Biography
Who is James Reid?
Early life and background
Robert James Reid was born on 11 May 1993. His birthplace is Sydney, Philippines. His father is Robert Malcolm Reid, an English Australian, and his mother is Maria Aprilyn Marquinez, who is Filipino. He grew up with a large blended family, including several half-siblings from both of his parents. His parents separated when James Reid was two years old. He lived in Australia until he was fifteen years old. During his youth in Australia, he participated in activities like gymnastics and swimming.
Eventually, he moved to the Philippines with his father due to financial circumstances. Adjusting to the new country proved difficult for him, particularly regarding the academic environment and social requirements. While he was once enrolled at Makati Science High School, his father also placed him in the Karabar High School Distance Education Centre in New South Wales, Australia.
Pinoy Big Brother success
In 2010, at the age of seventeen, James Reid entered the Pinoy Big Brother house. He was cast as one of the Teenternational housemates on 30 April 2010. During his time on the show, he experienced significant health problems. He visited the hospital twice for chest pains and breathing difficulties. Doctors eventually identified a hole in one of his lungs, which required him to wear an oxygen tube for one week inside the house. Despite these health challenges, he remained in the competition.
On 26 June 2010, he was named the Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Clash 2010 Big Winner. He received nearly twenty percent of the total votes, narrowly defeating the runner-up, Ryan Bang, by a margin of just over one percent.
Acting and musical career
Following his reality show victory, James signed a contract with ABS-CBN. His early acting work included roles in the programs Good Vibes and Pintada. In 2014, his breakthrough came with the lead role in the film Diary ng Panget alongside Nadine Lustre. The film was a financial success, earning over 100 million pesos during its theatrical run. He continued to star in movies such as Talk Back and You're Dead, Para sa Hopeless Romantic, and This Time. His television career also expanded with series like On the Wings of Love and Till I Met You.
Beyond acting, he pursued a career in music. He released EPs like Reid Alert and studio albums including Palm Dreams in 2017 and lovescene: in 2022. He has also received awards from organizations such as FAMAS and the MTV Europe Music Awards.
Transition to independent artist
In 2017, James Reid established his own independent record label called Careless. This move allowed him more creative control over his musical output. He wrote all the tracks for his Palm Dreams album alongside producer Paulo Tiongson. In 2019, he departed from Viva Artists Agency to focus on his independent career. His father, Robert Malcolm Reid, took over as his manager during this transition period.
He has been involved in various projects, including a remake of the Korean film Miss Granny. Although he was set to star in a new adaptation of Pedro Penduko, he withdrew from the production after sustaining a spinal injury during his training.
Birthday and age
James Reid was born on May 11, 1993, which makes James 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. James shares the date with 65 other famous people.
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