Fantin Rio Raj, better known as Rio Raj, is an Indian actor, model, host and video jockey. In 2020, he participated in Bigg Boss Tamil 4.
Wiki/Biography
Rio Raj was born on Friday, February 17, 1989 (31 years old in 2020) in Erode, Tamil Nadu. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Leo Raggi’s Childhood
He attended Government HR Secondary School for Boys in Tamil Nadu and later pursued his studies at Guru Raghavendra Institute of Technology. After graduation, Rio worked for a private company for a few years.
appearance
Height (approximate): 5′ 9″
Hair color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Family and caste
Parents and siblings
Not much is known about his parents. He has an elder brother.
Rio Raj and his mother
Rio Raj and family
Wife and children
Rio Raj married Shruthi Ravi on Thursday, February 9, 2017. The couple has a daughter, Rithi.
Rio Raj and his wife
Rio Raj with his wife and daughter
Profession
Rio Raj started his acting career in 2006 by playing a small role in Vijay TV’s TV serial Kana Kaanum Kaalangal Kalooriyin Kathai. After a stint as an actor, Rio started working as a VJ on Sun Music. His most popular shows include Kaloori Kalam, Suda Suda Chennai, Your Attention Please, Coffee Tea Area, Free Ah Vidu and Ready, Steady, Po.
Rio Raj Hosting
After working as a host for many years, he turned to acting again and played the role of “Saravanan” in the television series “Saravanan Meenatchi” season 3 (2016-2018).
Saravanan Meenatchi poster
In 2017, he made his screen debut in the Tamil film Sathriyan, playing the role of Guna’s friend.
Sathriyan movie poster
He then acted in the films Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja (2019) and Plan Panni Pannanum (2020).
Rio Raj of Nanjamundu Odu Raja of Nermayundu
He also acted in the short film Kadhal Ondru Kanden as ‘Gautam’ (2019). In 2020, he participated in the game reality show Bigg Boss Tamil 4.
Rio Raj in Bigg Boss Tamil 4
Awards
- Vikatan Best Anchor Award (2014)
- Vijay TV Awards “Discovery of the Year” (2017)
- Galata Award for Best Host (2018)
- 2019 Edison Rising Star Award (2020)
Rio Raj Award
Favorite things
- Food: Vada, Uthappam, Aviyal
- Travel destination: Kerala
Facts/Trivia
- His hobbies include traveling and cycling.
- He owns a Mahindra Thar car and a Royal Enfield car.
Rio Raj and his Thar
Rio Raj and his bike
Categories: Biography
Source: HIS Education