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+hollywood +trendsetter Brandon T.T Brandon JACKSON Jackson Flywire People to Watch B K randon T. Jackson is a multifaceted young Photo: John Johnson Jackson is perhaps best known as Alpha Chino actor carving his own path in Hollywood. from the high-concept runaway hit "Tropic Earning critical praise at every step, he Thunder." The ensemble cast ing Flexxa became the face of Ciroc for the D.C., Maryland and Virginia included Ben started out in stand-up comedy and has Stiller, Robert Downey Ciroc (D.M.V.) region earlier in 2013. As the Brand Lifestyle Ambassador forJr. and Jack Black. The evolved into a burgeoning young film star. He Ultra Premium Vodka, he works directly for role earned Jackson a Best Supporting Actor P. Diddy's Blue Flame Agency. won Black Reel's 2006 Best Breakthrough nomination from D.M.V. and Busy days and exciting nights, he is in the sexiest clubs in thethe Black Reel Awards. Performance award for his part in Fox Searchacross the nation. This is not 'only' what makes Flexxa a man to watch. Brooklyn light's "Roll Bounce." Daily Variety named him one In 2014 you can see Brandon starring in Hulu's native and second generation Jamaican American, Ke'Shawn "Flexxa" Forbes is of "10 Comics to Watch" and in 2011 Hollywood no newcomer to the entertainment world. He is an original series "Deadbeat" and in a multi-epiaward winning entertainment Reporter named him to their prestigious sode guest starring role on Showtimes's host , DTLR radio personality, official member of the Party Boys Coalition and the "35 under 35: Next Gen" list. critically acclaimed "Californication. creator of his own online TV network. Flexxa is the consummate gentleman, his spirit, exemplemary work ethic and intelligence sets him on a clear path to great Jackson received rave reviews for his role as the Jackson's talent for entertaining was apparent success. satyr Grover Underwood, the best friend and early on. By the age of 14, he was performing at protector of "Percy Jackson, The Lightning Thief" his father's church and was soon invited to It all started in 2005 as an undergraduate student at Morgan State University. His released in 2010 with Rosario Dawson, Uma perform campus as well. He nightlife career caught fire while making a great impact on at the famed "Showtime at the Apollo" Thurman and Pierce Brosnan. The second and BET's "Comic View." served as Mr Morgan State and earned his Bachelors and master's degrees in installment of Fox studio's box office hit "Percy Social Work. Jackson: The Sea of Monsters" hit the theaters in From there, Jackson and BET launched the summer 2013. "Teens of Comedy Tour," In 2010, Flexxa launched FlexxRatedtv.com, a web site dedicated to covering showcasing the nation's funniest teen comedians. He also hosted the "Up exclusive events and red carpets all over the world. The site garnered much Jackson starred opposite NBA basketball Close and Personal Tour," featuring Chris Brown, attention from its premiere Miami Memorial Day episodes featuring some of hipsuperstar Kevin Durant in "Thunderstruck" and Ne- Yo and Lil Wayne. Jackson hop's biggest stars. Since the sites inception, Flexxa has hosted major events for would later host Martin Lawrence in the third incarnation of the Super bowl Ravens champion Ray Rice and E! News his own sketchto name aspecial, "The Brandon host Terrence J comedy few. highly profitable "Big Momma's House" franchise T. Jackson Show," on The N Channel and was a He took flexxratedtv.com international when he presented a weeklong series, released by Fox in 2011. He played Lawrence's son series regular on Nick Cannon's MTV sketch "Live From Jamaica." Flexxa has served as a host for Red Bull events a long the east and the two went undercover to solve a murder. comedy show "Wild 2012 by coast and was awarded with the D.M.V.'s Entertainment Host of the Year'N Out." thefabempire.com. In 2010, Jackson starred in "Lottery Ticket" for Jackson grew up in Detroit with seven siblings Warner Bros. The action-comedy surrounds a and parents who said both When asked what are your ultimate goals? What's your dream? Flexxawere"I havepastors. He credits group of friends living in the projects. After his sense sets before both his no set goals or big dreams. I embrace the opportunities GODof humor tome and father and his life winning the lottery, they must find a way to straddling the fence between give it all I got." He 'got' a lot to give. At only 25 years, he's accomplished a lot and suburbia and the survive a holiday weekend before they can cash inner city. He now lives in Los Angeles. is having a ball doing it. in the winning ticket. The Flywire Flywire  14 The 10

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