The Crown Princess

The Crown Princess (Thai: ลิขิตรัก, RTGSLikhit Rak), is a Thai television series, premiered on May 14, 2018 and last aired on June 19, 2018 on Channel 3. It starred Urassaya Sperbund and Nadech Kugimiya and produced by Ann Thongprasom.[1][2][3]

The Crown Princess
Also known as
  • The Destiny of Love
  • Love Destiny
  • Likhit Rak
Original titleลิขิตรัก
Genre
Written by
  • Natthiya Sirakonwilai
  • Kanlayanamit
Directed byAmphaiphon Chitmaingong
Starring
Country of originThailand
Original languageThai
No. of episodes12
Production
Producer
Production locationThailand
Running time110 minutes
Production companiesThong Entertainment Co., Ltd
Original release
NetworkChannel 3
ReleaseMay 14 (2018-05-14) –
June 19, 2018 (2018-06-19)

Synopsis

Because her life was put into danger after her coronation, Crown Princess Alice (Urassaya Sperbund) of the country Hyross was secretly sent to Thailand, where Dawin Samuthyakorn (Nadech Kugimiya), a Lieutenant Commander of the Thai Navy and Navy SEAL, becomes her bodyguard.[2]

Cast

Main

  • Urassaya Sperbund as Princess Alice Madeline Tereza Fillippe (aka Naree Singjun-Samuthyakorn)
  • Nadech Kugimiya as Lieutenant Commander Dawin Samuthyakorn
  • Sara Legge as Princess Catherine "Kate" William Ann Fillippe
  • Intad Leowrakwong as Prince Alan Aaron Mark Andre Fillipe

Supporting

  • Eduardo Alonso as kidnapper gangster leader
  • Khunnarong Prathetrat as Pilot Ratchata "Hin" Janenapa
  • Rawiwan Bunprachom as Sergeant Danika "Paen" Samuthyakorn
  • Nirut Sirijanya as King Henry Antoine Phillipe of Hrysos
  • Nithichai "Yuan" Yotamornsunthorn as Lieutenant Pakorn "Kan" Chanchit
  • Natthapong Chartpong as Second Lieutenant Lopboon "Ling" Jitdeva
  • Jakkrit Ammarat as General Sakchaiara Legge
  • Parisaya Jaronetisat as JC, Alice's bodyguard
  • Teerapong Leowrakwong as Prince Andre Fillippe
  • Cindy Bishop as Princess Mona
  • Yanin Vismitananda as Petra, Alice's bodyguard
  • Matthew Deane as Prince William "Wil"
  • Peter Corp Dyrendal as Haedeth
  • Areeya Chumsai as Maj.Gen. Sawanee Samuthyakorn, Mother of Dawin
  • Sakuntala Thianphairot as Priew, wife of Lopboon
  • Jaidee Deedeedee as Sakchaiara's wife

Others

Original Soundtrack

  • The opening song is Nah Tee Gub Hua Jai (in English "Duty and Heart") sung by Nadech Kugimiya and Mutmee Pimdao.
  • The second song in the series is Distance (ระยะห่าง) by Max Jenmana.[4][5]
  • The third song in the series is Ruk Nai Jai (รัก ใน ใจ) by Suparuj Techatanon.[6]

Ratings

In the table below, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.

EpisodeOriginal broadcast dateEpisode titles[7]Average audience share
AGB Nielsen
1May 14, 2018Fire, Feud, Fury4.6%
2May 15, 2018Adapt or Die5.1%
3May 21, 2018A Man's Woman4.8%
4May 22, 2018Duty or Love4.5%
5May 28, 2018Best Friend4.2%
6May 29, 2018Fugitive4.0%
7June 4, 2018Time Is Up4.3%
8June 5, 2018Compensation4.5%
9June 11, 2018Shadow of the Crown4.6%
10June 12, 2018The Proof of Love5.1%
11June 18, 2018Choice and Decision5.0%
12June 19, 2018The Crown Princess - Final6.2%
Average4.7%

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNomineeResult
2019TV Gold AwardsBest Actor in a Leading RoleNadech KugimiyaWon
Best Actress in a Leading RoleUrassaya SperbundNominated
Best Actress in a Supporting RoleSara LeggeWon
Best Art CompositionThong EntertainmentWon
Best DirectorAmphaiphon ChitmaingongNominated
Best DramaThe Crown PrincessNominated
Nataraj AwardsBest Actor in a Leading RoleNadech KugimiyaNominated
Best Costume DesignWariya PhongkajornNominated
Best Ensemble CastThe Crown PrincessNominated

International broadcast

  • The series was aired in the Philippines by GMA Network from April 8 to May 23, 2019 and rerun from January 20 to March 31, 2020.
  • The series was aired in Vietnam by HTV2, entitled Yêu anh là điều không thể (original Vietnamese sub title Duyên trời định / Sứ mệnh và con tim) from September 21, 2019.

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