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Born in a multicultural family, this individual spent his childhood traversing Vietnam, the United States, and Europe, which would later influence his work in the entertainment industry. He began his career in the United Kingdom, directing popular television shows such as The Word, The Big Breakfast, Miami 7, and LA 7, earning two BAFTA nominations and a prestigious RTS award.
He transitioned to directing comedy-drama, working on projects like The Grimleys alongside Amanda Holden and Kay Mellor's Playing the Field for ITV. However, it was his writing and direction of a memorable MTV commercial featuring two men dancing in their underwear that catapulted his career in commercials.
This commercial went on to win numerous awards, including two D&AD awards, and paved the way for a string of commercials that cleverly combined comedy, dance, and beauty. He has collaborated with renowned figures in the film and fashion industries, such as Idris Elba, Kate Hudson, Keanu Reeves, Sacha Baron Cohen, and Karlie Kloss.
His work is characterized by its dynamic, intimate, and stylistically beautiful nature, effortlessly blending performance, dance, comedy, and beauty. He has worked with prominent brands like Nike, Sony, Canon, Coca Cola, Pepsi, Alfa Romeo, and Louis Vuitton, and his commercial work has been frequently recognized with awards from D&AD, BTA, Promax, Epica, and Effie.
In recent years, he has gained recognition as one of the leading directors of choreography. His work with exceptional dancers such as Lil Buck, Keone and Mari, Marianela Nunez, and Lauren Cuthbertson has garnered him numerous awards and tens of millions of views online. His dance films have been showcased in various settings, from giant screens in South Korea to art galleries in New York.
His passion for working with actors has led him to write and direct two narrative shorts, which have been screened at over 50 festivals, won multiple awards, and distributed internationally.
