Paras Patel is a burgeoning actor who has garnered widespread recognition for his portrayal of 'Matthew' in the highly acclaimed series "The Chosen". The show, which is set to premiere its fifth season on Amazon Prime in the spring of 2025, has achieved a phenomenal global success, boasting an impressive viewership of over 200 million and a staggering 770 million episode views as of January 2024, making it one of the most-watched shows worldwide.
The remarkable global success of "The Chosen" has not only earned Paras a devoted fan base but has also fueled his passion for advocating for the neurodivergent community. As a proud Indian-American, Paras is committed to amplifying underrepresented voices and driving meaningful conversations within the industry.
The actor's future projects include the unscripted series "The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls" and the animated series "The Chosen Adventures", both of which will be streaming on Prime Video.
Paras made his acting debut in the Freeform TV movie Teen Spirit, where he starred as Raj Kukuri. With over a decade of experience in the industry, he has appeared in notable projects, including ABC's "Nashville" and "Fresh Off the Boat", Showtime's "Ray Donovan", and the Lionsgate film The DUFF. He also shared the screen with "The Chosen" castmate Jonathan Roumie in a memorable cameo in Jesus Revolution.
When he is not working, Paras enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring the outdoors, and indulging in his various hobbies, which include cooking, binge-watching reality TV, watching films, especially Bollywood classics, and traveling.
