Biography

Thomas Miguel Rivas, born on July 9, 1988, to Julio and Christina Rivas, embarked on his acting journey at the age of 5 with school plays. In high school, he delved into drama, achieving recognition on state and regional levels with performances in "The Rainmaker," "Bye Bye Birdie," "Edgar Allan Poe's Nevermore," "The Day They Shot John Lennon," "Night of the Living Dead," and "Romeo and Juliet." As the eldest of four siblings, Alexia Rivas, Cesar and Ariel Rivas. Thomas transitioned to on-camera acting at 15 after signing with long-time agency Magna Talent Agency. Immediately landing notable commercials for OSRH Education, WIC Psa Tv, Micheal Brooks Jiminez, I-35 Auto Mall, Joey Chiaf, Ocean Dental,Riverwind Casino,Winstar Casino, Remington Park Casino, Hard Rock Casino, Spokies, Kevin Durants MVP Speech, Bob Moore Honda and many more, including "Gear Up."

His cinematic debut came in 2007-08 with the feature film "Ivory" starring Travis Fimmel and Beau Garret and later contributed to US military training videos. While pursuing a film and video production degree at OCCC college, Thomas founded Rivas Enterprise Films in 2016. He crafted compelling works like "Labyrinth of Horror" and "Dawn of a New Age: Day Walkers," followed by his first feature, "No Man's Land," which found a home on Amazon in January 2020.

Thomas continued to make waves with the award-winning "Rise of the Crimson Butcher," completed in October 2022, and the chilling "Terror House," finalized in October 2023. Currently, he's immersed in a new venture-a TV series titled "Tales from the Shadows," slated for Amazon Prime. Thomas Rivas is not only a trailblazer in the film industry but has also inspired a family legacy in filmmaking. As the proud parent of Josue Valle, Eliana Rivas, Evelynn Rivas, and Ian Rivas, it's noteworthy that all three younger siblings share the same passion for the craft and have become integral actors in Thomas's major films. This familial collaboration not only strengthens their bond but adds a unique and enriching dimension to the cinematic world crafted by the Rivas family.
- IMDb mini biography by: Thomas Rivas