Age: 36
male
Dejan Loyola is a Canadian Leo and ACTRA/UBCP-nominated actor and voice performer of half Sri Lankan, half Canadian with German heritage. Well known for booking a part in the television film Descendants as Aziz, the son of Aladdin and Jasmine, this Canadian actor also portrayed Dev Sakara in the series Saving Hope. He was cast as Rafi in the short-lived series Once Upon a Time in Wonderland. Growing up on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia, his early experience in theatre and improv led to leading and supporting roles in film and television. Perhaps best known for his role as 'Dr. Dev Sekara' on CTV's Saving Hope, for which he garnered nominations for Best Emerging Performer and Best Supporting Male Performance, Loyola has also recurred on numerous other series, including iZombie, The Tomorrow People, and Once Upon A Time in Wonderland. He performed in an improv group at the Gulf Islands Secondary School and also attended the Gulf Island School of Performing Arts. Loyola resides in Vancouver, although it should be stated he is half Sri-Lankan having lived there when he was quite young during the nation's civil war. After losing his father in 2017 Loyola went through a substantial grieving process. His Dad, an artist himself, used to take him on ferry boats and drive him to auditions. In an interview with CTV Loyola stated his father always encouraged him to follow his dreams. Now the memory of his father serves as an inspiration as he continues to work in the field that he loves.
A former Miss Canada turned entertainment talk show host and morning radio personality navigates the complexities of her professional and personal life, balancing her high-profile career with her loving family, including her wife and adopted teenagers. "Pageant to Prime Time" follows Jasmine Buck, a charismatic and ambitious woman who rose to fame as Miss Canada. Now, she hosts a popular entertainment talk show and a morning radio program, all while trying to maintain a fulfilling personal life with her wife and their adopted teenagers. The series delves into the challenges and triumphs of balancing a high-stakes career with family responsibilities, offering a glimpse into the glamorous yet demanding world of entertainment.
