How old is Freen Sarocha? Age, real name and more explored as Thai actress makes history with Met Gala debut

Thai actress Freen Sarocha reached yet another milestone by being the first Thai woman to grace the Met Gala. For the 2025 edition of fashion’s biggest night at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, Freen was seen in a custom Valentino outfit, capturing the attention of fans and fashion critics across the globe.

This event was a major landmark in her career, but equally, it was in the context of her bringing Thai culture to one of the world’s most influential fashion platforms.

With all the achievements she has made so far in her career, it is hard to believe that Freen is just 26 years old, making her journey from being relatively unknown to an international sensation all ever more astonishing.

Freen, born Sarocha Chankimha, is another example of the highly talented, throttled Japanese creatives and entertainers, set to take the global stage as she was born in Thailand on August 8, 1998. Though “Freen” is simply her nickname, the moniker has now taken widespread recognition across Asia and beyond.

Who is Freen Sarocha?

While Freen Sarocha was still a teenager, she was one of the contestants in the Miss Teen Thailand pageant. This certainly opened a few doors for her, even if she didn’t win in the end. For instance, her getting cast in the music video for Thai artist The Toys certainly led to her taking an interest in performing. From there onward, she began taking on small roles in advertisements, eventually developing a passion for acting.

Freen’s most significant breakthrough came with Gap: The Series, a show that started airing in November 2022 and ended in February 2023. Based on a popular romance novel, the series was an instant viral success in Thailand as well as internationally, particularly amongst the GL genre fans.

Freen played the character of Sam, an aloof CEO who gradually turns soft after she meets her new employee, Mon, played by Rebecca Armstrong. The two hit off so well on-screen that they became immensely popular amongst the audience, and the two, known as FreenBecky, became one of the most followed Couple Content Creators in Asia.

Freen Sarocha subsequently began exploring more diverse portrayals after Gap, including romantic sci-fi Uranus 2324, horror-comedy Rider, and The Loyal Pin, a historical drama. During an interview with Grazia Singapore, Freen revealed that she has a soft spot for controversial characters and strives to stretch her limits with every role she takes.

“I want to make the audience feel the character. At first, I didn’t think I could do it. But looking back, it’s amazing how far I’ve come.”

From screen success to fashion icon

While Freen Sarocha was still a teenager, she was one of the contestants in the Miss Teen Thailand pageant. This certainly opened a few doors for her, even if she didn’t win in the end. For instance, her getting cast in the music video for Thai artist The Toys certainly led to her taking an interest in performing. From there onward, she began taking on small roles in advertisements, eventually developing a passion for acting.

Her fashion choices reflect her personality.

“I wear what makes me feel good. Confidence is key,” she told Grazia.

Though she admits her style may not be for everyone, her authenticity and elegance have become central to her appeal.

Freen Sarocha's most significant breakthrough came with Gap: The Series, a show that started airing in November 2022 and ended in February 2023. Based on a popular romance novel, the series was an instant viral success in Thailand as well as internationally, particularly amongst the GL genre fans.

She often credits them for her growth, saying, “I think they’ve changed my life."

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Freen played the character of Sam, an aloof CEO who gradually turns soft after she meets her new employee, Mon, played by Rebecca Armstrong. The two hit off so well on-screen that they became immensely popular amongst the audience, and the two, known as FreenBecky, became one of the most followed Couple Content Creators in Asia.

Freen subsequently began exploring more diverse portrayals after Gap, including romantic sci-fi Uranus 2324, horror-comedy Rider, and The Loyal Pin, a historical drama. During an interview with Grazia Singapore, Freen revealed that she has a soft spot for controversial characters and strives to stretch her limits with every role she takes.

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