Jalen Hurts and Chef “Nok” make TIME Magazine list of 100 most influential people of 2025

(WPHL)– Philadelphia Eagles quarterback, Jalen Hurts, and influential Philadelphia chef and Kalaya restaurant owner, Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon, have been named two of the 100 most influential people of 2025 by TIME Magazine.

Jalen Hurts was named an TIME Magazine ICON.

“I admire how great athletes deal with both success and failure. What Jalen Hurts went through in being benched during the 2018 National Championship game would break a lot of people down. But not Jalen; he focused on what he could control and found a new path to success. In the NFL, Jalen didn’t let a Super Bowl defeat in 2023 shake his confidence. He used that loss as motivation and kept a picture of himself walking off the field after losing as his phone lock screen.

“This past February, Jalen found himself on the Super Bowl stage again. This time he led Philadelphia to a convincing victory in its rematch with Kansas City. We connected shortly after, and the only thing he asked about was insight on going back and winning again. Sometimes people win, then exhale. Jalen is not exhaling. He’s embracing the next challenge. Win or lose, Jalen’s resilience and determination offer all of us something to admire.” said Derek Jeter in TIME Magazine.

Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon, chef and owner of Kalaya in Fishtown, was named a TIME magazine innovator.

“Before you ever even see her cook, let alone taste her food, you can tell very quickly that chef Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon is a special person. She’s wild and whimsical, and somehow immediately has an emotional impact on just about everybody she comes into contact with. Talking to Nok for even a few minutes can change the course of your entire day for the better. It’s clear everything she does is from the heart, and that certainly includes her cooking.

Nok’s Thai cuisine embodies everything she’s gone through and everything she’s worked for, which means that her dishes are vibrant, personal, and full of flavor. Nok lights up any room that she enters, and her Philly restaurant, Kalaya, is no exception. She’s given everyone in the city the ability to experience an incredible meal in a beautiful space, something truly special. Eating Nok’s food—and being her friend—is a very visceral, delicious experience.” said Michael Solomonov in TIME magazine.

In a post on Instagram, Chef “Nok” said, “Pinch me. I am so honored to be featured on @time’s TIME100 list. I found out about this incredible honor while I was back home in Thailand and was so proud to be able to share it with my family there. Now, I’m so excited to share it with you all and so grateful for all of the support and unwavering love of @kalayaphilly. Xoxo, Nok, TiTi + GinGi”