Avan Jogia
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Avan Tudor Jogia is a Canadian actor and singer best known for playing Beck Oliver on Victorious
.
Indian
originally from London
, England
. His mother is Canadian, with her roots originating from Wales
which is part of the United Kingdom
. He went to a few different schools in Vancouver, including Killarney Secondary School
and King George Secondary School
, as well as being home-schooled. In tenth grade he left school altogether to pursue a career in acting.
, directed by Agnieszka Holland
. He appeared in The CW
TV series Aliens in America as the character Sam. In 2008, he appeared as Champ on Gym Teacher: The Movie
and Tajid in Spectacular!
, both for the Nickelodeon
network. Jogia plays Ben Stark in the TV series Caprica
, a spin-off of Battlestar Galactica
, on the Sci Fi Channel
. Jogia portrays Beck Oliver in the Nickelodeon television program Victorious
, which premiered in March 2010. His upcoming new movie, Finding Hope Now
is set to be released in 2011. He also appeared as Beck Oliver in theVictorious crossover
movie, iParty With Victorious
. Along with Daniella Monet
, he co-hosted the Transformers: Dark of the Moon premiere on June 28, 2011 in New York. He is the founder of the movement "Straight But Not Narrow", which promotes equality between all people irrespective of their sexual orientation.
Victorious
Victorious is an American sitcom created by Dan Schneider for Nickelodeon. The series revolves around aspiring singer Tori Vega , a teenager who attends a performing arts high school called Hollywood Arts High School, after taking her older sister Trina's place in a showcase while getting into...
.
Early life
Jogia was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia. His father is a GujaratiGujarati people
Gujarati people , or Gujaratis are an ethnic group that is traditionally Gujarati-speaking and can trace their ancestry to the state of Gujarat in western India...
Indian
British Indian
The term British Indian refers to citizens of the United Kingdom whose ancestral roots lie in India. This includes people born in the UK who are of Indian descent, and Indian-born people who have migrated to the UK...
originally from London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. His mother is Canadian, with her roots originating from Wales
Wales
Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom and the island of Great Britain, bordered by England to its east and the Atlantic Ocean and Irish Sea to its west. It has a population of three million, and a total area of 20,779 km²...
which is part of the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
. He went to a few different schools in Vancouver, including Killarney Secondary School
Killarney Secondary School
Killarney Secondary School is a public high school in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The school is named for the area in which it resides. It is the largest public secondary school in the city by area.-History:...
and King George Secondary School
King George Secondary School
King George Secondary School is a public secondary school located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.The school is located in the West End, with two elementary schools feeding in...
, as well as being home-schooled. In tenth grade he left school altogether to pursue a career in acting.
Career
Jogia's first role came in 2006, when he played Danny Araujo in A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo StoryA Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story
A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story is a 2006 LGBT biography television film directed by award-winning director Agnieszka Holland and aired on Lifetime Television. The story documents the real life of Gwen Araujo, born Edward Araujo, Jr., a transgender teenager who was murdered after it was...
, directed by Agnieszka Holland
Agnieszka Holland
Agnieszka Holland is a Polish film and TV director and screenwriter. Best recognized for her highly political contributions to Polish cinema, Holland is one of Poland's most prominent filmmakers.-Personal life:...
. He appeared in The CW
The CW Television Network
The CW Television Network is a television network in the United States launched at the beginning of the 2006–2007 television season. It is a joint venture between CBS Corporation, the former owners of United Paramount Network , and Time Warner's Warner Bros., former majority owner of The WB...
TV series Aliens in America as the character Sam. In 2008, he appeared as Champ on Gym Teacher: The Movie
Gym Teacher: The Movie
Gym Teacher: The Movie is a 2008 Nickelodeon Original Movie. It stars Christopher Meloni, Nathan Kress, Amy Sedaris, David Alan Grier and Chelah Horsdal.-Plot:...
and Tajid in Spectacular!
Spectacular!
Spectacular! is a 2009 Nickelodeon musical TV-movie. It stars singer Nolan Gerard Funk, Australian singer Tammin Sursok, Zoey 101 and Victorious star Victoria Justice, and Simon Curtis. Filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, it premiered February 16, 2009...
, both for the Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (TV channel)
Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
network. Jogia plays Ben Stark in the TV series Caprica
Caprica (TV series)
Caprica is a science fiction drama television series. It is a spin-off prequel of the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica, taking place about 58 years prior to the events of Battlestar Galactica. Caprica shows how humanity first created the robotic Cylons who would later plot to destroy humans in...
, a spin-off of Battlestar Galactica
Battlestar Galactica (2004 TV series)
Battlestar Galactica is an American military science fiction television series, and part of the Battlestar Galactica franchise. The show was developed by Ronald D. Moore as a re-imagining of the 1978 Battlestar Galactica television series created by Glen A. Larson...
, on the Sci Fi Channel
Sci Fi Channel (United States)
Syfy , formerly known as the Sci-Fi Channel and SCI FI, is an American cable television channel featuring science fiction, supernatural, fantasy, reality, paranormal, wrestling, and horror programming. Launched on September 24, 1992, it is part of the entertainment conglomerate NBCUniversal, a...
. Jogia portrays Beck Oliver in the Nickelodeon television program Victorious
Victorious
Victorious is an American sitcom created by Dan Schneider for Nickelodeon. The series revolves around aspiring singer Tori Vega , a teenager who attends a performing arts high school called Hollywood Arts High School, after taking her older sister Trina's place in a showcase while getting into...
, which premiered in March 2010. His upcoming new movie, Finding Hope Now
Finding Hope Now
Finding Hope Now is an upcoming Gang/Crime film starring Stelio Savante, Michael Badalucco, Avan Jogia, Rolando Monge and Nick Rey Angelus. The film was shot in Fresno, California, principal photography wrapping in June 2009. It is based on Roger Minassian's 2003 book Gangs to Jobs....
is set to be released in 2011. He also appeared as Beck Oliver in theVictorious crossover
Fictional crossover
A fictional crossover is the placement of two or more otherwise discrete fictional characters, settings, or universes into the context of a single story. They can arise from legal agreements between the relevant copyright holders, or because of unauthorized efforts by fans, or even amid common...
movie, iParty With Victorious
IParty with Victorious
"iParty with Victorious" is a 2011 three-part crossover episode of iCarly with Victorious. Although it is a crossover, the episode only counts as an iCarly episode. The episode aired on June 11, 2011, at 8/7c...
. Along with Daniella Monet
Daniella Monet
Daniella Monet is an American actress, singer, and dancer, best known for playing various TV guest roles and starring as Trina Vega, the sister of Tori Vega, in the Nickelodeon sitcom Victorious...
, he co-hosted the Transformers: Dark of the Moon premiere on June 28, 2011 in New York. He is the founder of the movement "Straight But Not Narrow", which promotes equality between all people irrespective of their sexual orientation.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story A Girl Like Me: The Gwen Araujo Story is a 2006 LGBT biography television film directed by award-winning director Agnieszka Holland and aired on Lifetime Television. The story documents the real life of Gwen Araujo, born Edward Araujo, Jr., a transgender teenager who was murdered after it was... |
Danny Araujo | TV movie |
| 2007 | Devil's Diary | Teenage Boy #1 | TV movie |
| Aliens in America | Sam | 3 episodes | |
| 2008 | Gym Teacher: The Movie Gym Teacher: The Movie Gym Teacher: The Movie is a 2008 Nickelodeon Original Movie. It stars Christopher Meloni, Nathan Kress, Amy Sedaris, David Alan Grier and Chelah Horsdal.-Plot:... |
Champ | TV movie |
| 2009 | Spectacular! Spectacular! Spectacular! is a 2009 Nickelodeon musical TV-movie. It stars singer Nolan Gerard Funk, Australian singer Tammin Sursok, Zoey 101 and Victorious star Victoria Justice, and Simon Curtis. Filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, it premiered February 16, 2009... |
Tajid | TV movie |
| 2009-2010 | Caprica Caprica (TV series) Caprica is a science fiction drama television series. It is a spin-off prequel of the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica, taking place about 58 years prior to the events of Battlestar Galactica. Caprica shows how humanity first created the robotic Cylons who would later plot to destroy humans in... |
Ben Stark | 3 episodes |
| 2010 | Triple Dog Triple Dog Triple Dog is a 2009 drama film about a group of teenage girls playing a game of challenging dares. As they progress, they uncover the truth behind a former student's suicide.-Plot:... |
Lemur | |
| 2010-present | Victorious Victorious Victorious is an American sitcom created by Dan Schneider for Nickelodeon. The series revolves around aspiring singer Tori Vega , a teenager who attends a performing arts high school called Hollywood Arts High School, after taking her older sister Trina's place in a showcase while getting into... |
Beck Oliver | Main role |
| 2011 | iCarly ICarly iCarly is an American sitcom that focuses on a girl named Carly Shay who creates her own web show called iCarly with her best friends Sam and Freddie. The series was created by Dan Schneider, who also serves as executive producer. It stars Miranda Cosgrove as Carly, Jennette McCurdy as Sam, Nathan... |
Beck Oliver | Episode: "iParty with Victorious IParty with Victorious "iParty with Victorious" is a 2011 three-part crossover episode of iCarly with Victorious. Although it is a crossover, the episode only counts as an iCarly episode. The episode aired on June 11, 2011, at 8/7c... " |
| Finding Hope Now Finding Hope Now Finding Hope Now is an upcoming Gang/Crime film starring Stelio Savante, Michael Badalucco, Avan Jogia, Rolando Monge and Nick Rey Angelus. The film was shot in Fresno, California, principal photography wrapping in June 2009. It is based on Roger Minassian's 2003 book Gangs to Jobs.... |
Santos Delgado | ||
| 2012 | Rags Rags (film) Rags is an upcoming Nickelodeon Original Movie. It is a musical that stars Keke Palmer, Drake Bell, Max Schneider, Zak Santiago, and Avan Jogia... |
Finn | TV movie |