12 Things You Need To Know About Freen Sarocha
Get to know the Thai actress, model and singer.
By Raeanne Cheong, Penny Wong and Larissa Wong - published
Sarocha “Freen” Chankimha first graced Harper’s BAZAAR Singapore’s cover in May 2024, alongside her co-star and friend Becky Armstrong. Despite only breaking out into the industry in 2022, the up-and-coming artist has already made her mark in several fields, proving that she is a name to watch. And, her star continues to be on the rise. Keep reading to find out 12 things that you need to know about Freen Sarocha.
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She just launched her own entertainment company
On 14 October 2025, Freen announced that she is embarking on a new chapter in her career with her very own entertainment company, Solenn Entertainment, following her departure from Idol Factory. Through Solenn Entertainment, Freen will take the reins on her many projects spanning acting, modelling and beyond—all on her own terms. Ready for the era of Solenn to begin?
She didn’t originally plan to go into entertainment
Born on 8 August 1998 in Bangkok, Thailand, Freen has a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations and Corporate Communication from Rangsit University, and graduated with First Class Honours in 2022.
In an interview with Sarnangsit Online, an online news site run by her alma mater, Rangsit University, Freen expressed that she originally had a strong interest in pursuing a career in the corporate sector, including becoming an entrepreneur by launching her own brand platform and business.
She made her entertainment debut through a beauty contest
Freen’s entry into the entertainment industry came from her participation in Miss Teen Thailand 2016, in which she was one of the 15 finalists. Hailed as one of Thailand’s four major beauty contests and open to all girls from 15 to 18 years old, Freen’s participation in the contest subsequently opened many doors for her, including the opportunity to be the host of Miss Teen Thailand.
Her acting debut was rather unconventional
Freen’s first gig in the Thai acting scene was not a supporting role in a drama, often considered to be the usual route for most of her peers, but as an actor in the music video for the single “Before Rain” by Thai singer The Toys in 2017. At the time of writing, the video has accumulated over 66 million views and counting. She signed on with talent agency Idol Factory in 2022, then with The Venture Management in 2024.
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Her breakout role was as Sam in Gap: The Series
Freen’s breakout project came in the form of Gap: The Series, regarded as Thailand’s first GL (Girls’ Love) series. The show, which ran from November 11, 2022, to February 11, 2023, was adapted from a novel of the same name. It stars Freen as Sam, a CEO whose cold exterior begins to melt when she meets Becky Armstrong’s character, Mon, a sweet and bubbly new hire. The series, which was domestically distributed on Channel 3 and internationally on YouTube, was an instant smash hit, with the YouTube series clocking over 500 million views since its release.
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She still works closely with Becky
Freen often describes Becky as her ‘younger sister’ and has stated on multiple occasions that they work very well together. True to this, the pair continue to work on various projects together, including an international FreenBecky fan meeting with stops around the world. In fact, the pair stopped by our shores earlier this year in January as part of the tour to talk more about their creative processes and inspirations, while saying hi to their adoring fans.
She’s already sweeping award seasons
In 2023, Freen won a whopping seven Best Couple awards for her performance with Becky Armstrong in Gap: The Series, while clinching several other titles such as Maya TV’s ‘Female Rising Star of the Year’ and Y Universe’s ‘The Best Series OST’ for her work on Gap: The Series’ OST.
In 2025, Freen has had an impressive winning streak at the award shows, clinching two titles from the Kazz Awards, three from the Superstar Idol Awards, and one award each from the Nine Entertain Awards and the Kom Chad Luek Awards.
She attended her first-ever Paris fashion week in 2024
At the Valentino spring/summer 2025 show in Paris, Freen made her Paris Fashion Week debut appearance. She was joined by fellow Thai celebrity Jeff Satur.
In January 2024, she was officially announced as the brand’s first female Thai ambassador.
She can sing, dance, and play the guitar
On her birthday fanmeet titled The Freenairy Oracle, the actress whipped out a guitar and sang a cover of “Best Part” by Daniel Caesar, showing off her lovely vocals. Freen also performed “Solo”, a song by BLACKPINK’s Jennie, among many other songs.
She’s the owner of two online businesses
Even as she’s busy with her work as an actress, singer and model, Freen’s entrepreneurial spirit still shines through in her two recent business ventures, both of which she owns and runs.
Lightnight Candles is an online candle boutique that has been operating since 2021, and which comprises of candles in dreamy, elegant scents such as Blue Sea and Rose Garden.
Freen’s other online business is a clothing brand by the name of NinetyTwo, which specialises in fashionable streetwear for every occasion.
She made her Met Gala debut this year
Earlier this year, Freen made history as the first Thai actress and the second Thai celebrity to be invited to the iconic MET Gala, following Bright Vachirawit’s attendance in 2024. For the occasion, she wore an outfit that was as fabulous as she is.
Freen turned heads in a custom Valentino ensemble designed by Alessandro Michele, which featured a cream-colored blazer with black fur trim, a mesh undershirt adorned with floral appliqué that matched her lace tights, and a tiered black skirt with a train. That’s one small step up the MET steps, and one giant leap for the Southeast Asian community.
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Upcoming projects
#FreenBecky reunites once again in their upcoming series, Cranium, which is said to be their most intense drama yet. The series is a mix of science fiction, mystery, and a classic slow-burn romance storyline. Freen plays Dr. Phinya “Phin” Thananon, an intelligent but reserved forensic anthropologist and Becky stars as Dr. Bussaya “Bua” Methin, Phin’s sharp and witty former university rival. A major disaster forces the characters to team up to investigate an unidentified skull, sparking the unravelling of their past together.
The 12-episode series is scheduled for release in January 2026. It premiered for the first time at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, marking a historic moment as the first GL series ever selected to be screened at this prestigious event.
Then there is The 4 Elements, which is set to be the ultimate GL blockbuster series. Leading entertainment companies Idol Factory and North Star Entertainment have teamed up for the collaborative project with a four-part series based on the four classical elements: The Fire, The Air, The Water and The Earth.
The highly anticipated novel-turned-drama series boasts a stellar line-up of Thai It girl duos: Namneung Milin and Noey Kanteera in The Fire, Engfa Waraha and Charlotte Austin in The Water, Apple Lapisara and Mim Panthita in The Earth and, last but not least, Freen Sarocha and Becky Armstrong in The Air. Each duo will be the stars of their own standalone series, with cameos from the other pairs in The 4 Elements universe.
In The Air, Freen plays Vayo “Lom” Wathinwanit, an officer who is required to protect Princess Catherine Blew de Laina of Madelin (Becky), a visiting royal. The romantic thriller follows their action-packed journey as feelings develop between the two characters. While most of the details are strictly under wraps, this series is definitely one to keep your eyes peeled for.