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Lingling Kwong: From Beauty Queen to GL Star

The Thai-Chinese star began as a beauty queen and is now a rising GL actress and fashion entrepreneur—effortlessly balancing style, ambition, and influence across Asia.

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She’s owned the spotlight ever since she stepped into it. Thai-Chinese actress Lingling Kwong has been captivating audiences since her pageant days, commanding attention with every look. She won first runner-up at the Miss Khao Suan Kwang Contest, and while she didn’t take home the crown, she certainly captured the crowd’s hearts—a moment that would mark the start of her journey into entertainment.

Lingling Kwong, Thai-Chinese actress
Lingling Kwong, Thai-Chinese actress

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Girls Love Star

Kwong debuted as an actress in 2020 with a supporting role in the series My Forever Sunshine. Two years later, she led the drama Makkali The Love Tree, which earned her more traction. But it was in the sapphic series The Secret of Us (2024), starring opposite Orm Kornnaphat, where she gained widespread recognition.

Only You, starring Lingling Kwong and Orm Kornnaphat
Only You, starring Lingling Kwong and Orm Kornnaphat

The critically acclaimed GL went on to win GL Series of the Year and Most Popular Series. With the show’s success and the leads’ chemistry, the two reunited for the ongoing action-GL series Only You.

Building a Fashion Empire

Known to fans as LingOrm, the pair has become an undeniable force in Thailand’s GL landscape, capturing not just audiences but luxury houses as well. A rare move, Dior signed both actresses as brand ambassadors, recognizing their cultural and commerical impact.

Kwong wearing her brand, AlwaysWonder
Kwong wearing her brand, AlwaysWonder

Beyond acting , Kwong has become a rising force in fashion. Her effortless sophistication earned her a seat at Paris Fashion Week, where she made her debut last year. But her love for fashion extends beyond front rows and campaigns—she founded her own label, AlwaysWonder, offering elevated essentials that reflect her refined yet understated aesthetic.

Lingling Kwong may be new to the entertainment scene, but she’s already mastering the balance between artistry and ambition. Effortlessly magnetic and ever-evolving, her ascent across Asia is just beginning—and the spotlight isn’t merely following her anymore; she’s leading it.


Follow Lingling Kwong’s rise as she takes on the worlds of fashion and film.

Featured image and Photos: LINGLING KWONG (via Instagram)

Moira Del Rosario

Moira Del Rosario

Digital Content Writer

Once immersed in fictional writing at UP Diliman, Moira del Rosario eventually traded imagined worlds for the fast-paced landscape of digital media as a Digital Content Writer for MEGA Asia, covering women’s stories across the region alongside the latest in beauty.

They spotlight women shaping culture today through profiles, exclusive features, and roundups on Asian representation at global fashion events. They also write about beauty through a growing lens—covering makeup, skincare, wellness, nails, and fragrance with curiosity and a strong eye for emerging trends.

Having worked in digital media for years, Moira is drawn to stories that beg to be unraveled—from the ever-changing landscape of pop culture and the inner workings of beauty to queer voices that deserve to be seen, celebrated, and championed.

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