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Paras Patel is a rising actor best known for his role as 'Matthew' in the critically acclaimed series "The Chosen," with Season 5 premiering in Spring 2025 on Amazon Prime. "The Chosen" has become a global phenomenon, with over 200 million viewers and 770 million, episode views as of January 2024. It's one of the most-watched shows in the world.

The global success of "The Chosen" has not only earned him a devoted fanbase but also fueled his passion for advocating for the neurodivergent community. A proud Indian-American, Paras is committed to amplifying underrepresented voices and driving meaningful conversations within the industry. Coming up next is the unscripted series "The Chosen in the Wild with Bear Grylls," as well as "The Chosen Adventures" animated series which will also stream on Prime Video.

Paras made his acting debut in the Freeform TV movie Teen Spirit, starring as Raj Kukuri. With over a decade 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's not working, Paras enjoys spending time with family and friends and exploring the outdoors. He also has a passion for cooking, binge-watching reality TV, watching films-especially Bollywood classics-and traveling.

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