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Pongsak Rattanapong
ปองศักดิ์ รัตนพงษ์
Born
Pongsak Rattanapong

(1985-03-22) 22 March 1985 (age 39)
Other namesAof
Occupations
  • Actor
  • singer
  • TV host
Musical career
Also known asAof Pongsak
Genres
  • Pop
  • R&B
  • sentimental ballad
  • folk
  • Blues
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active2004–present
Labels GMM Grammy
Website Official website

Pongsak Rattanapong ( Thai: ปองศักดิ์ รัตนพงษ์), better known by his nickname Aof (อ๊อฟ), is a Thai singer and actor who gained popularity through the first season of the Thai reality show Academy Fantasia. [1] He is known for his soft voice and sensitive songs. [2]

In 2009, Aof debuted in his musical, Lom Haichai, the Musical (The Breath), based on the songbook of Boyd Kosiyabong. [3]

Personal life

Aof is openly gay. [4] He came out in April 2013, after years of speculation. [5]

Notes

References

  • Lersakvanitchakul, Kitchana (4 September 2007). "Sounds of September". The Nation. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
  • Mahasarinand, Pawit (29 October 2009). "LOM HAICHAI the MUSICAL: Boyd in the Skeletal Form". The Nation. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
  • Moo, Mae (7 April 2013a). "He man fails medical, A dangerous massage, Leaving the closet behind". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
  • Moo, Mae (5 May 2013b). "The naked truth, Bring her a dream, Love then larceny". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
  • Williams, China (2010). Thailand. Lonely Planet. ISBN  9781742203850.