KAHLID ELIJAH TAPIA
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KAHLID ELIJAH TAPIA (Actor Reel) - 1 min, 35 sec (Performance Video) Quicktime
Collective clips of Kahlid Elijah Tapia.
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Clip: Identify With Christ (Indie Film) - Faith Based (Performance Video) Quicktime
The dedicated and passionate pastor of a local church addresses his congregation about the importance of doing good unto Christ. (LEAD) Directed by Luke Reither
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Clip: DINNER BREAK (Indie Film) - Crime Drama (Performance Video) Quicktime
Sly, seasoned, Interpol agent surprises his suspect with his true intentions. (LEAD) Directed by John Michaels, filmed on location in Seoul, South Korea. Official Selection of Orlando Film Festival.
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Clip: HAEBANGCHON (Indie Film) - Crime Drama (Performance Video) Quicktime
With his life on the line, the lazy and irresponsible Quentin calls his mother for what could be the last time. (LEAD) Directed by James Williams III. Filmed on location in Seoul, South Korea. 5 Time Award Winning Indie Feature, Official Selection of Charlotte Black Film Festival, Official Selection of New York Urban Showcase, Official Selection of G.I. Film Festival
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Clip 2: HAEBANGCHON (Indie Film, Korean Spoken ) - Crime Drama (Performance Video) Quicktime
Tough, street-wise Quentin pleads with the landlord to let him in the apartment of a deceased drug competitor. (LEAD) Directed by James Williams III. Filmed on location in Seoul, South Korea. 5 Time Award Winning Indie Feature, Official Selection of Charlotte Black Film Festival, Official Selection of New York Urban Showcase, Official Selection of G.I. Film Festival
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Clip 3: HAEBANGCHON (Indie Film) - Crime Drama | Martial Arts (Performance Video) Quicktime
Tough, street-wise, reformed ganster Quentin fights off two thugs who feel threatened by his sale of weed on their turf. (LEAD) Directed by James Williams III, shot on location in Seoul, South Korea. New York Urban Action Showcase: Best Feature Film, Best Action Actor, Best Fight Choreography, Best Hand 2 Hand Combat
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Clip: MANN VS INTERNET (Indie Film) - Comedy (Performance Video) Quicktime
Mann was determined to start anew, with a change in focus, but gets seriously distracted by the black hole that is the internet. Directed by Sonny Sonbuchner, filmed on location in Seoul, South Korea.
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Clip: ROOMMATES (Web Series ) - Comedy (Performance Video) Quicktime
Simple, naive, clueless Link tries to have a heart-to-heart with his roommate about their finances. Directed by Sonny Sonbuchner, shot on location in Seoul, Korea. Official Selection of Seoul Webfest.
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Clip: COACH (Indie Film) - Dramedy (Performance Video) Quicktime
Unyielding, hard-nosed coach shows true concern for his client while being humbled by his coworker's candor. Coach was directed by William Ruback.
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Clip 2: COACH (Indie Film) - Dramedy (Performance Video) Quicktime
Old school, hardened, and unyielding coach berates his charge about being an absolute screw-up. (LEAD) Directed by William Ruback. WARNING: Strong Language.
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Clip: COINROOM (Indie Film ) - Dramedy (Performance Video) Quicktime
Flirtatious, flamboyant, and self-declared sexy counterman engages with the lead character to seduce him from behind the desk. With lead actor Choi Kyu-Hwan Coinroom was directed by Song, Jeong Woo and was an official selection of Bucheon International Film Festival.
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Clip: OUR FATHER (Indie Film) - Faith Based Drama (Performance Video) Quicktime
Tenacious, faith-filled preacher explains to his son the importance of enduring the fight for Christ. (LEAD) Directed by Nate Strayer. Official Selection of The International Christian Film Festival (Best Actor Nomination) & Kingdomwood International Film Festival.
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Clip: A MAN'S WORLD (Indie Film) - Drama (Performance Video) Quicktime
The smart-ass bouncer explains the club rules to the naive patron desperately wanting to enter. Directed by Thomas Maitland, completely improvised, shot on location in Seoul, South Korea.
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Clip: SUPERMONKEY RETURNS (Korean Feature Film) - Sci-fi/Action (Performance Video) Quicktime
The shoot-first-ask-questions-later politician sits at a round table of representatives from around the world explaining to them that his plan is the best course of action.
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Clip: THE AVANT GARDE GODDESS (Web Series) - Comedy (Performance Video) Quicktime
Pretentious, ostentatious, and cocky Ryan explains to his date why he is not married. Directed by Shannon Robertson. Best Supporting Actor and Official Selection of Seoul WebFest.
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Clip: MIDWAY ROUND (Indie Film) - Drama (Performance Video) Quicktime
The gritty process server takes down the defendant being sued. Midway Round was filmed on location in Seoul, South Korea. Produced by Erebus Films
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Clip: THE VILLAIN (English Monologue Adapted to Korean) - Dramatic (Performance Video) Quicktime
Clip of the monologue The Villain spoken in Korean. Mr. Tapia speaks Korean with minor proficiency but is able to memorize a Korean script when sufficient time is given.
Résumé Print Résumé
Film | ||
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Haebangchong (5 Time Award Winning Indie Feature) |
Lead |
Twilight Ebb Prod. (Korea) |
Dinner Break (Official Selection - Orlando Film Festival) |
Lead |
Dir. John Michaels (Korea) |
Our Father (Official Selection -Int Christian Film Festival) |
Lead |
Dir. Nate Strayer (Florida) |
Mann vs. Internet |
Lead |
Sonny Side Films (Korea) |
Echoes |
Supporting |
Dir. Tim Ritter |
Take Point (w/ Jennifer Ehle and Kevin Durand) |
Supporting |
CJ Entertainment (Korea) |
Gamgi, The Flu (#1 in Korean Box Office) |
Supporting |
CJ Entertainment (Korea) |
Fabricated City (#1 in Korean Box Office) |
Supporting |
TPS Productions (Korea) |
The Spy (w/ Daniel Henney, #1 in Korean Box Office) |
Supporting |
JK Films (Korea) |
Coinroom (Official Selection - Bucheon Int Film Festival) |
Supporting |
Daydream Entertainment (Korea) |
Some Southern Waters |
Supporting |
Dir. Julian Baner (Florida) |
Coach |
Supporting |
Dir. Wiliam Ruback (Florida) |
Super Monkey Returns |
Supporting |
CJ Entertainment (Korea) |
A Man's World |
Supporting |
Bang Bang Productions (Korea) |
Television | ||
Special Affairs Team: TEN (w/Kim Sang-Ho) |
Co-Star |
OCN (Korea) |
Man To Man (w/Park Sung-Woong) |
Co-Star |
Drama House/Netflix (Korea) |
K-Style |
Recurring Guest Star |
Mnet (Korea) |
Theater | ||
Looped |
Steve |
The Garden Theater |
Titus Andronicus |
Aaron, the Moor |
Seoul Shakespeare Company |
The Tempest |
Caliban |
Seoul Shakespeare Company |
Othello |
Othello |
Seoul Shakespeare Company |
Race |
Henry Brown |
Probationary Theater, Seoul |
Autumn Frieze |
Gay Dad |
Probationary Theater, Seoul |
Water Weight |
Hendrick |
Seoul Players |
Family Business |
Guiseppe |
Seoul Players |
New Media | ||
Roommates |
Series Regular |
Sonny Side Films (Korea) |
Avant Garde Goddess |
Guest Star |
HaPa Entertainment (Korea) |
At The Counter |
Recurring Guest |
AJP Productions (Korea) |
Training | ||
Tcherkin Studios (Weekly) |
Chubbuck Technique/Script Analysis |
Violet Tcherkin (Miami, FL) |
Own The Room Coaching |
Audition Technique |
Kelly Hare |
Arvold-Warner Studios (Weekly) |
Script Analysis/Character Development |
Lauren Buglioli/Evan Bergman |
BGB Studios |
Audition Intensive |
Sydney Walsh (Los Angeles) |
ClassAct Studios (Intermittent) |
Advanced Scene Study & Meisner |
Lauren O'Quinn (Orlando, FL) |
Book From Tape Studios (Continuous) |
On-Camera Audition Preparation |
Jordan Woods-Robinson(Florida) |
ClassAct Studios |
Audition Technique |
Lauren O'Quinn (Orlando, FL) |
Book From Tape Studios |
Viewpoints/Laban/Adler Technique |
Jordan Woods-Robinson |
Book From Tape Studios |
On-Camera Scene Study (Private Coaching) |
Claire Lopez (Orlando, FL) |
ClassAct Studios |
Meisner/Scene Study |
Landon Price & Lauren O'Quinn |
Act Tactical |
Weapons/Tactics for Camera (Workshop) |
Matt Clanton (Orlando, FL) |
Vocal Context Studios |
Vocal Training |
Amy Ginther (Seoul, Korea) |
Seoul Global Village Center |
Korean Language & Cultural Studies |
Kim, Eun-Hye (Seoul, Korea) |
ABS/CBN (Philippines) |
Chubbuck Technique/Script Analysis |
Ivana Chubbuck (Philippines) |
Awards | ||
Best Supporting Actor |
The Coin |
Content: Film Festival & Media |
Best Actor Nominee |
Our Father |
Int Christian Film Festival |
Best Actor Nominee |
Haebangchon |
Charlotte Black Film Festival |
Best Supporting Actor |
The Avant Garde Goddess |
Seoul WebFest |
Best Action Actor |
Haebangchon |
New York Urban Action Showcase |
Physical Characteristics / Measurements |
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Height: 5'9" |
Weight: 300 lbs |
Boxing, Concierge, Counselor, Homiletics, Korean - High Beginner, Kumdo, Motivational Speaker, Muay Thai, Boxing, Frisbee, Jet Skier, Kick Boxing, Kickboxing, Scuba Diver, Scuba Diving, Weight Lifting, Host, Improvisation, Juggler, Licensed Driver, Singer, Vocal Range: Bari-Tenor, Vocal Range: Tenor, Voiceover, Whistler, American - Southern Accent, West Indian Accent
CURRENTLY LIVING IN ATLANTA, GA Virtual Casting ID - Kahlid.Tapia (Skype) Zoom ID - 567 865 4486 Spent 8 years in Korea teaching English and working in Korean productions and independent films. Supporting Roles in #1 Korean Box Office Hits. Co-Star Roles on Korean TV. Practices The Art of 8 Limbs (Muay Thai). Harmonious Actor of Film & Television. Two Independent films, ECHOES and MERCY, currently in pre-production.