Next person biography:
Zavien Garrett, a vibrant individual with a mission to spread positivity daily, is fueled by his passions for music, dance, and acting. Growing up, his father introduced him to hip-hop, which had a profound influence on his life and inspired him to start dancing. Zavien joined his first hip-hop class at the age of 10 and quickly discovered a love for it, making many friends and eventually being asked to join the studio's high-intensity "Half Day" program for elite dancers at the age of 13. He trained in various dance styles until the age of 17, winning numerous awards and accolades along the way.
Zavien began his acting career in 2017 after being signed with da Costa Talent in Vancouver, Canada. He gained experience as a dancer on camera in several projects, including Descendants 3 (Disney),A Cinderella Story: Christmas Wish, and Julie and the Phantoms (Netflix). He made his acting debut in Are You Afraid Of The Dark? (Nickelodeon) and has since appeared in recurring roles in Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Netflix) and Home Before Dark (AppleTV+),as well as a supporting role in the independent film Golden Delicious directed by Jason Karman.
In addition to his passion for music, dance, and acting, Zavien also enjoys freestyle rapping and writing out of love and respect for the hip-hop culture. In 2021, he played Reggie in The Flash (CW) and was able to bring his love of rap to the screen.
In his free time, Zavien enjoys playing soccer and basketball, maintaining his fitness through daily walks and workouts, watching films and television, and playing video games, particularly Mario Kart. He strives to live in the moment and practices gratitude every day.
