , ''OST: Tham Hua Jai Gee Krung Dtuap Meuam Derm "My Heart Feels the Same"'' , ''Single: Tur Mai Yom Ploi Chan Mai Yorm Pai "You won't Let Me Go, I wan't Go" '' * 2013 ''Single: Baby Don't Stop - Thitanium ft.Lydia'' * 2014 ''OST: Morng Arai "Whatcha Lookin At"'' , ''OST: Khong Pen Wan Tee Chan Rak Ter "The Day I Fall For You"'' , ''OST: Sia Jai Mai Yorm Sia Tur "Lose Myself, Will Not Lose You"'' , ''OST: Kwam Lub Khong Kwan Rak "Secret of Love"'' * 2015 ''OST: Sed Jai "Small Part of Your Heart"'' , ''OST: Kid Tung "Miss You"'' * 2017 ''OST: Rak Mee Jing Rue Plao "Does True Love Exist"'' * 2018 ''Single: Dead End'' , ''Single: Attitude'' , ''Single: I'm a hot girl'' , ''Single: Sawasdee Krub'' , ''OST: Pieng Sob ta "Looking in your Eyes"'' * 2019 ''Single Sugar Mama'' * 2020 ''Single: Bad Habits'' * 2021 ''OST: Sood Tai "Finally"'' * 2022 ''OST: Ya Ma Rak Chan Loey "Don't Love Me"'' * 2023 ''OST: Sa Urn "Cry"''

TV dramas

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Music video appearances

* 2004 ''Yuen Pid Tee (ยืนผิดที่) - Aline bass'' ( RS/

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Awards

* Season Awards - won Best Female Artist (2005) * MTV Asia Awards - nominated for Most Popular Artist (2005) * Seed Awards - won Best Female Artist (2005) * Seventeen Music Choice Awards - won Best Female Artist (2006 - 2007) * Zen Awards - won Most Stylish Woman and Popular (2008)

References

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Lydia Sarunrat Deane Lydia Sarunrat Deane, born Sarunrat Visutthithada (ศรัณย์รัชต์ วิสุทธิธาดา), is a Thai singer. She debuted in 2005 with her album ''Lydia.'' Her music became a hit across Thailand. Her single "''Wang L ...

Thai television personalities

Masked Singer winners