Meet the cast of 'Bad Genius: The Series'
Based on the critically-acclaimed movie of the same name, Bad Genius: The Series tells the story of four Thai students who are trying to make a better life for themselves.
It tells the story of four students - Lin (June Plearnpichaya), Bank (Jaonaay Jinjett), Pat (Ice Paris), and Grace (Nana Sawanya) - whose different circumstances in life force them to concoct a scheme that rocks not just their school but the whole nation.
Just like the movie it is based on, Bad Genius: The Series has won a number of awards in Thailand. Some of the accolades it has received include Best TV/Drama Series, Best Screenplay, Best Director, and Best Team Ensemble.
Before this Lakorn series premieres on GMA this January 24, from 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon, check out the cast of characters and the actors who portray them in the gallery below.
Lin played by June Plearnpichaya
June Plearnpichaya plays Lin, a genius who wants revenge against the headmistress of her school after she asked for a bribe from her father.
BNK48 member
Aside from being an actress, June Plearnpichaya was also a member of Thai idol girl group BNK48.
Bank played by Jaonaay Jinjett
Jaonaay Jinjett plays Bank, a dutiful son who always seems to have the worst luck. A cruel stroke of fate forces him to do something he thought he would never do.
Music career
While 'Bad Genius: The Series' is his first project as an actor, Jaonaay has a thriving music career in Thailand, with his first music video now at more than 100 million views on YouTube.
Pat played by Ice Paris
Ice Paris plays Pat, a spoiled rich kid who is pushed to do something unthinkable to meet the high expectations of his father.
Nine by Nine
Before 'Bad Genius: The Series,' he was part of the boy group project Nine by Nine and made his acting debut in the Lakorn series 'In Family We Trust.'
