By Madeline Finch
Canada is not only a country of mountains, lakes and remote wilderness. It has a bustling arts scene and film and television industry. Many of the world's most famous and popular actors, including Jim Carrey, Dan Aykroyd, Mike Myers, Ryan Gosling, Christopher Plummer, William Shatner and the Sutherlands, father Donald and son Kiefer, hail from the land of the maple leaf. The country has also produced some big-screen beefcakes like Keanu Reeves. An up-and-coming industry hottie hoping to follow in these famous footsteps is Masimba Marlon Clarke.
Even though he was born in the Manitoba city of Winnipeg, Marlon lived in Trinidad and Tobago until he was five. The Clarke family then returned to Canada, once again settling in Winnipeg. When the boy was ten years old, the Clarkes moved again, this time to the province of Ontario to live in bustling Toronto.
In high school the young man discovered that he had a knack for acting. He decided to major in Drama. At the same time he practiced his skills by performing in school plays and taking extra acting classes after school.
Upon completing his high-school career, the aspiring actor went to college. Here he studied for a diploma in journalism, graduating in 1999. However, Toronto's lively entertainment and arts scene is the perfect breeding ground for anybody wanting to make it big on screen and the aspiring star was no exception.
Within two years upon graduation, the break came in the form of a small role in an independent horror film by Paul Stoichevski. 'Massacre Up North' is the tale of a man who is terribly maimed in an accident and has to live with the mocking comments of others for years afterward. He then decides to take revenge on those who have mocked him. Marlon can be seen in the film in the guise of a police officer.
During the same period the Canadian rockers The Tragically Hip needed a video for a single off their seventh studio album. The song 'My Music at Work' eventually got a video that featured a group of office workers who get up from their desks and dance, bringing some excitement to their drab environment. The beefy actor featured as one of these office workers and showed that not only does he have acting talent, but he can rock some great moves too.
Marlon also made a guest appearance in an episode of the award-winning Canadian television series 'This is Wonderland'. Set in Toronto and especially in its Old City Hall, the series was a legal comedy-drama that was aired in Canada to great critical acclaim, with Cara Pifko in the lead role as a committed criminal lawyer. The actor from Winnipeg starred in an episode of the third season of this popular series, playing the role of 'Omar number 2'.
At five feet and nine inches, Marlon Clarke not only acts, but models too. His acting skills have helped him portray different characters in print advertisements, including ones for sportswear giant Adidas, the airline caterers and restaurant chain Cara Foods, a digital media company called Captivate Network, Staples and Jackson Hewitt Tax Services. You can also admire the man's looks in print ads for the Canadian Blood Services as well as the Liquor Control Board of Ontario. For more about the actor, search online for e-cards and video clips showing off his talents.
Even though he was born in the Manitoba city of Winnipeg, Marlon lived in Trinidad and Tobago until he was five. The Clarke family then returned to Canada, once again settling in Winnipeg. When the boy was ten years old, the Clarkes moved again, this time to the province of Ontario to live in bustling Toronto.
In high school the young man discovered that he had a knack for acting. He decided to major in Drama. At the same time he practiced his skills by performing in school plays and taking extra acting classes after school.
Upon completing his high-school career, the aspiring actor went to college. Here he studied for a diploma in journalism, graduating in 1999. However, Toronto's lively entertainment and arts scene is the perfect breeding ground for anybody wanting to make it big on screen and the aspiring star was no exception.
Within two years upon graduation, the break came in the form of a small role in an independent horror film by Paul Stoichevski. 'Massacre Up North' is the tale of a man who is terribly maimed in an accident and has to live with the mocking comments of others for years afterward. He then decides to take revenge on those who have mocked him. Marlon can be seen in the film in the guise of a police officer.
During the same period the Canadian rockers The Tragically Hip needed a video for a single off their seventh studio album. The song 'My Music at Work' eventually got a video that featured a group of office workers who get up from their desks and dance, bringing some excitement to their drab environment. The beefy actor featured as one of these office workers and showed that not only does he have acting talent, but he can rock some great moves too.
Marlon also made a guest appearance in an episode of the award-winning Canadian television series 'This is Wonderland'. Set in Toronto and especially in its Old City Hall, the series was a legal comedy-drama that was aired in Canada to great critical acclaim, with Cara Pifko in the lead role as a committed criminal lawyer. The actor from Winnipeg starred in an episode of the third season of this popular series, playing the role of 'Omar number 2'.
At five feet and nine inches, Marlon Clarke not only acts, but models too. His acting skills have helped him portray different characters in print advertisements, including ones for sportswear giant Adidas, the airline caterers and restaurant chain Cara Foods, a digital media company called Captivate Network, Staples and Jackson Hewitt Tax Services. You can also admire the man's looks in print ads for the Canadian Blood Services as well as the Liquor Control Board of Ontario. For more about the actor, search online for e-cards and video clips showing off his talents.