My favourite non-Thai BL actors
As most of the BL series I have watched are Thai, I created a list of my favourite Thai BL actors. There are, however, many BL actors I like from other countries, especially the Philippines, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and China. As I haven't watched many series from the latter two, South Kotrea and China may be underrepresented in this list.
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Elijah Canlas
Filipino
Absolutely brilliant in full movies like "Kalel,15", "He who is without sin" and "About us but not about us", short films like "Tony" and "Ang Nagliliyab na Kasaysayan ng Pamilya Dela Cruz", also amazing in one of the most beautiful BL-series, "Gameboys" and its sequel, "Gameboys 2", and as a drug addict, bully, and bad boy in "Senior High".
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Gold Aceron
Filipino
I've loved him since "Beki Problems" and "Love at the end of the world". Brilliant in "Metamorphosis" and "May-December-January".
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Rex Lantano
Filipino
A brilliant actor, e.g. in the short films "Baitang" snf "Ang Nagliliyab ny Kasaysayan ng Pamiliya Dela Cruz", the series "Daddy Love", "Love at the End of the World", and "Papa, What is Love?". Also a successful producer, and very cute, too
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Yagi Yusei
Japanese
Incredible actor - breathtaking performance in "Utsukushii Kare" 1+2. And a beautiful man!
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Zhang Jiong Min
Chinese
Incredibly complete actor at his young age. I hope China will allow him to "stay with us".
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Kokoy de Santos
Filipino
Experienced actor, good in "Fuccbois", amazing in "Gameboys" and "Gameboys 2". Let's better not mention "Oh Mando", although it wasn't his fault.
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Kych Minemoto
Filipino
Maybe one of the most underrated Filipino actors. I've liked him since the short film "Masalimuot Ya Tiyagew Ed Dayat", he was good in "Gameboys 2", and brilliant in "May-December-January".
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Mashiko Atsuki
Japanese
The way he plays the weatherman's servile boyfriend is among the best acting in any Japenese Bl series, comparable to Hagiwara Riku in "Utsukushii Kare".
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Higuchi Kouhei
Japanese
"My Personal Weatherman" gave me serious "Utsukushii Kare" feelings, and the weatherman's amazing acting is one of the reasons.
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Xu Bin
Chinese
What a fine actor at his young age! I fell for him the moment I saw him. I hope China will allow him to "stay with us".
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Kim Seong Hyuk
South Korean
Plays Milk, the cat in human shape, absolutely credibly. This is what I call acting!
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Lee Jae Bin
South Korean
Plays Choco, the dog in human shape, absolutely credibly. This is what I call acting!
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Honda Kyoya
Japanese
Breathtaking performance in "Jack O'Frost", and brilliant again in "Me, my Husband, and my Husband's Boyfriend".
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Inukai Atsuhiro
Japanese
Brilliant in "Kei x Yaku" and "Our Dining Table", funny as hell in "The man who defies the world of BL".
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Nakata Keisuke
Japanese
Brilliantly ambiguous in "The End of the World with You", and very hot, too.
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Komiya Rio
Japanese
I already liked him in "Takara-kun to Amagi-kun", but he was absolutely amazing in "Eien no kinou".
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Jason Tauh
Taiwanese
The hottest guy in "Red Balloon" and "Papa and Daddy Season 2", again amazing in "History 5". How can anyone resist these beautiful eyes?
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Lin Chia Wei
Taiwanese
The shy and at the same time brave and determined way he gives to his character of Fu Yong Ji in H4 Close to you proves a great acting skill. And - although everybody else seems to hate him (because people can't tell the actor from the character he plays) - I loved to see him again in H5!
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Choi Jae Hyun
South Korean
Heartbreaking, breathtaking, mindblowing in "Peach of Time". Watched it for Jimmy and Tommy, and fell in love with him.
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Kaleb Ong
Filipino
Most talented Pinoy actor, deserves an actor's award for his performance in "Meet my Angel" and the short film "Lihim".
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Paolo Pangilinan
Filipino
The way he displays the fears and doubts of a young man to come out publicly consoles everyone who has been in that situation. Great actor and fighter for LGBTQ+ rights.
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Miggy Jimenez
Filipino
Lovely in his support role in Gameboys 1 & 2, amazing in "Two and One" and "Senior High".
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James Ramada
Filipino
Great actor. Made the weak series "Twinkle Twinkie Little Star" watchable, and shone again in "Osmosis".
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Erek Lin
Taiwanese
One of the most skilled actors. His performance as Amber in "DNA says love you" was simply amazing. A second of his facial expression can tell a whole story.
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Wilson Liu
Taiwanese
For me, the undisputed star of MODC, the highlight of "H4 Close to you", and kind of a BL elder statesman in "About Youth"
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Nishigaki Sho
Japanese
Caught my attention when he played a minor role in "Kieta Hatsukoi", then brilliantly starred in Minato's Laundromat".
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Ian Pangilinan
Filipino
Makes me feel and believe the hopes and disappointments of his character in GSP, has a beautiful voice and sings one of the most beautiful love songs, "KIlometer Zero". Great actor and fighter for LGBTQ+ rights.
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Allen Caguioa
Filipino
He's a natural, and he's so damn cute. He is the main reason I keep watching the awful Ranz Gonzales series.
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Migs Villasis
Filipino
Migs proves that an athlete can be an excellent actor, too. Brilliant in "In Between", convincing in "Stigma", great in "Love while you can".
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Kusakawa Naoya
Japanese
Natural, sensitive performance in "His - I didn't think I would fall in love".
