Samir is a Brazilian actor based in Toronto, ON. He graduated from Toronto Film School, where he studied acting, writing, and directing for Film, TV, and Theatre. Samir’s acting journey began in 2006 with Shakespearean workshops, followed by his role as Moritz in Spring Awakening, the musical based on Frank Wedekind’s German play, produced by the award-winning Grupo Caixa Preta de Teatro. He further refined his craft in method acting at the Latin American Film Institute, exploring Stanislavsky, Meisner, and Strasberg techniques. Most recently, he originated the role of Gene in the World Premiere of FLOCK by John Kolvenbach, directed by Jonathan Higgins. He also worked as Stage Manager on the production of Animal Farm by George Orwell, directed by Andy Massingham. Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish, Samir brings a global perspective to his work.