Johnrey Rivas
Johnrey Rivas (born March 30, 1997), is a Filipino actor, model, singer and director.
Johnrey Rivas | |
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Born | March 30, 1997 |
Occupation(s) | Singer, actor and model |
Career
Acting and career beginnings
A 12-year-old Rivas approached director Vince Tañada, after a staging of Ako si Ninoy in Tondo High School, to audition as an actor.[1] During his initial audition with Philippine Stagers Foundation, Rivas failed to clinch a top 10 spot among 700 aspirants. He initially worked as an usher for the group to expose himself to the theater industry and officially debuted as an actor when he was 16.[2]
Rivas was awarded Best Supporting Actor in 70th FAMAS Awards for his role in the period drama film Katips[3], which was based on the 2016 musical of the same name where he also previously appeared.[1]
As director
In 2021, the short film Zomnia, directed by Rivas, was nominated in the 2021 FAMAS Awards.
Filmography
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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2020–21 | Why Love Why | Benjo | [4] | |
2022 | Twinkle, Twinkie, Little Star | Benjo | ||
Theater
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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2016–17 | Katips | Activist | Philippine Stagers Foundation | [1] |
Awards and nominations
Year | Work | Organization | Category | Result | Source |
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2021 | Zomnia | FAMAS Awards | Best Short Film | Nominated | [6] |
2022 | Katips | FAMAS Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Won | [3] |
References
- Guerrero, Amadis Ma. (January 9, 2017). "PhilStager Follows His Dreams". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- "Napaamin Ang Tiktok Star na si Johnrey Rivas". WTFu. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- Llemit, Kathleen (July 31, 2022). "Martial Law Film 'Katips' Wins Big at FAMAS 2022". The Philippine Star. Retrieved August 1, 2022.
- Olea, Jerry (November 9, 2020). "Why Love Why stars Carl Adaron, Johnrey Rivas "nasarapan," hindi nahirapan sa sex scene". PEP.ph. Retrieved August 2, 2022.
- Bernardino, Stephanie (July 23, 2022). "'Katips' Leads FAMAS 2022 Nominees". Manila Bulletin. Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
- "FULL LIST: Winners, 2021 FAMAS Awards". RAPPLER. December 14, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2022.