Burberry ambassador Bright Vachirawit on the passions he holds close to his heart

“Being a good actor means respecting the character you’re portraying, understanding it and listening to the character more than your own self, ” Bright Vachirawit muses. This philosophy has guided the Thai heartthrob’s meteoric rise in the entertainment industry from his breakout performance in 2gether: The Series to his latest role in Love You To Debt, a journey marked by a profound connection with every character he brings to life.

With his undeniable charisma and steadfast work ethic, it wasn’t long after his debut that Bright captured the attention of Burberry. As the brand ambassador, he graced the Met Gala for the first time in Daniel Lee’s designs, making history as the first Thai actor to do so. Whether it be on set or on the red carpet, he always shines bright—fitting for the star that he is.

You are starring in a new film, Love You To Debt. Can you tell us about the plot and your character?
The movie is about a man who lived in Pattaya as a debt collector until he found someone who made him want to change and become a better person. I accepted this role because the story takes place in Pattaya and I find that interesting and challenging for me to push myself as an actor. The character is also charismatic to me. I think deep inside, his soul is pure.

Have any of your characters taught you something significant about yourself or life in general?
Love You To Debt is a good example. It shows that you cannot judge someone by his or her looks. No matter what path someone is on, it does not mean that their path reflects who they are. Everyone has his or her ‘black and white’ in life.

You’ve expressed a love for music alongside your acting career. What is it like to pursue both passions?
My music and acting careers need time, which means I need to balance myself and my schedule to fulfil both things. I find it interesting and good to put myself in both fields because they provide me with different perspectives and skills, which help me develop as a person. Music and acting are interconnected. My passions influence each other and will grow with me.

What is the biggest challenge you have encountered in your career so far and how did you overcome it?
The biggest challenge for me is when I need to do something when in reality, I want to do nothing. Every day is full of responsibilities for me, but it is not every day that my body and mind are full of energy. My work requires lots of it. It’s very challenging, but I must do it.

You are Burberry’s brand ambassador and just attended the Met Gala with the brand. Tell us what working with Daniel Lee is like.
Daniel is a great person. His work and position in the industry inspire me to be a better version of myself. Having caught a glimpse behind the scenes of his work as the chief creative officer of Burberry, I can see how he stays true to the brand’s legacy. He is also very young. A very inspirational and respectable person.

What’s your favourite piece from the Burberry winter 2024 collection and why?
I love all the check pieces. It’s interesting to see the brand’s heritage reimagined and presented on the runway in a modern manner.

Editor-in-chief Desmond Lim
Casting director Marina Fairfax
Producer Alexey Galetskiy/ Alexey Galetskiy Productions
Make-up for Bright Hiro Yonemoto/Honey Artist
Make-up for Lee and Elson Jen Myles/Streeters
Hair for Bright Walton Nunez/See Management
Hair for Lee and Elson Nero/Management Artists
Set designer Milena Gorum
Gaffers Matthew Farrell, Daren Thomas, Doug Segars and Alexandra Strasburg
Digital technician Nick Avil
Production team Sasha Ernst, Kate G and Taras Koltun
Set team Adriana Faraudo
Make-up assistant Derrick Bernard
Stylist’s assistants Itsuka Watanabe and Eonnam Kim
Location Seret Studios