James Graham (actor)
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| Born | James David Graham August 5, 2006 |
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| Years active | 2020–2025 |
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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 (2024–2025).[2][3][4]
Early life
James David Graham was born on August 5, 2006 in Imus, Cavite.[1] According to Philippine news reports published in July 2026, he publicly disclosed his sexual orientation[5]
Career
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".[6][7] 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.[8]
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. He left show business to migrate in U.S.A.[9]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2020 | Make It with You | Young Gabo Villarica | Guest role | |
| 2022 | 2 Good 2 Be True | Young Eloy Borja | ||
| 2023 | Pepito Manaloto: Tuloy ang Kuwento | Edward | ||
| Royal Blood | Louie Castor | Supporting role | [2] | |
| 2024 | Makiling | Popoy | ||
| Widows' War | Louie Castor | [3][4] |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2022 | Maalaala Mo Kaya | Young Anthony Villadarez | Episode: "Altar" | |
| Wish Ko Lang! | Ivan | Episode: "Utang na Loob" | [8] | |
| 2023 | Tony | Episode: "Estudyante, Binato ng Tape!" |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2023 | Family Feud Philippines | Himself/Guest Player | ||
| TiktoClock | Himself/Guest | |||
| 2024 | The Clash | Himself/Video Greeting |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2023 | 7th Anniversary of the Philippine Outstanding Men & Women Awards 2023 | Outstanding Youth of the Philippines | Won | [10] |
References
- 1 2 Aquino, Maine; Anoc, Aimee (May 18, 2023). "Get to know the Filipino-American cutie of Sparkle Teens James Graham". GMA Network Inc. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- 1 2 3 Anoc, Aimee (June 19, 2023). "Kilalanin ang star-studded cast ng murder mystery series 'Royal Blood'". GMA Network Inc. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- 1 2 3 Chua, EJ (May 23, 2024). "'Royal Blood' actor James Graham joins the star-studded cast of 'Widows' War'". GMA Network Inc. Archived from the original on January 24, 2025. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- 1 2 3 Mendoza, Ruel (June 30, 2024). "James Graham, Charlie Fleming shine in Widows' War". PEP. Archived from the original on January 24, 2025. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ↑ Stent, James (2017-01-26), "Coming In and Going Out", China's Banking Transformation, Oxford University Press, pp. 189–203, retrieved 2026-07-23
- ↑ Aquino, Maine (June 20, 2023). "Sparkle Teens reveal the funniest, cutest, most energetic, and other secrets in their group". GMA Network Inc. Archived from the original on June 30, 2023. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ↑ "Dating child stars, mas angat sa mga kasamahan nila sa Sparkle Teens?". PEP. April 26, 2023. Archived from the original on July 8, 2024. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- 1 2 Anoc, Aimee (November 18, 2022). "Teen actor James Graham, mapapanood sa 'Wish Ko Lang'". GMA Network Inc. Archived from the original on November 19, 2022. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
- ↑ Gabinete, Jojo (July 19, 2026). "James Graham on unexpected coming out: "I'm still in shock."". PEP. Retrieved August 18, 2026.
- ↑ Anoc, Aimee (August 29, 2023). "James Graham, Princess Aliyah, at Aidan Veneracion, pinarangalan sa Outstanding Youth of the Philippines 2023". GMA Network Inc. Archived from the original on January 24, 2025. Retrieved July 19, 2024.