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

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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

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Main

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  • 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

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  • 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

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Original Soundtrack

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  • 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

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

Episode Original broadcast date Episode titles[7] Average audience share
AGB Nielsen
1 May 14, 2018 Fire, Feud, Fury 4.6%
2 May 15, 2018 Adapt or Die 5.1%
3 May 21, 2018 A Man's Woman 4.8%
4 May 22, 2018 Duty or Love 4.5%
5 May 28, 2018 Best Friend 4.2%
6 May 29, 2018 Fugitive 4.0%
7 June 4, 2018 Time Is Up 4.3%
8 June 5, 2018 Compensation 4.5%
9 June 11, 2018 Shadow of the Crown 4.6%
10 June 12, 2018 The Proof of Love 5.1%
11 June 18, 2018 Choice and Decision 5.0%
12 June 19, 2018 The Crown Princess - Final 6.2%
Average 4.7%

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominee Result
2019 TV Gold Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role Nadech Kugimiya Won
Best Actress in a Leading Role Urassaya Sperbund Nominated
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Sara Legge Won
Best Art Composition Thong Entertainment Won
Best Director Amphaiphon Chitmaingong Nominated
Best Drama The Crown Princess Nominated
Nataraj Awards Best Actor in a Leading Role Nadech Kugimiya Nominated
Best Costume Design Wariya Phongkajorn Nominated
Best Ensemble Cast The Crown Princess Nominated

International broadcast

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  • 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.

References

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  1. ^ The Crown Princess To Air Soon On Thai TV3
  2. ^ a b "อ่านเรื่องย่อละคร ลิขิตรัก เรื่องย่อละคร นิยายไทยรัฐ". www.thairath.co.th (in Thai).
  3. ^ Likit Ruk
  4. ^ 3uNwtVFb2az_OZ2bhzY7gA == / ระยะ ห่าง (จาก "ละคร ลิขิต รัก The Crown Princess") - แม็ ก ซ์ เจ มน มานะ
  5. ^ ระยะ ห่าง Ost. Crown รัก The Crown Princess | แม็ ก ซ์ เจน มานะ | Official MV
  6. ^ รัก ใน ใจ - RUJ SUPARUJ (Official Lyrics Video)
  7. ^ "likit rak | Lovefia's Blog". lovefia.com.
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