River Joseph
River Joseph | |
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| Born | River Iye Manalo Joseph January 3, 1999 Muntinlupa City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2022–present |
| Agent(s) | Star Magic, Rise Artists Studio |
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River Iye Manalo Joseph (born January 3, 1999) is a Filipino actor and entrepreneur. He is best known for his roles in the television series He's Into Her, The Iron Heart, Unbreak My Heart, Pamilya Sagrado,[1] and Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition.
Early life and education
River Joseph was born on January 3, 1999, in
Career
Joseph began his career as a commercial model. During the COVID-19 pandemic, his TikTok videos gained attention, leading his manager to encourage him to audition for Rise Artists Studio,[2] a talent management division of Star Magic. He made his acting debut in 2022 as part of the cast of He's Into Her Season 2.[3]
Following his debut, Joseph starred in the action-drama series The Iron Heart[4] and later appeared in the romance-drama Unbreak My Heart.[5] In 2024, he took on a role in the family drama Pamilya Sagrado,[6] acting alongside prominent Filipino actors including Kyle Echarri, Grae Fernandez, and Piolo Pascual.
In addition to his acting career, Joseph is a contestant on the reality television show Pinoy Big Brother,[7] where he continues to gain popularity.[8]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Networks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | He's Into Her - Season 2 | John Benjamin "BJ" Jose | Kapamilya Channel, A2Z |
| 2023 | The Iron Heart | Carl | Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, Jeepney TV, TV5 |
| Teen Clash | Unknown | IWantTFC | |
| Unbreak My Heart | GMA Network, GTV | ||
| 2024 | Pamilya Sagrado | Stevenson "Steven" Hermoso | Kapamilya Channel, A2Z, Jeepney TV, TV5 |
| 2025 | Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition | Housemate | GMA Network |
Personal life
Aside from his acting career, Joseph has a passion for sports. He played basketball during his high school years and participated in the annual Star Magic All-Star Games. He also enjoys playing golf in his free time.[9]
References
- ^ a b "Fun Facts About River Joseph, The Golden Retriever Boy Of The PBB House". Nylon Manila. March 12, 2024. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ "#PARCINQSuperFresh Featuring River Joseph". Parcinq. March 15, 2024. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ "25 Questions with River Joseph". ABS-CBN. 2022. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ "River Joseph, CJ Salonga Share Interesting Facts About Their Intense Scenes". ABS-CBN. April 21, 2023. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ "River Joseph: From Influencer to Serious Actor". Daily Tribune. August 12, 2024. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ "River Joseph on Joining Frats, Forming Real Brotherhood in 'Pamilya Sagrado'". Inquirer.net. March 23, 2024. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ "Meet PBB Celebrity Colab Housemate River Joseph". GMA Network. March 24, 2024. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ "Stars Align, Surprises Unfold as Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition Begins". ABS-CBN. March 10, 2025. Retrieved March 24, 2025.
- ^ "Gallery: Good Boy Energy Overflows in River Joseph's Pre-Bahay Ni Kuya Selfies". ABS-CBN. March 14, 2025. Retrieved March 24, 2025.