5 things to know about Lingling Kwong

Actress and model Lingling Kwong (real name Sirilak Kwong) is one of the hottest new stars on Channel 3, Thailand’s biggest and first ever television network. Chloe Wong looks at what makes her so beloved by many

She is of mixed heritage

Kwong's father is from Hong Kong, while her mother is from Thailand.  She was born in Hong Kong, growing up in the Kwun Tong district. Lingling went on to graduate from St. Anthony’s Primary School by 2007 and returned to Thailand at the age of 17, eventually completing her bachelor’s degree in Tourism Management at the Khon Kaen University. That explains why she can speak Cantonese, Thai, English, and Mandarin.

She’s a beauty queen 

With her striking beauty and graceful figure, it isn’t a surprise to find out she was crowned the winner at the 2018 Miss Khao Suan Kwang competition. This victory propelled her into the spotlight. In 2016, she was 1st Runner-Up and Miss Photogenic for the Miss Silk Khon Kaen pageant. Another fun title she has won is for eating the most grilled chicken during the Miss Khao Suan Kwang competition. We love a queen who is down to chow down! 

She’s the entrepreneur behind Kwong Kee Roast  

Speaking of chowing down, Kwong Kee Roast is an online store founded by Kwong and her brother, offering the local favourite — wonton noodles and char siu. Char siu is a Chinese barbecued pork known for its distinctive sweet, savoury, and smoky flavour. Combine this with thin, springy noodles tossed in a soy sauce based sauce and you get a local classic. Kwong Kee is also famous for its egg rolls, a buttery, crispy and sweet confection. The egg rolls are made modern flavours like white chocolate, matcha strawberry, and crunchy chocolate, and delicately packed in a bold red box. It mixes the traditional with the modern, creating something new and interesting with the old. 

She has a clothing brand Always Wonder 

If you thought being a culinary creator wasn’t enough, she also founded her personal clothing brand, Always Wonder. Not only do they sell basic essentials like T-Shirts and Cardigans, their Roll with Love line includes 3D stickers, a heart-shaped Pink Mirror, and an adorable Puppy Keyring. Lingling frequently models the clothing brand herself, appearing in campaign videos and photoshoots showcasing the products. Always Wonder has even entered the Chinese market, collaborating with Kafelaku Coffee and Snack Paper.

She has new projects in the works

As of June 2025, Lingling is currently filming for a new Thai series Only You, a sapphic romance where she plays the role of a stoic but dedicated bodyguard, Tawan, assigned to protect Ira, a beloved singer and rising idol played by her co-star Orm Kornnaphat. This will be her first action-driven role, marking a new direction in her acting career. This series promises both emotional depth and dynamic fighting sequences. Stay attuned as it is anticipated to air on July 2025.

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