Rio Raj (Bigg Boss Tamil 4) Wiki, Height, Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Rio Raj

Fantin Rio Raj, better known as Rio Raj, is an Indian actor, model, anchor, and video jockey. In 2020, he participated in “Bigg Boss Tamil 4.”

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Wiki/Biography

Rio Raj was born on Friday, 17 February 1989 (age 31 years; as of 2020) in Erode, Tamil Nadu. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.

Rio Raj in childhood

Rio Raj in childhood

He did his schooling from Tamil Nadu’s Boys Govt. Hr. Sec. School and went to Guru Ragavendra Polytechnic College to pursue his graduation. After graduating, Rio worked as an employee in a private company for a few years.

Physical Appearance

Height (approx.): 5′ 9″

Hair Colour: Black

Eye Colour: Brown

Rio Raj

Family & Caste

Parents & Siblings

Not much is known about his parents. He has one elder brother.

Rio Raj with his mother

Rio Raj with his mother

Rio Raj with his family

Rio Raj with his family

Wife & Children

Rio Raj got married to Shruthi Ravi on Thursday, 9 February 2017. The couple has a daughter Rithi.

Rio Raj and his wife

Rio Raj and his wife

Rio Raj with his wife and daughter

Rio Raj with his wife and daughter

Career

Rio Raj started his career as an actor in 2006 by playing small roles in TV serials of Vijay TV 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.”

Rio Raj hosting shows

Rio Raj hosting shows

After working as an anchor for a long time, he again shifted to acting with the TV serial “Saravanan Meenatchi” (2016-2018).

Saravanan Meenatchi Poster

Saravanan Meenatchi Poster

He made his film debut in 2017 with the Tamil film “Sathriyan” by playing the role of Guna’s friend. Subsequently, he appeared in the films “Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja” (2019) and “Plan Panni Pannanum” (2020).

Rio Raj in Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja

Rio Raj in Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Odu Raja

He has also appeared 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

Rio Raj in Bigg Boss Tamil 4

Awards

  • Vikatan Award for Best Anchor (2014)
  • Vijay Television Award for ‘The Best Find of the Year’ (2017)
  • Galatta Awards for Best Host (2018)
  • Edison Award for Rising Star of 2019 (2020)
    Rio Raj receiving an award

    Rio Raj receiving an award

Favourite Things

  • Food: Vada, Uthappam, Aviyal
  • Singer(s): A. R. Rahman, Shankar Mahadevan
  • Travel Destination: Kerala
  • Bike: Royal Enfield
  • Sport: Cricket
  • Cricketer: Sachin Tendulkar

Facts/Trivia

  • His hobbies include travelling and riding bikes.
  • He owns a Mahindra Thar and a Royal Enfield.
    Rio Raj with his Thar

    Rio Raj with his Thar

    Rio Raj with his bike

    Rio Raj with his bike

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