1. Early life and personal background
Ally's early life was rooted in a family with strong ties to the entertainment industry, which influenced her path into music and acting. She pursued a high school education in Bangkok before enrolling in a world-renowned music college to further her skills.
1.1. Birth and family
Achiraya Nitibhon was born on March 18, 2004, in Bangkok, Thailand. She is the only daughter of Amarin Nitibhon (อัมรินทร์ นิติพนThai), a well-known singer and actor, and Joy Achariya Angkasuwansir (จอย อัจฉรียาThai), who is Thai-American. Her aunt, Apasiri Nitibhon (อาภาศิริ นิติพนThai), is also a recognized model and actress. Notably, Ally shares her birthday with senior actress Urassaya Sperbund.
1.2. Education
Ally completed her secondary education at the International Community School (Thailand) in Bangkok. In 2021, at the age of 17, she was accepted into the Berklee College of Music, where she began studying online classes, specifically pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Professional Music Business from the Trustee and Berklee College of Music.
2. Career
Ally's career spans both acting and music, beginning with a notable film debut that leveraged her striking resemblance to a prominent actress, followed by a dedicated foray into the music industry after extensive training.
2.1. Entry into the entertainment industry
Ally's entry into the entertainment industry began in 2018 with her acting debut in the film Brother of the Year (น้อง.พี่.ที่รักThai). In the film, she portrayed the teenage version of the character Jane, a role for which she was chosen due to her facial resemblance to Urassaya Sperbund, who played the adult Jane. Following her acting debut, Ally signed as the first artist under 411 Entertainment, a company founded by Kueng-Chalermchai Mahagitsiri (เฉลิมชัย มหากิจศิริThai). She then underwent a rigorous one-year training period in South Korea to prepare for her music career before releasing her first single.
2.2. Music career
Ally officially launched her music career in 2020 with her debut single, "How To Love," which featured Korean rapper Gray. A teaser for the song was released on February 18, 2020, followed by the full music video on February 21, 2020, after her debut showcase at Parc Paragon. The song quickly gained popularity, peaking at number one on the Top 100: Thailand chart.
In July 2020, Ally released a special single titled "No Matter What I Do" during her online fan meeting. Later that year, she unveiled another special single, "Handkerchief" (ผ้าเช็ดหน้าThai), as part of her "ALLY IN THE 90'S" project, which was a remake of an old song by the group Triumphs Kingdom. In February 2021, she released "Star" (ดาวThai), her second single from the "ALLY IN THE 90'S" project, a cover of a song by Kristine Marie Nevel. This song was also used as a soundtrack for the television series Koh Rak Kon Hua Jai (เกาะรักกลหัวใจThai).
In 2021, Ally received the "Best Female Performer" award at the Kazz Awards. That same year, she performed at the Phaya Thai Palace as part of the launch event for Disney+ Hotstar in Thailand. She also collaborated with her labelmates AR3NA on the song "Ride On."
Ally continued to release new music in 2022, including the singles "Boys Like You" and "Heartbeat." In April 2022, she returned to South Korea for the first time in two years to work on a new album. In 2023, she released "Passcode (Only One Person Knows)" and collaborated with music producer The Toys on the song "ZiGZaG." Her recent releases in 2024 include "Make It Hot," an English single featuring Pink Sweat$, and "OH MY!", which she personally composed.
2.3. Acting career
Ally began her acting career in 2018, appearing in the Thai film Brother of the Year, where she played the younger version of Jane, a character portrayed by Urassaya Sperbund. Her early television appearances include the 2016 Thai PBS series Good for Nothing (เด็กไม่เอาถ่านThai), in which she played the role of Nada. In 2024, Ally took on a main role as Dear in the Thai crime drama The Believers (สาธุThai), which premiered globally on Netflix. She is also set to reprise her role as Dear in the second season of The Believers, scheduled for release in 2025.
3. Discography and Filmography
Ally's artistic output includes a growing discography of singles and collaborative tracks, alongside a developing filmography in both film and television, and a notable presence in commercials.
3.1. Music releases
- Digital singles
- "How To Love" (feat. Gray) (2020)
- "Boys Like You" (2022)
- "Heartbeat" (2022)
- "Passcode (Only One Person Knows)" (2023)
- "ZiGZaG" (2023)
- "Make It Hot" (feat. Pink Sweat$) (2024)
- "OH MY!" (2024)
- Special singles
- "No Matter What I Do" (2020)
- "Handkerchief" (2020)
- "Star" (2021)
- Collaborations
- "Ride On" (feat. AR3NA) (2021)
- "ทดลองใช้ (เป็นได้อีกเยอะ Version)Thai" (feat. Thongchai McIntyre) (2022)
- "C-Through Beauty" (feat. The Toys) (2023)
3.2. Filmography
3.2.1. Film
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Brother of the Year | Teenage Jane |
3.2.2. Television series
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Good for Nothing (เด็กไม่เอาถ่านThai) | Nada | Thai PBS | Episode: "Good for Nothing" |
| 2024 | The Believers (สาธุThai) | Dear | Netflix | Main role |
| 2025 | The Believers 2 (สาธุ 2Thai) | Dear | Netflix |
3.3. Commercials
Ally has also been featured in various commercial endorsements and advertisements.
| Year | Product |
|---|---|
| 2012 | Hygiene Max |
| 2021 | Splay Jelly Shake |
| 2021 | Voiz Wafer |
| 2022 | Citra Bright UV Lotion (Snow Lotus & Red Ginseng formula) |
4. Awards and nominations
Ally has received recognition for her contributions to the entertainment industry, particularly in music.
| Year | Event | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | KAZZ AWARDS | Female Teenage Of The Year | Nominated |
| Popular Female Artist Award | Won |