Addy Raj
| Addy Raj | |
|---|---|
 Addy Raj in November 2016 | |
| Born |
Adhiraj Gaur 30 August 1995 Ajmer, Rajasthan, India |
| Residence | Metro Manila, Philippines and New Delhi, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Education | Graphic and Website Designer , Bachelor of Arts |
| Occupation | Actor, Model & Singer |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Agent | GMA Artist Center (2016-present) |
| Known for | I Love OPM, Jai Patel in Meant to Be |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Website |
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Adhiraj Gaur (Hindi: अधिराज गौर, born on 30 August 1995 in Ajmer, Rajasthan, India), popularly known as Addy Raj, is an Indian actor, model, singer and a former exchange student in the Philippines. He is best known for appearing in ABS-CBN's I Love OPM in 2016. He later transferred to rival network GMA and now is one of the main cast of the TV series Meant to Be, a romantic-comedy drama. He portrays the role of Jai Patel, an Indian suitor to Billie Bendiola (portrayed by Barbie Forteza), in the show.[1][2]
Early life and career
Addy Raj was born as Adhiraj Gaur on 30 August 1995 in Rajasthan, India and raised in New Delhi, Delhi, India. His father, Suchek Gaur, is a forest officer in India while his mother is a housemaker. Addy also has an elder sister. In an episode of the Public Affairs program Tunay Na Buhay, it was revealed that Addy was a professional Track and field athlete in college and had an ambition of being "The fastest runner of India". He managed to be among the top 20 fastest men of India in the event of 100m in 2014. Because of his athleticism, he became an exchange student at the Ateneo de Manila university in the Philippines, where he stayed for two months.[3] After graduating in India, Addy returned to the Philippines to start an acting career. He was then discovered by ABS-CBN's I Love OPM, a reality music competition show wherein all of the contestants were foreigners. Addy was eventually eliminated, only reaching the Top 24. However, he quickly signed on to the rival station GMA Network and was immediately given his first project, a romantic-comedy drama called Meant to Be
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Sirkus | Sandrino | GMA Network |
| Dear Uge: Bongga Bonita | Jerome | ||
| Super Ma'am | Christian | ||
| Celebrity Bluff | Himself/ Player | ||
| All Star Videoke | Himself/ Videoke Star | ||
| 2017 | 3 Days of Summer | Himself | |
| Daig Kayo ng Lola Ko | Princes Kumar | ||
| Dear Uge : NPBSB | Francis | ||
| Full House Tonight | Various Role | ||
| The Lolas' Beautiful Show | Himself/Guest | ||
| Follow Your Heart | Himself/Contestant | ||
| People vs. the Stars | Himself/ Special Appearance | ||
| Meant to Be | Jai Patel | ||
| 3 Days of Summer (TV Mini-Series documentary) | Himself/Host | ||
| 2016 | I Love OPM | Performer | ABS-CBN |
Accolades
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 31st PMPC Star Awards for Television | Best New Male TV Personality[4] | Meant to Be | Nominated |
See also
References
- ↑ "GMA Artist Center welcomes Ivan Dorschner and Addy Raj - GMANetwork.com - Entertainment - Home of Kapuso shows and stars - Articles".
- ↑ "Indian student charms with 'I Love OPM' song". ABS-CBN. 15 February 2016. Retrieved 12 September 2018.
- ↑ "Tunay na Buhay: Addy Raj, ikinuwento kung paano siya naging isang Kapuso". GMA Public Affairs.
- ↑ "Nominees for 2017 Star Awards for TV revealed". news.abs-cbn.com. ABS-CBN News. 30 October 2017. Retrieved 13 November 2017.