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Marlon Kazadi
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Marlon S. Kazadi
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| Years active | 2018–present |
Marlon S. Kazadi is a talented actor and music artist from Canada. He was born on November 16, 2004. Many people know him for playing Mike Broadstreet in the movie Zombie Town (2023). This film is an exciting zombie story based on a book by the famous author R. L. Stine.
Before Zombie Town, Marlon had his first main role in a movie called Chained. For his amazing work in Chained, he won an award for "Best Young Actor" from the New York International Film Awards. He was also nominated for other awards, like Best Actor for a Canadian Film and Best Lead Performance.
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About Marlon's Early Life
Marlon S. Kazadi moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, when he was 7 years old. He came from the Democratic Republic of Congo with his mother, Fatou Kazadi. His mother later married Kayvon.
Marlon went to French-speaking schools first. These were Ecole Anne Hébert and Ecole des Pionniers. Later, he continued his education in English.
Marlon's Acting Journey
Marlon started acting when he was 9 years old. His first role was in an ABC TV show called The Whispers. His mother thought he might enjoy acting because he loved to copy movie characters he watched. So, she suggested he try out for a role.
After his first role, Marlon took a break from acting for three years. During this time, he wanted to become a professional soccer player. That was his first big dream! But one day, while training for soccer, Marlon realized something important. He understood that acting was his true passion.
In 2018, Marlon returned to acting. He quickly got a supporting role as Omar in the movie Child's Play. This film is a remake of a classic horror movie about the famous Chucky doll. In the same year, Marlon also joined two popular TV series. He played Young James (Jimmy) Olsen in Supergirl. He also had a recurring role as Malcolm in Riverdale.
By the time he was 15, Marlon got his first main role as Taylor in the movie Chained (2020). This was a crime thriller directed by Titus Heckel. Marlon won and was nominated for many awards because of his great performance in this film.
His work in Chained impressed many producers. This led him to another main role as Mike Broadstreet in Zombie Town. This zombie thriller was directed by Peter Lepeniotis. It is based on a book by the author R.L. Stine. The movie was released in theaters in 2023.
Movies and TV Shows
Here are some of the movies and TV shows Marlon Kazadi has been in:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2023 | Zombie Town | Mike Broadstreet | Main Actor |
| 2021 | Ghostbusters: Afterlife | Thickneck | Small appearance |
| 2021 | Chained | Taylor | Main Actor |
| 2020 | Christmas In Evergreen: Bells Are Ringing | David | Main Cast |
| 2019 | Child's Play | Omar | Main Cast |
| 2019 | Supergirl | Young James | Episode: "American Dreamer" |
| 2019-2021 | Riverdale | Malcolm | Appeared in several episodes |
| 2019 | Christmas In Evergreen: Tidings of Joy | David | Main Cast |
| 2018 | Christmas In Evergreen: Letters to Santa | David | Main Cast |
| 2015 | The Whispers | Nomad Boy | Episode: "Hide & Seek" |
Awards and Nominations
Marlon Kazadi has received several awards and nominations for his acting:
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
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| 2021 | New York International Film Awards | Best Young Lead Actor | Chained | Won |
| 2021 | UBCP/ACTRA Awards, Vancouver | Best Lead Performance, Male | Chained | Nominated |
| 2021 | VFCC Awards | Best Actor in a Canadian Film | Chained | Nominated |
