Carson Boatman has quickly become one of Days of our Lives’ most talked-about stars, winning fans over as Johnny DiMera. A natural performer, Boatman’s journey from small-town Iowa to Hollywood success has been fueled by creativity, drive, and heart. Before landing in Salem, he made his mark in the music world, performing with a signed pop group and later joining The Day Players alongside several of his DAYS co-stars. Away from the spotlight, Boatman treasures life with his wife, actress and model Julana Dizon, and their daughter, Ava Rey. With his blend of charm, musical talent, and acting depth, Carson continues to prove he’s one of daytime’s most dynamic young stars.
Key Takeaways
- Born on February 10 in Urbanville, Iowa, Carson Boatman’s Midwestern upbringing shaped the grounded charm that Days of our Lives fans love.
- Carson married actress and model Julana Dizon in a romantic Iowa ceremony in 2021 after meeting through their mutual trainer back in 2016.
- In December 2023, Boatman and Julana welcomed their first child, daughter Ava Rey — marking an exciting new chapter for the young couple.
- Carson tours nationwide with The Day Players, a music group made up of his DAYS co-stars Eric Martsolf, Wally Kurth, and Brandon Barash. Fans can catch them live through Coastal Entertainment.
- Long before his devilish Days storyline, Boatman tackled dark roles in the supernatural films Bedeviled and The Devilish Charm.
1. Midwesterner At Heart
Carson Boatman was born on February 10 in Urbanville, Iowa.
2. Boy Band
Prior to joining DAYS, Carson, his brother Conner, Austin Percario, and Josh Levi were signed to Island Records under the band name Citizen Four. You can listen to their music on SoundCloud.
3. Rocking And Rolling
Performing music is still close to Carson’s heart, and he tours regularly with The Day Players, which consists of his DAYS co-stars, Eric Martsolf (Brady), Wally Kurth (Justin), and Brandon Barash (Stefan). They formed in 2022. Boatman chatted with Soap Hub about touring with the guys during an exclusive interview. You can also visit Coastal Entertainment to get tickets to one of their upcoming shows.
4. Family Man
Carson tied the knot with actress and model Julana Dizon on July 23, 2021, in Des Moines, Iowa, which is close to where Boatman grew up. The pair met back in 2016 when their mutual trainer set them up. The couple welcomed their first child, Ava Rey, on December 18, 2023. The young family made an exciting announcement about putting down roots at a place of their own.
5. Devilish Charm
Playing the devil on DAYS was not Carson’s first foray into that type of storyline. He starred in two films — Bedeviled as Gavin and The Devilish Charm as Clark.
