Taz "Tazito" Garcia is an internationally acclaimed actor and director who has garnered numerous awards throughout his illustrious career and worked alongside some of the biggest names such as Sylvester Stallone, Jackie Chan and John Cena. Garcia has established himself as a prominent figure since his big screen debut in 2009 and has since amassed a collection of awards including holding the Guinness World Record for the largest Michael Jackson's Thriller Dance in 2006 and being the youngest recipient of the prestigious ICON AWARD in Los Angeles in 2016.
Garcia, dubbed the Maverick of the indie film world, loves guiding up-and-coming talent to the limelight, and his experience isn't just about acting, creative writing and directing; he's got some serious chops in gymnastics and martial arts, allowing him to perform and choreograph many Hong Kong-style fight scenes. As a former pro athlete Garcia appreciates dedication and teamwork and as co-founder of the annual Movie Expo and as Board member at Trebas Film School, Garcia meticulously mentors filmmakers, creators and actors, offering invaluable feedback and occasionally bridging the gap for striving talent to cross over into film productions.
Beyond his artistic endeavors, Garcia is a published top selling author and dedicated supporter of various charitable causes, including The Sick Kids Hospital, Research & Support for Cancer Treatments, Missing Children’s Society and Jackie Chan's Dragon's Heart "Build a School for a Dollar Program". His overarching goal is to continuously evolve and serve as a beacon of inspiration for future generations.
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