Fantin Rio Raj, better known as Rio Raj, is an Indian actress, model, anchor, and video jockey. In 2020, he participated in “Bigg Boss Tamil 4.”
Wiki/Biography
Rio Raj was born on Friday, 17 February 1989 (age 31 years; in 2020) in Erode, Tamil Nadu. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Rio Raj in childhood
He got his schooling from Tamil Nadu’s Boys Govt. Hr. Sec. School and went to Guru Ragavendra Polytechnic College to further his studies. After graduation, Rio worked as an employee in a private company for several years.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 9″
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Family & Caste
Parents & Siblings
Not much is known about his parents. He has a brother.
Rio Raj with his mother
Rio Raj with his family
Wife & Children
Rio Raj got married to 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
Career
Rio Raj started his acting career in 2006 by playing small roles in Vijay TV serials like “Kana Kaanum Kaalangal Kalooriyin Kathai.” After working as an actor for a while, Rio started working as a VJ in “Sun Music.” Some of his most popular shows include ‘Kaloori Kalam,” “Suda Suda Chennai’, ‘Your Attention Please’, ‘Coffee Tea Area’, ‘Free Ah Vidu’ and “Ready, Steady, Po.”
Show hosted by Rio Raj
After working as an actor for a long time, he turned back to acting with season 3 of the TV series “Saravanan Meenatchi” (2016-2018) and played the role of ‘Saravanan.’
Saravanan Meenatchi poster
He made his film debut in 2017 with the Tamil film “Sathriyan” playing the role of Guna’s friend.
Sathriyan Movie Poster
After that, he appeared in the movies “Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja” (2019) and “Plan Panni Pannanum” (2020).
Rio Raj in Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja
He also appeared in the short film “Kadhal Ondru Kanden” as ‘Gautam’ (2019). In 2020, he participated in the reality game show “Bigg Boss Tamil 4.”
Rio Raj in Bigg Boss Tamil 4
Award
- Vikatan Award for Best Anchor (2014)
- Vijay Television Award for ‘The Best Find of the Year’ (2017)
- Galatta Award for Best Host (2018)
- Edison Awards for Rising Stars 2019 (2020)
Rio Raj receives the award
Favorite Things
- Food: Vada, Uthappam, Aviyal
- Travel Destination: Kerala
Facts/Trivia
- His hobbies include traveling and cycling.
- He owns Mahindra Thar and Royal Enfield.
Rio Raj with his Thar
Rio Raj with his bike
Categories: Biography
Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
