Andrei Iosivas: Ethnicity| Parents| Age| Bengals| Stats

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Early Life & Background

Andrei Iosivas was born on October 15, 1999 in Tokyo, Japan.
He moved to Honolulu, Hawaii with his family when he was around four years old, and grew up there.
Iosivas became a U.S. citizen at age 17, adding American nationality to his multicultural heritage.

Andrei has a mixed heritage: his mother is Filipino and his father is Romanian.
His parents are named Mihai Iosivas (father) and Evelyn “Bing” Iosivas (mother).
Growing up in a multilingual / multicultural household — his parents reportedly speak a combined five languages — helped shape his adaptable personality and worldview.
The blend of Filipino, Romanian, Japanese (birthplace), and American upbringing gives Iosivas a truly global identity. Many fans highlight this diversity as part of what makes his story unique.

Iosivas attended high school in Hawaii at Punahou School, where he discovered his love for football at a young age.
For college, he played for Princeton Tigers (2018–2022).
In college, he wasn’t just a football standout — he was also a talented track & field athlete, competing in the heptathlon and earning All-American honors.
The blend of size, speed, and athleticism made him attractive to NFL scouts. In the 2023 NFL Draft, he was selected in the 6th round (206th overall) by Cincinnati Bengals.

Physical profile: 6′3″, 210 lbs — giving him a good build for a wide receiver.
Through the 2024 season, Iosivas had a total of 51 receptions for 595 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns.
In 2024 alone, he recorded 36 receptions, 479 yards, and 6 touchdowns — a clear jump from his rookie year.
Known for being effective in the red zone: many of his touchdowns have come on plays inside the opponent’s 10-yard line.
He has lined up both as an outside receiver and sometimes in the slot — showing versatility in the Bengals’ offensive schemes.

Iosivas is one of the few NFL players with a truly global background: born in Asia (Japan), raised in Hawaii (U.S.), with Filipino and Romanian roots. That multicultural story resonates with many fans worldwide.
His athleticism is not limited to football — his track and field background (heptathlon) at Princeton shows his broad athletic skills, which translate onto the football field.
The combination of physical traits (height, speed), academic background (Ivy League), and cross-cultural upbringing makes him a unique presence in the NFL, both on and off the field.

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