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General Information
Name: Wichayanee Pearklin
Nickname: Gam
Date of Birth: September 21, 1989 (age 19)
Place of Birth: Pattalung
Current Address: Phuket
Occupation: Singer
Years active: 2008-present
Genres: Pop, Rn'B, Jazz, Opera, Soul, Thai Country ("Lukthung"), etc.
Record Label: Exact /GMM Grammy
Wichayanee Pearklin, commonly known as "Gam the Star," is not only a singer but also the country’s first female winner of “The Star,” a Thailand's most popular singing competition (won in the 4th season, 2008). She has signed a contract with "Exact," a sister network of "GMM Grammy." Gam was praised as the "Most Popular Femal Artist of the Year" by the Entertainment Reporters Association of Thailand for the year 2008.
Known for her unique, powerful voice and the ability to improvise (ad libitum), Gam can sing in many genres: Pop, R n'B, Jazz, Opera, Thai Lukthung, Dance, Hip-hop, and Rock and Roll, just to name a few. She greatly admires "Jennifer Kim" and the international Star "Beyonce."
Some of the songs that helped gain her recognition during the competition include (please click for watching) Khon Jao Nam Ta, Pid Tee Tur, Tawan Yang Me Hai Hen, Ter Pu Mai Pae, Arj Ja Pen Khon Nee, Sanya Gup Jai, Yark Yud Waelar, Khor Pen Khon Kong Ter, Rak Mai Yorm Plean Plaeng, Tang Kang Rang ...Thalu thung Hua Jai, Listen, and And I'm telling you I'm not Going etc.
The following is a list of some popular songs in her own albums: Kwarm Phuk Phan (Suea Kwarm Rak Mai Dai), Mai Suay Luak Dai, Sang Lae Ngow, Mai Luarh Hed Pon Ja Rak, Bai Mai, Laew Chun Ja Rak Ter Dai Yang Rai, for starters.
Family:
Gam has lived in Phuket (an island in the south of Thailand) with her mother (Yada) and her younger sister (Sujimon or Kate) since childhood. Her mother, now a manager at the Bangkok-Phuket Hospital, brought Gam and Kate up by herself since Gam was 3. Her mother and sister have always encouraged and supported Gam’s love for singing. (Kate co-sang with her sister in The Star's final completion round in the song "Ter Pu Mai Pae")
Beginnings - the First Step in Singing
Gam started singing at the age of 3. The first song she recalls singing is "Tong Su" by Jeun Jeun Boonsoongnern. Gam then practiced other new songs as she watched those songs on television and listening to them on radio.
When she was studying in first grade at the district school Baan Sarm Kong, Phuket; because of her ability to retain song lyrics and because of her good voice, she was chosen for the first time to represent the school in a singing contest. This was her starting point for competing in contest to follow. The song she used to compete for the first time was the Traditional Thai Lukthung song "Sung Nang" by the singer Monsit Khumsoy. This gave Gam the opportunity to specialize in singing Lukthung.
Lead Vocalist for School Musical Group
Afterwards, Gam was selected to join "Sarm Kong Super Dance," a Loogthung club, as the lead vocalist. Gam's teacher Pairat Khamleang, from the Baan Sarm Kong school, also advised and assisted her by training her to sing more complex Lukthung, which took a higher level of skill then the common Lukthung, so she could shine and be more outstanding. As the group traveled and competed in many contests, Gam continued to improve and excelled.
In high school, Gam continued to compete and won many titles, medals and trophies. Apart from this, she also started learning other genres both Thai and English, especially pop-jazz, opera, and R n'B.
Continuously her mother has always supported her, suggesting an upcoming competition, dropping her off, and most importantly encouraging and directing her on how to live the life properly.
"The Star," the Big Step
In 2008, while studying in 12th grade at Satree Phuket Highschool, Gam decided to apply for "The Star" competition season 4 at the age of 18. She was inspired by the winner of "The Star" season 1, Son (Sontaya Chidmanee) who was also from the southern part of Thailand, because of his singing talents and ability to entertain.
She started taking singing lessons at Siam Kolakarn Music school just 6 months before entering the competition, and was able to demonstrate her abilities. As a result, she received overwhelming votes from the population and was able to take the title of the fourth star.
On Sunday 27th, April 2008, Gam was the winner of The Star season 4, at the age of 18. This was a remarkable moment, due to the fact that she was the first female to achieve the title of "The Star" and of all reality shows in the country. Gam won with a vote of 61.17%. Since then she has become a singer under the record label "Exact" in network with "GMM Grammy" up till now.
She has received a large number of awards from various organizations and has been recognized as one of the remarkable female artists in Thailand.
สำหรับภาษาไทย : โปรดคลิกที่นี่
General Information
Name: Wichayanee Pearklin
Nickname: Gam
Date of Birth: September 21, 1989 (age 19)
Place of Birth: Pattalung
Current Address: Phuket
Occupation: Singer
Years active: 2008-present
Genres: Pop, Rn'B, Jazz, Opera, Soul, Thai Country ("Lukthung"), etc.
Record Label: Exact /GMM Grammy
Wichayanee Pearklin, commonly known as "Gam the Star," is not only a singer but also the country’s first female winner of “The Star,” a Thailand's most popular singing competition (won in the 4th season, 2008). She has signed a contract with "Exact," a sister network of "GMM Grammy." Gam was praised as the "Most Popular Femal Artist of the Year" by the Entertainment Reporters Association of Thailand for the year 2008.
Known for her unique, powerful voice and the ability to improvise (ad libitum), Gam can sing in many genres: Pop, R n'B, Jazz, Opera, Thai Lukthung, Dance, Hip-hop, and Rock and Roll, just to name a few. She greatly admires "Jennifer Kim" and the international Star "Beyonce."
Some of the songs that helped gain her recognition during the competition include (please click for watching) Khon Jao Nam Ta, Pid Tee Tur, Tawan Yang Me Hai Hen, Ter Pu Mai Pae, Arj Ja Pen Khon Nee, Sanya Gup Jai, Yark Yud Waelar, Khor Pen Khon Kong Ter, Rak Mai Yorm Plean Plaeng, Tang Kang Rang ...Thalu thung Hua Jai, Listen, and And I'm telling you I'm not Going etc.
The following is a list of some popular songs in her own albums: Kwarm Phuk Phan (Suea Kwarm Rak Mai Dai), Mai Suay Luak Dai, Sang Lae Ngow, Mai Luarh Hed Pon Ja Rak, Bai Mai, Laew Chun Ja Rak Ter Dai Yang Rai, for starters.
Family:
Gam has lived in Phuket (an island in the south of Thailand) with her mother (Yada) and her younger sister (Sujimon or Kate) since childhood. Her mother, now a manager at the Bangkok-Phuket Hospital, brought Gam and Kate up by herself since Gam was 3. Her mother and sister have always encouraged and supported Gam’s love for singing. (Kate co-sang with her sister in The Star's final completion round in the song "Ter Pu Mai Pae")
Beginnings - the First Step in Singing
Gam started singing at the age of 3. The first song she recalls singing is "Tong Su" by Jeun Jeun Boonsoongnern. Gam then practiced other new songs as she watched those songs on television and listening to them on radio.
When she was studying in first grade at the district school Baan Sarm Kong, Phuket; because of her ability to retain song lyrics and because of her good voice, she was chosen for the first time to represent the school in a singing contest. This was her starting point for competing in contest to follow. The song she used to compete for the first time was the Traditional Thai Lukthung song "Sung Nang" by the singer Monsit Khumsoy. This gave Gam the opportunity to specialize in singing Lukthung.
Lead Vocalist for School Musical Group
Afterwards, Gam was selected to join "Sarm Kong Super Dance," a Loogthung club, as the lead vocalist. Gam's teacher Pairat Khamleang, from the Baan Sarm Kong school, also advised and assisted her by training her to sing more complex Lukthung, which took a higher level of skill then the common Lukthung, so she could shine and be more outstanding. As the group traveled and competed in many contests, Gam continued to improve and excelled.
In high school, Gam continued to compete and won many titles, medals and trophies. Apart from this, she also started learning other genres both Thai and English, especially pop-jazz, opera, and R n'B.
Continuously her mother has always supported her, suggesting an upcoming competition, dropping her off, and most importantly encouraging and directing her on how to live the life properly.
"The Star," the Big Step
In 2008, while studying in 12th grade at Satree Phuket Highschool, Gam decided to apply for "The Star" competition season 4 at the age of 18. She was inspired by the winner of "The Star" season 1, Son (Sontaya Chidmanee) who was also from the southern part of Thailand, because of his singing talents and ability to entertain.
She started taking singing lessons at Siam Kolakarn Music school just 6 months before entering the competition, and was able to demonstrate her abilities. As a result, she received overwhelming votes from the population and was able to take the title of the fourth star.
On Sunday 27th, April 2008, Gam was the winner of The Star season 4, at the age of 18. This was a remarkable moment, due to the fact that she was the first female to achieve the title of "The Star" and of all reality shows in the country. Gam won with a vote of 61.17%. Since then she has become a singer under the record label "Exact" in network with "GMM Grammy" up till now.
She has received a large number of awards from various organizations and has been recognized as one of the remarkable female artists in Thailand.
Awards & Honors
★ "Most Popular Female Artist," Gmember Awards 2010, GMM Grammy
★ 4th Rank, "Most Popular Female Artist 2010," ABAC Poll
★ "Think Positive Women Awards 2010," BSC Cosmetology
★ "Outstanding Singing Performance in the Thai Language 2009," Department of Fine Arts
★ "Most Popular Female Artist," SIAM DARA STARS PARTY 2009, Siam Dara Entertainment Magazine
★ Nominee, "Seventeen Choice Music Female Artist 2009," Seventeen Magazine
★ Nominee, "Most Popular Female Artist," "Sudsupda Young and Smart Vote 2009," Sudsupda Magazine
★ "Most Popular Female Artist," STAR ENTERTAINMENT AWARDS 2008, Entertainment Reporters Association of Thailand
★ "National Outstanding Youth" as a public person helping children and youth cope with social problems," receiving an honorable plaque and a certificate from HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn
★ Nominee, "Best Female Artist of the Year" and "Song of the Year" in "9 Entertainment Awards 2009"
★ Winner, "The Star" Competition Season 4
★ Winner, "Dun Dara" Singing Contest in 'At tens' (Varity TV Show) (singing "Tummai Tung Tum Gup Chun Dai" and "Rongram Jai")
★ Winner, Singing Competition for the Trophy of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
★ Winner, "To Be Number 1" Singing Contest in Southern Regional Round; Honorable Mentioned in National Round
★ Gold Medal, "YAMAHA Thailand 2008" Singing Contest, Southern Regional Round 2008
★ Winner, National "OTOP Singing Contest" (singing "Suriyothai")
★ Winner, "Siam Kolakarn" National Singing Contest for Siam Kolakarn's students nationwide
★ Nominee, "Best Female Artist" in the 6th "Hamburger Awards" (Variety Magazine)
★ Nominee, "Best Female Artist" in "Season Awards 2009"
★ Nominee, "Best Female Artist" in "Kom Chud Luek Awards"
★ Nominee, "Best New Artist" and "Best Female Artist of the Year" in "Seed Awards 2009"
★ Best New Artist of the Year, 94 EFM Radio Station
★ 2nd Rank, "Best Female Artist of the Year," Siam Dara Magazine
★ 2nd Rank, "Most Favorite Female Artist of the Year," Siamrath Newspaper
★ 9th Rank, "Most Favorite Artist," "Weekly News" newspaper
★ Best Original Song ("Lights and Shadows"), Best Covered Song ("Lights and Shadows"), Best New Artist, and "The Star" with Best Vocal Performance, "Soizza Awards 2008" (Online Voting)
