Let me introduce you to our local celebrity Ta’j, better known by many directors as “Lil Denzel” Washington, who is on the rise to stardom. Acting since the age of eight, Ta’j is a four-time nominee; two-time award winner for Best Child Actor at the First Annual PUFA (Philadelphia Urban Film Awards); and Best Performance in a short film at the Young Artist Academy (YAA). Ta’j is known for his character personality, and confidence. One word to describe Ta’j would be “humbled.”
Now 14 years old, Ta’j still finds time to enjoy acting, sports, and video games when he is not on a set doing what he knows best—acting. He has been featured as a supporting actor in such projects as “Blue Bloods,” “Good Morning America,” “Jason’s Letter,” “In New York,” “Homeland,” “Power,” “Seven Seconds,” and was cast for a lead role in a short film called, “The Smell of Summer” and a web series called “The Facts of Life.”
His Christmas commercial for Sammy’s Fishbox on Facebook got over 100k views. He has also appeared in “BIC” and Giant Food Stores commercials. Ta’j is a two time nominee and a mini Oscar Award winner for best performance in a short film named “SunnySide” at the 41st Young Artist Awards, where stars are made
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