Allyzza Kay Trinidad

River Joseph's favorite emoji? Smiley face, of course! Plus he talks about Esnyr, fashion trends and more

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Liezel Dela Cruz

True to his name, River Joseph is overflowing with charm and green flag energy, and the kind of smile that deserves its own fan cam compilation. Whether you’ve seen him in a series before or followed his “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/pinoy-big-brother-collab" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Collab Edition</a>” journey, chances are you’ve already fallen for that something so &#x27;good guy-coded&#x27; about him. He’s the type who listens like he really means it, answers thoughtfully, and ends every single sentence with a smile—like that’s his default punctuation mark. Literal human sunshine, right?In this random Q&amp;A sesh, River reminds us exactly why he’s everyone&#x27;s newest favorite boy next door. From his chill answers to the way he says them (with that signature smile, of course), every second is guaranteed to make you smile too. We’re not even surprised when River said that the emoji he uses the most is the smiley face. It’s basically his whole vibe, TBH.But he has depth too. When asked where he&#x27;d go if he could time travel, River&#x27;s heartfelt answer was, &quot;To a time where my family was complete.&quot;  That might also explain why &quot;Rewind&quot; was the one movie that unexpectedly made him cry. During his time in “<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/pinoy-big-brother-collab" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">PBB Collab</a>,” he often shared stories about his late dad and brother. He’s also been active in charity work as a way of continuing his brother’s legacy.On a lighter note, River picked a question about a ‘jeje’ fashion trend he once followed. He wasn’t totally sure if it counts, but he mentioned jorts.And when asked who the funniest person he knows is, with a smile, he said, “Feeling ko nasa ibang kwarto lang siya pero si Esnyr Ranollo.” He and Esnyr got even closer inside Bahay ni Kuya, and now that they’re back in the outside world, we’re getting fed with more off-cam ‘ganaps’ and even TikTok vids. They just recreated their &#x27;potato tornado&#x27; banter from their time inside Big Brother’s house.As for his bucket list, he shared that his top three goals are to win an acting award, try skydiving, and work on an international project. Here’s to manifesting all that and more with River!When it comes to friendships, River said he values trust and presence the most. He gets that some friends aren’t always physically around, but that doesn’t make the bond any less real.While we low-key expected something fancy when he was asked what food he could eat every day, River kept it simple with egg, which actually became their everyday staple in the PBB house due to tight weekly budget. His dream celebrity BFF is Charo Santos and we can already imagine their conversations being full of wisdom. And finally, when asked about his love language, River said he practices all of them. Whether it’s words, acts, or presence, he makes sure the people he loves feel it. Which basically confirms that he deserves to be called the ‘Pambansang Green Flag.’River has a solid background in entrepreneurship. A Business Management graduate from De La Salle University, he comes from a family of entrepreneurs and initially followed in their footsteps before venturing into showbiz. Despite his busy schedule, he still finds time for his athletic hobbies, particularly basketball and golf.In the acting scene, River showcased his promising talent in &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/pamilyasagrado" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pamilya Sagrado</a>,&quot; where he worked alongside fellow young stars Kyle Echarri and Grae Fernandez, as well as industry icons like Piolo Pascual. He also displayed his versatility in youth-oriented series like &quot;He’s Into Her&quot; and &quot;Teen Clash,&quot; and took part in the groundbreaking ABS-CBN and GMA collaboration &quot;Unbreak My Heart.&quot;He currently stars in the coming-of-age series &quot;<a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/6/19/emilio-daez-topbills-love-at-first-spike-on-iwant-1515" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Love at First Spike</a>,&quot; Snow streaming, and is also part of the upcoming digital film &quot;Four Bad Boys and Me.&quot; Soon, he’s set to show off his basketball skills at the much-anticipated Star Magic All-Star Games.

This River Joseph Q&amp;A is just him being charming for every single answer

This River Joseph Q&A is just him being charming for every single answer