Sammy Azero is a multifaceted artist, born and reared in the vibrant city of Toronto, where he was nurtured and shaped by the rich cultural landscape. Before embarking on his illustrious performance career, he pursued a rigorous academic path, studying medical science at the prestigious University of Western Ontario, where he honed his skills and cultivated a deep understanding of the intricacies of the human body.
Sammy's debut on television screens was a recurring role on the CBS series In the Dark, executive produced by the renowned Ben Stiller and Michael Showalter, in which he brought to life the character Wesley Monroe, captivating audiences for eight episodes. Since then, he has played the supporting character Tarak in Code 8: Part II, which skyrocketed to the number one spot on Netflix worldwide, solidifying his status as a rising star.
Sammy's impressive filmography includes appearances in the feature films Midway and Resident Evil: Racoon City, as well as guest starring roles on the TV series Coroner and Alert. Most recently, he took on the lead role of Ali in the upcoming film Please, After You, and co-starred in the critically acclaimed video game House of Ashes for Supermassive Games.
Sammy made his TIFF debut with a supporting role in the film Easy Land (2019),and he is thrilled to be a part of the incredible cast of Shook, premiering at TIFF 2024.
