The Crown Princess
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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 |
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]
Synopsis
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
Main
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
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
| 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
- 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
- ^ 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.