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Rivkah Reyes

Rivkah Reyes

Acting

Biography

Rivkah Reyes (they/she, but mostly they) is a queer Filipinx-Jewish actor, musician, comedian, producer, and writer from Chicago. They have been performing since the age of 4 when they picked up a guitar for the first time. In the 4th grade, Rivkah performed on the NPR show From the Top, which eventually led to them being discovered and cast in the 2003 film School of Rock. Since their movie debut, Riv has been a prominent force in the comedy and theater scenes of Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York. They have worked with The Second City in Chicago on several sketch revues and performed improv, sketch, and stand-up at iO, The Hollywood Improv, The Laugh Factory, Club Cumming, and Las Culturistas' I Don't Think So Honey! Live. They are an alum of the School at Steppenwolf, The Second City and iO's training centers, and the University of Illinois at Chicago. In 2020, Rivkah released an article called “Confessions of an Obsolete Child Actor” about their journey from childhood stardom to adulthood lessons. Currently, Riv resides in Los Angeles and spends their days drinking tea, listening to Lo-Fi beats, and being a spooky witch.

Known For

The School of Rock
7.1

Fired from his band and hard up for cash, guitarist and vocalist Dewey Finn finagles his way into a job as a fifth-grade substitute teacher at a private school, where he secretly begins teaching his straight-A students the finer points of rock 'n' roll and the power of sticking it to the man. But as the school’s stern principal closes in and the Battle of the Bands looms, Dewey risks everything to prove that rock 'n' roll can change lives.

The School of Rock

2003
One of Them Days
6.7

Best friends and roommates Dreux and Alyssa are about to have One of Them Days. When they discover Alyssa’s boyfriend has blown their rent money, the duo finds themselves going to extremes in a comical race against the clock to avoid eviction and keep their friendship intact.

One of Them Days

2025
Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny
6.8

Highlighting one of the most innovative American directors, this film reveals the path traveled by the auteur from his small-town Texas roots to his warm reception on the awards circuit. Long before he directed Boyhood, Richard Linklater’s intense desire to create fueled his work outside the Hollywood system. Rather than leave Texas, he chose to collaborate with like-minded artists crafting modest, low-budget films in a DIY style. His ability to showcase realistic characters and tell honest stories was evident from his films, and others soon took notice of his raw talent.

Richard Linklater: Dream Is Destiny

2016
Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls
6.0

Onyx joins a group of fellow occultists to attend a dark ritual at the mansion of their idol, Bartok. Suspecting Bartok’s nefarious intentions, Onyx is suddenly immersed in a world of monsters, mystery, and mayhem.

Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls

2023
The Merry Gentlemen
5.8

To save her parents' small-town nightclub, a Broadway dancer stages an all-male, Christmas-themed revue — and meets a guy with all the right moves.

The Merry Gentlemen

2024
The Room Returns!
N/A

A green-screen reliant remake of Tommy Wiseau's 2003 cult film.

The Room Returns!

2025
Off Shoot
6.0

A photographer and his assistant navigate wild and unpredictable clients in their Los Angeles studio.

Off Shoot

2024
Linklater: St. Richard of Austin
N/A

Ben Lewis spends time with Richard Linklater, the highly-respected director of 'Slacker', 'School of Rock', and 'Before Sunset', along with some of the stars of his films. He attempts to discover how an anti-consumerist filmmaker has become a worldwide success.

Linklater: St. Richard of Austin

2004
Alex/October
5.7

A desperate man places a bizarre classified ad to end his life, but a strange turn of events occurs when an aimless girl decides to answer. As their lives collide, they realize the smallest choices can be the difference between life and death.

Alex/October

2022
Complicated Order
N/A

Remy, a depressed twenty-something has been dumped. When she accidentally places a food delivery order to her estranged girlfriend’s house, she must set out on a journey to retrieve it — causing her to reexamine their entire relationship, and herself, in the process.

Complicated Order

2023
Gianna
N/A

Gina, a Filipina Gemini doing her best, takes the advice of her sliding scale therapist to spend a day with her INNER SABOTEUR. Enter Gianna. Will they make peace, or does Gianna, like, literally want Gina dead?

Gianna

2023
A Holiday I Do
3.5

When a small town single mom falls for her ex-husband's beautiful and sophisticated wedding planner, she'll need some Christmas magic to fix the chaos that ensues.

A Holiday I Do

2023
Monuments
5.9

A young widower sidesteps grief, loss, and familial dysfunction when he steals his wife's ashes and sets off on an impulsive odyssey through America's heartland to find something he'd lost long before her death.

Monuments

2021
Upside Down Pineapple
N/A

The true story of her best friend's mysterious murder would make the perfect prime time miniseries, but can former queen bee Penelope Pierce convince her reluctant clique to sign over their life rights?

Upside Down Pineapple

2024
A Picture Perfect Holiday
4.8

Gaby Jones, fashion photographer, takes a holiday retreat against her desire by advise of her friend. She will then find that there's more behind a photo when she meets wildlife photographer Sean.

A Picture Perfect Holiday

2021
Clementine
N/A

A young woman finds her childhood doll at her parents' yard sale.

Clementine

2025
Bad Animal
7.0

Everything changes for a rising hip-hop star, SEMBRÉ, and his manager, MARLENE, a talented indie artist in her own right; as they are dealing with the collapse of their five-year romance, a new producer shows up with a major record deal, forcing them to confront their past while navigating the price of loyalty and fame in the underground Chicago music scene.

Bad Animal

2021
Are You Fucking Kidding Me?!
N/A

Party clown Bobo endures the birthday gig from hell, involving a snarky coworker and nightmare clients.

Are You Fucking Kidding Me?!

2025
Too Romantic
N/A

In a glossy rom-com world, Samantha Carr is a struggling influencer known for her anti-love love songs and carefully curated online persona. When she collaborates with viral creator Mac Mayhew, their instant chemistry turns a songwriting session into an unexpectedly perfect date. But after an awkward and emotionally confusing sexual experience, Samantha’s world begins to crack, forcing her to question whether she’s chasing real connection - or if it’s all just for show.

Too Romantic

2026
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N/A

A messy, heartbroken man returns to the city hoping to win back the ex he ghosted and reconnect with his chosen family, but he finds that everyone’s moved on — except him. Now he has one chaotic weekend to make things right … or finally let go.

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