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He also starred in supporting roles on various TV series, including ''[[Da Kink in My Hair (TV series)|Da Kink In My Hair]]'' (2007–09). He also hosted several episodes of ''[[Open Your Ears]]'', a music-centered show that aired on Canada's [[YTV (TV channel)|YTV]] channel.<ref name="CTV">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080917/degrassi_ajSaudin/20080917?s_name=degrassi2006&no_ads=sky|title=AJ Saudin|date=September 1, 2009|publisher=[[CTV Television Network|CTV]]|accessdate=2009-09-02}}</ref> |
He also starred in supporting roles on various TV series, including ''[[Da Kink in My Hair (TV series)|Da Kink In My Hair]]'' (2007–09). He also hosted several episodes of ''[[Open Your Ears]]'', a music-centered show that aired on Canada's [[YTV (TV channel)|YTV]] channel.<ref name="CTV">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20080917/degrassi_ajSaudin/20080917?s_name=degrassi2006&no_ads=sky|title=AJ Saudin|date=September 1, 2009|publisher=[[CTV Television Network|CTV]]|accessdate=2009-09-02}}</ref> |
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Saudin landed his first lead role in the film ''[[Aruba (film)|Aruba]]'' (2006), directed by [[Academy Awards|Oscar]]-nominated director [[Hubert Davis (filmmaker)|Hubert Davis]].<ref>{{Cite news|coauthors= |title=About a boy |url=http://moreresults.factiva.com/results/index/index.aspx?ref=PLAYBK0020060131e21n00013 |newspaper=[[Factiva]] |date=2006-01-23 |accessdate=5 September 2009}}</ref><ref name="NYT1">{{cite news|url = https://movies.nytimes.com/movie/347111/Aruba/overview|title = Aruba|publisher = [[New York Times]]|accessdate = 2009-09-05}}</ref> The film premiered at the [[Sundance Film Festival]] in January 2006,<ref>{{cite news|url = http://www.cbc.ca/arts/story/2005/12/06/sundance_051216.html|title = Six Canadian short films at Sundance|date = December 6, 2005|publisher = [[CBC News]]|accessdate = 2009-09-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.sundancechannel.com/films/500014435|title = Aruba|publisher = [[Sundance Channel (Canada)|The Sundance Channel]]|accessdate = 2009-11-06}}</ref> and then screened at several festivals, including the 2006 [[Toronto International Film Festival]],<ref>{{cite news|url = http://www.thestar.com/article/106900|title = Shorts on show|last = Walker|first = Susan|date = September 8, 2006|publisher = [[Toronto Star]]|accessdate = 2009-09-05}}</ref> the 2006 [[Palm Springs International Film Festival|Palm Springs International ShortFest]],<ref>{{cite web|url |
Saudin landed his first lead role in the film ''[[Aruba (film)|Aruba]]'' (2006), directed by [[Academy Awards|Oscar]]-nominated director [[Hubert Davis (filmmaker)|Hubert Davis]].<ref>{{Cite news|coauthors= |title=About a boy |url=http://moreresults.factiva.com/results/index/index.aspx?ref=PLAYBK0020060131e21n00013 |newspaper=[[Factiva]] |date=2006-01-23 |accessdate=5 September 2009}}</ref><ref name="NYT1">{{cite news|url = https://movies.nytimes.com/movie/347111/Aruba/overview|title = Aruba|publisher = [[New York Times]]|accessdate = 2009-09-05}}</ref> The film premiered at the [[Sundance Film Festival]] in January 2006,<ref>{{cite news|url = http://www.cbc.ca/arts/story/2005/12/06/sundance_051216.html|title = Six Canadian short films at Sundance|date = December 6, 2005|publisher = [[CBC News]]|accessdate = 2009-09-05}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.sundancechannel.com/films/500014435|title = Aruba|publisher = [[Sundance Channel (Canada)|The Sundance Channel]]|accessdate = 2009-11-06}}</ref> and then screened at several festivals, including the 2006 [[Toronto International Film Festival]],<ref>{{cite news|url = http://www.thestar.com/article/106900|title = Shorts on show|last = Walker|first = Susan|date = September 8, 2006|publisher = [[Toronto Star]]|accessdate = 2009-09-05}}</ref> the 2006 [[Palm Springs International Film Festival|Palm Springs International ShortFest]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.psfilmfest.org/festival/film/detail.aspx?id=18678&FID=26 |title=Aruba |publisher=[[Palm Springs International Film Festival|Palm Springs International Film Society]] |accessdate=2009-11-06 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100802234351/http://www.psfilmfest.org/festival/film/detail.aspx?id=18678&FID=26 |archivedate=2010-08-02 }}</ref> the 2007 [[Seattle International Film Festival]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.siff.net/festival/film/detail.aspx?id=22531&FID=32 |title=Aruba |publisher=[[Seattle International Film Festival]] |accessdate=2009-11-06 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120217191928/http://www.siff.net/festival/film/detail.aspx?id=22531&FID=32 |archivedate=2012-02-17 }}</ref> and the 2008 [[Film in Kansas City#Festivals|Kansas City Jubilee Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Aruba screening |url=http://kcjubilee.bside.com/2008/films/aruba_kcjubilee2008 |publisher=[[Film in Kansas City#Festivals|Kansas City Jubilee Film Festival]] |accessdate=December 30, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120407062239/http://kcjubilee.bside.com/2008/films/aruba_kcjubilee2008 |archivedate=April 7, 2012 }}</ref> |
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Saudin starred on the hit Canadian TV series ''Degrassi: The Next Generation'' for 6 years (2008–2015), playing [[List of Degrassi: The Next Generation characters|Connor DeLaurier]], a teenager with [[Asperger syndrome]].<ref name="HT">{{Cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodtoday.net/2009/02/28/%E2%80%98degrassi%E2%80%99-tackles-asperger-syndrome/|title=‘Degrassi’ Tackles Asperger Syndrome|last=Zeidman|first=Matthew B.|date=February 28, 2009|work=Hollywood Today|accessdate=2009-09-03}}</ref> Saudin exited in the show in 2015.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} |
Saudin starred on the hit Canadian TV series ''Degrassi: The Next Generation'' for 6 years (2008–2015), playing [[List of Degrassi: The Next Generation characters|Connor DeLaurier]], a teenager with [[Asperger syndrome]].<ref name="HT">{{Cite news|url=http://www.hollywoodtoday.net/2009/02/28/%E2%80%98degrassi%E2%80%99-tackles-asperger-syndrome/|title=‘Degrassi’ Tackles Asperger Syndrome|last=Zeidman|first=Matthew B.|date=February 28, 2009|work=Hollywood Today|accessdate=2009-09-03}}</ref> Saudin exited in the show in 2015.{{citation needed|date=January 2016}} |
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A.J. Saudin | |
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| Born | May 14, 1992 (age 32) Mississauga, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2000–present |
A.J. Faisal Saudin (born May 14, 1992) is a Canadian actor, most commonly known for his role in the long-running TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation.
Career
Before finding success on Degrassi, Saudin worked as a child in print work and commercials before landing his first film role as a seven-year-old, working alongside Natalie Cole in The Natalie Cole Story (2000).[citation needed]
He also starred in supporting roles on various TV series, including Da Kink In My Hair (2007–09). He also hosted several episodes of Open Your Ears, a music-centered show that aired on Canada's YTV channel.[1]
Saudin landed his first lead role in the film Aruba (2006), directed by Oscar-nominated director Hubert Davis.[2][3] The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2006,[4][5] and then screened at several festivals, including the 2006 Toronto International Film Festival,[6] the 2006 Palm Springs International ShortFest,[7] the 2007 Seattle International Film Festival,[8] and the 2008 Kansas City Jubilee Film Festival.[9]
Saudin starred on the hit Canadian TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation for 6 years (2008–2015), playing Connor DeLaurier, a teenager with Asperger syndrome.[10] Saudin exited in the show in 2015.[citation needed]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | The Natalie Cole Story | Robbie | |
| 2002 | Street Time | Lewis | |
| 2003 | Comfort and Joy | Derek Phillips | |
| 2005 | Kojak | Otis Raines / Otis Redding | |
| 2006 | Aruba | Milan-Lead | |
| 2007 | Friends and Heroes | Sollie | |
| 2007-2009 | Da Kink in My Hair | Chris | |
| 2008-2015 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Connor DeLaurier | |
| 2010 | Vacation with Derek | Oscar | |
| 2014 | Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B | Rashad Haughton |
References
- ^ "AJ Saudin". CTV. September 1, 2009. Retrieved 2009-09-02.
- ^ "About a boy". Factiva. 2006-01-23. Retrieved 5 September 2009.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "Aruba". New York Times. Retrieved 2009-09-05.
- ^ "Six Canadian short films at Sundance". CBC News. December 6, 2005. Retrieved 2009-09-05.
- ^ "Aruba". The Sundance Channel. Retrieved 2009-11-06.
- ^ Walker, Susan (September 8, 2006). "Shorts on show". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2009-09-05.
- ^ "Aruba". Palm Springs International Film Society. Archived from the original on 2010-08-02. Retrieved 2009-11-06.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Aruba". Seattle International Film Festival. Archived from the original on 2012-02-17. Retrieved 2009-11-06.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Aruba screening". Kansas City Jubilee Film Festival. Archived from the original on April 7, 2012. Retrieved December 30, 2011.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Zeidman, Matthew B. (February 28, 2009). "'Degrassi' Tackles Asperger Syndrome". Hollywood Today. Retrieved 2009-09-03.
External links
- A.J. Saudin at IMDb
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