Thai drama continues to capture hearts across the globe, and this time, two of its brightest rising stars are in the international spotlight. Sky Wongravee and Nani Hirunkit—the leading duo from the breakout series High School Frenemy—have officially been nominated for Best Newcomer Actor (Male) at the 2025 Global OTT Awards.
Their emotionally-charged performances as former best friends Saint and Shin struck a chord with fans in Thailand and beyond. The series, which explores themes of rivalry, loyalty, and redemption in a high school setting, quickly climbed the popularity charts and became a cultural moment for Gen Z audiences.
Now, Sky and Nani are making history with their first international award nominations, joining a shortlist of six global talents recognized for breakthrough performances. The awards will be presented on August 24, 2025, at the Busan Cinema Center in South Korea, during the much-anticipated International Streaming Festival, which runs from August 22 to 25.
This isn’t the first time a Thai actor has made waves on this stage. In 2020, Ice Paris became the first Thai winner in the same category for his role in In Family We Trust. Now, fans are hoping history will repeat itself.
With Thai dramas steadily gaining traction on global streaming platforms, these nominations mark a proud moment not just for the actors, but for the entire Thai entertainment industry. As international eyes turn to Busan this August, all signs point to a promising new era for Thai talent in the global arena.
So mark your calendars, stream High School Frenemy if you haven’t already, and get ready to cheer for Sky and Nani as they represent Thailand on the world stage!
