Reba Monica John Biography: Age, Husband, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Height, Bigil, Career

Reba Monica John is an Indian actress and model known for her work in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada cinema.

She gained prominence with her debut role as Chippy in the Malayalam film Jacobinte Swargarajyam (2016), directed by Vineeth Sreenivasan, and further established herself with roles in Bigil (2019) alongside Vijay and Rathnan Prapancha (2021).

Profile

• Full Name: Reba Monica John
• Stage Name: Reba Monica John
• Born: 4, February 1994
• Age: 31 years old
• Birthplace: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
• Nationality: Indian
• Occupation: Actress, Model
• Height: 1.68m
• Parents: Mini John
• Siblings: Shane John, Libby John
• Spouse: Joemon Joseph (m. 2022)
• Children: None
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Reba Monica John was born on February 4, 1994, in Bangalore, Karnataka, to a middle-class Malayali Christian family with roots in Mangalore.

Her mother, Mini John, is known, but her father’s name remains undisclosed.

She grew up with her brother, Shane John, and sister, Libby John, and is a cousin to actress Anu Emmanuel.

Raised in Bangalore, Reba showed an early interest in performing arts, particularly Bharatanatyam, which she trained in for over 10 years.

She attended St. Teresa’s School in Kochi and later graduated with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemistry from Christ University, Bangalore, showcasing her academic discipline before entering entertainment.

Career

Reba Monica John began her career in the spotlight as a finalist and second runner-up in the 2013 reality TV show Midukki on Mazhavil Manorama, which highlighted her poise and charisma.

Her acting debut came in 2016 with the Malayalam film Jacobinte Swargarajyam, where she played Chippy alongside Nivin Pauly, earning praise for her natural performance in the family drama.

She continued in Malayalam cinema with roles in Paippin Chuvattile Pranayam (2017) as Teena Kunjachan, Kaly (2019), and Forensic (2020), showcasing her ability to handle diverse roles from comedy to thriller.

Her Tamil debut came in 2018 with Jarugandi, playing Keerthy in an action-drama.

She gained significant recognition in 2019 for her role as Anitha, a football player, in the Tamil sports drama Bigil, starring Vijay, which was a major commercial success.

Her Kannada debut in Rathnan Prapancha (2021) as Mayuri earned critical acclaim for her portrayal of a nuanced character in a comedy-drama.

In 2023, she ventured into Telugu cinema with Samajavaragamana, playing Sarayu, and appeared in the Tamil-Telugu bilingual horror thriller Boo as Meera.

She also starred in the Tamil series Akash Vaani (2022) as Vaani and the music video Kutty Pattas (2021), expanding her presence across mediums.

Reba’s modeling career includes campaigns for Dhatri Hair Oil and Kalyan Jewelers, and she was featured on the cover of She India magazine’s Malayalam edition in 2022.

Her upcoming projects include the Tamil film Mazaiyil Nanaigiren (2024) and the Malayalam thriller Innale Vare (2024), reflecting her continued growth in pan-Indian cinema.

Known for her versatility and cultural adaptability, Reba’s fluency in Malayalam, Tamil, and Hindi enhances her appeal across regional industries.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @reba_john

Personal Life

Reba Monica John married Joemon Joseph, her partner of over three years, on January 9, 2022, at St. Patrick’s Church in Bangalore, following a sangeet ceremony attended by close friends and family.

They have no children.

Based in Bangalore, Reba is an advocate for animal welfare, mental health awareness, and women’s education, often supporting stray animals and initiatives for underprivileged girls.

Filmography

• Jacobinte Swargarajyam (2016)
• Paippin Chuvattile Pranayam (2017)
• Jarugandi (2018)
• Kaly (2019)
• Bigil (2019)
• Edakkad Battalion 06 (2019)
• Forensic (2020)
• Rathnan Prapancha (2021)
• FIR (2022)
• Akash Vaani (2022, TV series)
• Innale Vare (2022)
• Boo (2023)
• Samajavaragamana (2023)
• Rajni (2023)
• Mazaiyil Nanaigiren (2024)

Net Worth

Reba Monica John has an estimated net worth of $1 million, primarily earned through her acting roles in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films, including Jacobinte Swargarajyam, Bigil, and Rathnan Prapancha.

Her modeling work for brands like Dhatri Hair Oil and Kalyan Jewelers, along with appearances in music videos and magazine covers, contributes to her income.