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20 facts about River Zain Ceballos
If you haven't heard of River Zain Ceballos - you'll soon hear about him!
Between activist and on-screen work, River has worked hard to make a name for itself in the industry.
With facts provided by River himself, you're sure to get the most unique and engaging information about this growing actor!
River Zain Ceballos is an actor, model, writer, television personality, and activist.
River is 28 years old this year - he was born on 11 March 1992 and raised in Fresno, California with Debra Valenzuela and Paul Ceballos.
Sadly, his brother Adrian passed away in 2013, but he continues to be River's greatest inspiration.
River is named after legendary actor and musician, River Phoenix, with whom he modeled his career.
Before starting to pursue acting, River originally intended to become a singer and dancer.
Some of his nicknames are Bird, Riv, Rio and Tum Tum.
His favorite colors are black and neon blue - especially neon!
River studies child psychology at Willow International City College.
Although he is pursuing a career in the industry, if he has to choose a different career path, he will be an MMA fighter.
River 6’1 with dark brown eyes - and lots of tattoos!
After his brother passed away, River went through a very difficult time and faced many challenges with his mental and physical health.
For this reason, he tries his best to use his platform to voice mental health awareness and has been involved in many campaigns, such as #NotesfromShawn with Shawn Mendes.
River was good friends with Shawn Mendes, after meeting him through Shawn's campaign and continuing the friendship after they connected.
After being inspired by #NotesfromShawn, River reached out to different organizations and started writing for them.
River appeared in Yellowcard's music video for "Sing For Me" in which he shared his story about depression and self-harm.
Since then, he has launched his own non-profit organization called "Cali Misfits Collection", where he sells suicide-proof bracelets like the ones he wears in the Yellowcard music video.
The first major television role that River auditioned for was Freddie Benson on iCarly.
River is a huge fan of Machine Gun Kelly and Eminem.
As a child, River used the phone book to call major studios such as Warner Bros and Ren Mar Studios to beg them to put him on a TV show or movie.
River helped promote a campaign called “Mirror Messages” as part of dosomething.org - this is a byproduct of #NotesfromShawn.
