Age: 25
male
DaSan is a dynamic actor and content creator whose versatility on screen is matched by his charisma off of it. A Minneapolis native, Dasan is class of 2022 graduate of Morehouse College, DaSan earned his degree in Business Marketing while excelling as a student-athlete, receiving both academic and football scholarships. His time at the prestigious HBCU was marked not only by academic and athletic achievement, but also by his early rise in the digital space. Known to his growing online audience as d.onyx, DaSan quickly gained popularity on TikTok through his high-energy dance, reaction, and comedy content, amassing a loyal fanbase and millions of views. His creative presence online naturally transitioned into a career in front of the camera. Though Beyond the Gates marks his daytime drama debut, DaSan is no stranger to the screen. He has appeared in Law & Order, the hit web series Tough Love: Atlanta, and Tyler Perry's Netflix blockbuster Straw, starring Taraji P. Henson, which topped global streaming charts. DaSan brings a magnetic presence to every role, drawing from a background rich in discipline, performance, and passion. Whether on set or online, he continues to captivate audiences with authenticity, energy, and undeniable talent.
Film I — THE FIRST EMBER (set 1340 CE): ADESOLA, 22, a warrior-priestess of the Yoruba coast, discovers she carries the Flame Mark — an ancient physical power that makes her invincible in combat but slowly burns her alive. She must unite rival kingdoms before the Mark consumes her. Film II — DAUGHTERS OF ASH (set 1888 CE): KEMI ADEYEMI, 28, Adesola's great-great-granddaughter, is a Dahomey Agojie warrior in the final resistance against French colonial forces. She carries a diluted but awakening version of the Flame Mark. Film III — EMBERS NOW (set 2041 CE): ZARA ADEYEMI, 19, a synthetic biology student in Lagos Megacity, is the first descendant to carry the full Flame Mark in 700 years — as a corporate bio-weapons firm wants to harvest it from her living body.
