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Marlon Kazadi
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Marlon S. Kazadi
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Marlon S. Kazadi is a Canadian actor and music artist. He was born on November 16, 2004. Marlon is well-known for playing Mike Broadstreet in the movie Zombie Town (2023). This film is a zombie thriller based on a book by author R. L. Stine. Before that, Marlon had his first main role in the independent film Chained. For his work in Chained, he won "Best Young Actor" from the New York International Film Awards. He also received nominations for other awards.
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Early Life and Moving to Canada
Marlon S. Kazadi was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo. When he was 7 years old, he moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He moved with his mother, Fatou Kazadi. His mother later remarried Kayvon. Marlon first went to French-speaking schools. These were Ecole Anne Hébert and Ecole des Pionniers. Later, he continued his education in English.
Marlon Kazadi's Acting Career
Marlon Kazadi started acting when he was 9 years old. His first role was in the TV show The Whispers on ABC. His mother suggested he try acting. She noticed he was good at pretending to be movie characters he watched.
Marlon then took a break from acting for three years. His first dream was to become a professional soccer player. During his soccer training, Marlon realized something important. He understood that acting was his true passion. In 2018, he returned to acting. He got a supporting role as Omar in the movie Child's Play. This film is a remake of a classic horror movie about the Chucky doll.
In the same year, Marlon was cast in two popular TV shows. First, he played Young James (Jimmy) Olsen in Supergirl. Then, he had a recurring role as Malcolm in Riverdale.
By the time he was 15, Marlon got his first main role. He played Taylor in the movie Chained (2020). This was a crime thriller directed by Titus Heckel. Marlon won and was nominated for many awards for his acting in Chained.
His performance in Chained impressed many producers. This led him to another main role. He played Mike Broadstreet in Zombie Town. This zombie thriller was directed by Peter Lepeniotis. It is based on a book by R.L. Stine. The movie was released in theaters in 2023.
Film and TV Roles
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 won and been nominated for several awards 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 |
