Fuzionz Magazine and TV Spring Issue | Page 88

ACTOR

JUEL VAS

Juel Vas was born in South London, in the late 80's, with both his parents and grandparents, who came from Jamaica. They all had a great influence on him, growing up and still, till present day, have a massive impact on his life. “I was brought up in a massive family and the positive environment has always surrounded me from an early age, till now,” Vas explains. His parents are his biggest inspirations, as they've literally supported him all of his life, with all of “crazy” ideas and beliefs. “The support they've given me over the years is the main catalyst for my continued want to progress as far as I can in the industry and make them above all else, proud.”

In our recent interview with the actor, he states that he has been acting for

as long as he can remember. “I'd have to say my 1st starring role was a shepherd in my schools nativity play, I was probably about 4 years old then. The hunger started there,” said Vas. He went on to play Leroy in a theatrical rendition of Bugsy Malone. Along with writing and co-directing an adaptation of Macbeth in school as well, he knew his heart lived to create and perform. His family life also proved to be a place where he was able to strengthen his performance credentials, as he was always up at family occasions re-enacting iconic scenes and performing karaoke. This is where