Michael Copon
Encyclopedia
Michael Sowell Copon is an American
actor
, model
, producer, and singer. He is known for his role of Felix Taggaro in the television series One Tree Hill
, playing Vin Keahi in the television series Beyond the Break
, and starring in Power Rangers: Time Force
.
to a Filipino
father (from Rosario "Salinas", Cavite, Philippines) and a German-American mother.
television series. He reprised this role in two episodes of Power Rangers: Wild Force
.
In 2004, he appeared in a music video for the song "Backflip" by Raven Symone. The video was directed by Sanaa Hamri
. Copon portrayed the recurring character Felix Taggaro on the television series One Tree Hill
. From 2006 to 2009, Copon starred in the drama series Beyond the Break
on The N network. In between that time (in 2005) he appeared (and subsequently won) the competition on VH1's "But Can They Sing?
"
On September 8 of 2010, Copon released "Let's Get Nasty" on iTunes and in the same year he appeared on a TV commercial ad as a spokesperson for an Asian TV station foundation called Bantay Bata
. Copon will star in the upcoming thriller Killer Holiday.
Copon is also a member of the Hollywood Knights celebrity basketball team which raises funds for various schools and charitable organizations in the Greater Los Angeles
area.
United States
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actor
Actor
An actor is a person who acts in a dramatic production and who works in film, television, theatre, or radio in that capacity...
, model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
, producer, and singer. He is known for his role of Felix Taggaro in the television series One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill (TV series)
One Tree Hill is an American television drama created by Mark Schwahn, which premiered on September 23, 2003, on The WB Television Network. After its third season, The WB merged with UPN to form The CW Television Network, and, since September 27, 2006, the network has been the official broadcaster...
, playing Vin Keahi in the television series Beyond the Break
Beyond the Break
Beyond the Break is an American drama series set in Hawaii, that debuted on The N in June 2006.-Synopsis:The series focuses on four women in the sport of professional surfing. Birdie Scott , Lacey Farmer , Dawn Preston , and Kai Kealoha must overcome their differences in order to capture surf...
, and starring in Power Rangers: Time Force
Power Rangers: Time Force
Power Rangers Time Force is the 2001 incarnation of the Power Rangers series, based on the Super Sentai series Mirai Sentai Timeranger, running for 40 half-hour episodes from February to November 2001. It was the 9th season of Power Rangers...
.
Early life
Copon was born in Chesapeake, VirginiaChesapeake, Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 199,184 people, 69,900 households, and 54,172 families residing in the city. The population density was 584.6 people per square mile . There were 72,672 housing units at an average density of 213.3 per square mile...
to a Filipino
Filipino people
The Filipino people or Filipinos are an Austronesian ethnic group native to the islands of the Philippines. There are about 92 million Filipinos in the Philippines, and about 11 million living outside the Philippines ....
father (from Rosario "Salinas", Cavite, Philippines) and a German-American mother.
Career
In 2001, Copon was cast by the Fox Kids Network as Blue Power Ranger, Lucas Kendall, on the Power Rangers: Time ForcePower Rangers: Time Force
Power Rangers Time Force is the 2001 incarnation of the Power Rangers series, based on the Super Sentai series Mirai Sentai Timeranger, running for 40 half-hour episodes from February to November 2001. It was the 9th season of Power Rangers...
television series. He reprised this role in two episodes of Power Rangers: Wild Force
Power Rangers: Wild Force
Power Rangers Wild Force is the tenth anniversary of the Power Rangers franchise, based on the Super Sentai series Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger, which itself was the 25th anniversary of Super Sentai.Power Rangers Wild Force takes place in 2002...
.
In 2004, he appeared in a music video for the song "Backflip" by Raven Symone. The video was directed by Sanaa Hamri
Sanaa Hamri
Sanaa Hamri is a Moroccan American music video and film director. She is one of the few prominent female film and music video directors of color.-Early life and breakthrough:...
. Copon portrayed the recurring character Felix Taggaro on the television series One Tree Hill
One Tree Hill (TV series)
One Tree Hill is an American television drama created by Mark Schwahn, which premiered on September 23, 2003, on The WB Television Network. After its third season, The WB merged with UPN to form The CW Television Network, and, since September 27, 2006, the network has been the official broadcaster...
. From 2006 to 2009, Copon starred in the drama series Beyond the Break
Beyond the Break
Beyond the Break is an American drama series set in Hawaii, that debuted on The N in June 2006.-Synopsis:The series focuses on four women in the sport of professional surfing. Birdie Scott , Lacey Farmer , Dawn Preston , and Kai Kealoha must overcome their differences in order to capture surf...
on The N network. In between that time (in 2005) he appeared (and subsequently won) the competition on VH1's "But Can They Sing?
But Can They Sing?
But Can They Sing? is a reality television series that premiered on October 30, 2005 on VH1 as part of its celebreality programming. Hosted by Ahmet Zappa, the series was partially based on NBC's announced but abandoned project I'm a Celebrity but I Wanna Be a Pop Star...
"
On September 8 of 2010, Copon released "Let's Get Nasty" on iTunes and in the same year he appeared on a TV commercial ad as a spokesperson for an Asian TV station foundation called Bantay Bata
Bantay Bata
Bantay Bata 163 is a social welfare program of the ABS-CBN Foundation. Launched in 1997, it aims to protect disadvantaged and at-risk children through a nationwide network of social services...
. Copon will star in the upcoming thriller Killer Holiday.
Copon is also a member of the Hollywood Knights celebrity basketball team which raises funds for various schools and charitable organizations in the Greater Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
area.
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Power Rangers Time Force: Photo Finish | Lucas Kendall | Blue Time Force Ranger |
| Power Rangers Time Force - Quantum Ranger: Clash for Control | Lucas Kendall | Blue Time Force Ranger | |
| 2002 | Power Rangers Time Force: Dawn of Destiny | Lucas Kendall | Blue Time Force Ranger |
| Power Rangers Time Force: The End of Time | Lucas Kendall | Blue Time Force Ranger | |
| 2005 | Dishdogz Dishdogz Dishdogz is a 2005 English language movie starring Luke Perry and Haylie Duff and directed by Mikey Hilb. The film received a PG-13 rating by the MPAA.-Plot summary:... |
Palmer | Straight-to-DVD |
| 2006 | Sideliners | Joey Ambrose | Made-For-Television |
| All You've Got All You've Got All You've Got is a 2006 sport/drama film, which debuted on MTV and is directed by Neema Barnette. It stars Adrienne Bailon, of the pop group The Cheetah Girls as Gabby and Ciara in her film debut as Becca Watley.-Storyline:... |
Artie Sanchez | Made-For-Television | |
| Elevator | Hot Guy at Party | Short Film | |
| 2007 | Bring It On: In It to Win It Bring It On: In It to Win It Bring It On: In It to Win It is a 2007 teen film. First a sneak peek on The Jake Show Season 2 premiere, directed by Steve Rash and starring Ashley Benson, Michael Copon and Cassie Scerbo. It is the fourth film in the Bring It On franchise, which focuses on competitive cheerleading. It was shot at... |
Penn | Straight-to-DVD |
| 2008 | The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior | Mathayus | Straight-to-DVD |
| 2010 | Night of the Demons Night of the Demons (2009 film) Night of the Demons is a 2009 American horror film and remake of the 1988 film of the same name. It was directed by Adam Gierasch, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jace Anderson, and stars Monica Keena, Shannon Elizabeth, Diora Baird, Edward Furlong, Bobbi Sue Luther, Michael Copon, and Linnea... |
Dex Thrilby | |
| BoyBand | Brad | Post-Production | |
| A Forgotten Innocence | Andrew | In-Production | |
| 2011 | Killer Holiday | Spider | In-Production |
| 247°F 247°F 247°F is an upcoming suspense thriller directed by Levan Bakhia and Beqa Jguburia. Cast members include Travis Van Winkle, Scout Taylor-Compton, Christina Ulloa, Michael Copon and Tyler Mane. It was filmed in Tbilisi, Georgia and wrapped in July, 2011... |
Michael | Post-production | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Power Rangers: Time Force Power Rangers: Time Force Power Rangers Time Force is the 2001 incarnation of the Power Rangers series, based on the Super Sentai series Mirai Sentai Timeranger, running for 40 half-hour episodes from February to November 2001. It was the 9th season of Power Rangers... |
Luke Kendall / Blue Time Force Ranger | Season Regular |
| 2002 | Power Rangers: Wild Force Power Rangers: Wild Force Power Rangers Wild Force is the tenth anniversary of the Power Rangers franchise, based on the Super Sentai series Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger, which itself was the 25th anniversary of Super Sentai.Power Rangers Wild Force takes place in 2002... |
Luke Kendall / Blue Time Force Ranger | Episodes: "Reinforcements from the Future: Part 1", "Reinforcements from the Future: Part 2" |
| 2003 | Even Stevens Even Stevens Even Stevens is an American comedy television series that aired on Disney Channel with a total of three seasons and 65 episodes from June 17, 2000, to June 2, 2003... |
Boy at Beach | Episode: "Surf's Up" |
| 2004–2005 | One Tree Hill One Tree Hill (TV series) One Tree Hill is an American television drama created by Mark Schwahn, which premiered on September 23, 2003, on The WB Television Network. After its third season, The WB merged with UPN to form The CW Television Network, and, since September 27, 2006, the network has been the official broadcaster... |
Felix Taggaro | Appeared In 11 Episodes |
| 2005 | Scrubs Scrubs (TV series) Scrubs is an American medical comedy-drama television series created in 2001 by Bill Lawrence and produced by ABC Studios. The show follows the lives of several employees of the fictional Sacred Heart, a teaching hospital. It features fast-paced screenplay, slapstick, and surreal vignettes... |
Pedro | Episode: "My Big Move" |
| Reno 911! Reno 911! Reno 911! is an American comedy television series on Comedy Central that ran from 2003 to 2009. It is a mockumentary-style parody of law enforcement documentary shows, specifically COPS, with comic actors playing the police officers. Most of the material is improvised, using a broad outline, and... |
Kane | Episode: "Dangle's Son" | |
| But Can They Sing? But Can They Sing? But Can They Sing? is a reality television series that premiered on October 30, 2005 on VH1 as part of its celebreality programming. Hosted by Ahmet Zappa, the series was partially based on NBC's announced but abandoned project I'm a Celebrity but I Wanna Be a Pop Star... |
Michael Copon - himself | Reality Competition, Contestant (Won) | |
| 2005, 2006 | That's So Raven That's So Raven That's So Raven is an American cable television teen sitcom/fantasy series. The show premiered on the Disney Channel on January 17, 2003, and ended on November 10, 2007. The show spawned Disney Channel's first spin-off series: Cory in the House... |
Ricky | Episodes: "Boyz 'N Commotion", "Be Prepared" |
| 2006–2009 | Beyond the Break Beyond the Break Beyond the Break is an American drama series set in Hawaii, that debuted on The N in June 2006.-Synopsis:The series focuses on four women in the sport of professional surfing. Birdie Scott , Lacey Farmer , Dawn Preston , and Kai Kealoha must overcome their differences in order to capture surf... |
Vin Keahi | Series Regular |
| 2008 | Greek Greek (TV series) Greek is an American comedy-drama television series, which follows students of the fictional Cyprus-Rhodes University , located in Ohio, who participate in the school's Greek system... |
Shane | Episodes: "Barely Legal", "Mr. Purr-fect" |
| 2009 | CSI: Miami CSI: Miami CSI: Miami is an American police procedural television series, which premiered on September 23, 2002 on CBS. The series is a spin-off of CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.... |
Walter Leeson | Episode: "Head Case" |
| 2010 | Finding My Past | Louis Alfred Sunshine | Protagonist |
| Hawaii Five-0 | Junior Satele | Episode: "Malama Ka Aina" | |
| 2011 | Kourtney and Kim Take New York Kourtney and Kim Take New York Kourtney and Kim Take New York is an American reality television series, produced by Ryan Seacrest, that debuted on E! in the United States and Canada on January 23, 2011... |
Michael Copon - himself | Series Premiere, Episode 1 (reality show) |