James David Graham (born August 5, 2006[1]) is a Filipino-American actor. He is known for the role as Louie Castor in GMA Network's murder mystery crime drama series Royal Blood (2023) and Widows' War (2024–present).[2][3][4]

James Graham
Born
James David Graham

(2006-08-05) August 5, 2006 (age 18)
Imus, Cavite, Philippines
Occupation
  • Actor
Years active2020–present
Agents
Known for

Early life

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James David Graham was born on August 5, 2006 in Imus, Cavite.[1]

Career

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James began his career when he was a talent in ABS-CBN. In 2020, he starred as young Gabo Villarica in Make It with You (TV series) and as young Anthony Villadarez in Maalaala Mo Kaya: Altar in 2022.

In 2022, he signed a contract in Sparkle (formerly GMA Artist Center). He was one of the nineteen artists debuted as "Sparkle Teens".[5][6] He starred as Ivan in Wish Ko Lang! in the same year in his first TV guesting in GMA Network. He once later starred again in the show as Tony the next year.[7]

In 2023, he gained recognition when he was given the role of Louie Castor in the Philippine television crime drama series Royal Blood.[2] In 2024, he reprised his role in Widows' War.[3][4]

James also guested in Philippine's adaptation of Family Feud, in Makiling (TV series) and in Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento.

Filmography

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Television

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TV series
Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2020 Make It with You Young Gabo Villarica Kapamilya Channel Guest role
2022 2 Good 2 Be True Young Eloy Borja
2023 Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento Edward GMA Network
Royal Blood Louie Castor Supporting role [2]
2024 Makiling Popoy
Widows' War Louie Castor [3][4]
Anthologies
Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2022 Maalaala Mo Kaya Young Anthony Villadarez Kapamilya Channel Episode: "Altar"
Wish Ko Lang! Ivan GMA Network Episode: "Utang" [7]
2023 Tony Episode: "Estudyante, Binato ng Tape!"
Variety, game shows
Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2023 Family Feud Philippines Himself GMA Network

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Result Ref.
2023 7th Anniversary of the Philippine Outstanding Men & Women Awards 2023 Outstanding Youth of the Philippines Won [8]

Notes

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References

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  1. ^ a b Aquino, Maine; Anoc, Aimee (May 18, 2023). "Get to know the Filipino-American cutie of Sparkle Teens James Graham". GMA Network. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Anoc, Aimee (June 19, 2023). "Kilalanin ang star-studded cast ng murder mystery series 'Royal Blood'". GMA Network. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Chua, EJ (May 23, 2024). "'Royal Blood' actor James Graham joins the star-studded cast of 'Widows' War'". GMA Network. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c Mendoza, Ruel (June 30, 2024). "James Graham, Charlie Fleming shine in Widows' War". Philippine Entertainment Portal. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  5. ^ Aquino, Maine (June 20, 2023). "Sparkle Teens reveal the funniest, cutest, most energetic, and other secrets in their group". GMA Network. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  6. ^ "Dating child stars, mas angat sa mga kasamahan nila sa Sparkle Teens?". Philippine Entertainment Portal. April 26, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Anoc, Aimee (November 18, 2022). "Teen actor James Graham, mapapanood sa 'Wish Ko Lang'". GMA Network. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  8. ^ Anoc, Aimee (August 29, 2023). "James Graham, Princess Aliyah, at Aidan Veneracion, pinarangalan sa Outstanding Youth of the Philippines 2023". GMA Network. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
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