Freen Sarocha Chankimha, better known as Freen, made history as the first Thai actress to attend the Met Gala, following actor Bright Vachirawit’s debut in 2024. She stunned in a custom look by Alessandro Michele, paired with Valentino Garavani accessories, making a huge step for Thai representation on fashion’s biggest night.
May 05, 2025 Freen Sarocha attends the 2025 Met Gala wearing Valentino to celebrate "Superfine: Tailoring Black Style" at Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City
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In January 2024, Freen Sarocha became the first Thai ambassador for Valentino, and made her Paris Fashion Week debut at Valentino’s Spring/Summer 2025 show. Freen’s Met Gala debut came just a week after she was announced as a Friend of Charlotte Tilbury, proving her rising status in the worlds of fashion and beauty.
March 09, 2025 Freen Sarocha attends Valentino "Le meta-theatre des intimites" show as part of Paris Fashion Week
Photo: Victor Boyko/Getty Images for Valentino
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Freen’s journey to fame began in 2016 as a finalist in Miss Teen Thailand. The competition opened doors to hosting opportunities and her first acting gig in the music video for The Toys’ “Before Rain”, which has since garnered over 66 million views. Her breakout role eventually came in Gap: The Series, Thailand’s first Girls’ Love show, which aired from late 2022 to early 2023.
From a finalist in a national beauty pageant to becoming the first Thai actress at the Met Gala, Freen Sarocha is redefining what it means to be a Thai star on the world stage. Her impact continues to grow, marking her as one of Thailand’s most exciting talents to watch.
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