Who is Cairo Zion?
Age 19 Height 5’10” Size M/L
IMDb: Cairo Zion
Management:
BOLD MP- Michael Kelada
Ph: 323-366-9663 8228 Sunset Blvd, Suite106. Los Angeles CA 90046
New York/LA Film and TV:
Clear Talent Group
264 W. 40th Street, Ste. 203 New York, NY 10018 Ph: 212 840-4100
New York/LA Commercial:
BBR- Tracey Goldblum tgoldblum@bbrtalent.com
Miami Commercial/Print:
Cairo Zion is a SAG-AFTRA teen actor, model, and athlete whose passion for extreme sports, creative depth, and magnetic screen presence set him apart. With an energy that’s both grounded and electrifying, Cairo is quickly emerging as a standout talent on the global stage.
His exceptional balance and athleticism first captured national attention as a competitor on American Ninja Warrior Jr., launching him into the spotlight as a rising force in the world of extreme sports. From surfing and skimboarding to MMA, skateboarding, and parkour, Cairo’s fearless approach and physical precision continue to fuel his dynamic presence both in front of the camera and beyond.
By age 12, he had already earned the title of Costa Rica’s Grom of the Year for Skimboarding, and appeared in major campaigns for brands like Puma and Champion. Whistle Sports spotlighted him in their mini-documentary No Days Off, calling him an athletic “prodigy,” and his comedic chops landed him the lead in the Got Milk? series, I Could Do That, alongside Spice Adams.
Cairo’s abilities also drew the attention of major music and film producers. He appeared in the politically charged Akon music video Ain’t No Peace, and portrayed a young Pedro in the original Sony Latin production Buena Suerte by Pedro Capó.
Diagnosed with dyslexia at age 7, Cairo turned a challenge into a calling. His story has inspired classrooms across the globe, from India and Costa Rica to Portugal, where he was featured in national textbooks. In 2021, he was honored by the Asia Pacific Dyslexia Forum in Japan, and in 2023, he partnered with Understood.org to advocate for learning differences and raise awareness on a broader stage.
His impact didn’t go unnoticed. In 2022, Cairo was honored in Dubai with the Global Child Prodigy Award, presented by UAE’s Royal Minister of Culture, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, a recognition given to the world’s most gifted youth.
While sports put him in the spotlight, acting is where Cairo’s heart truly lies.
In 2022, he played Skylar in Sunflower Girl, a Netflix-sponsored short film by Holly Kaplan. The film earned nominations at Oscar-qualifying festivals including the Chicago International Children’s Festival, Regard (Quebec), Uppsala (Sweden) and Woodstock, where it was a contender for the Mark Braunstein Award for Best Short Narrative.
Cairo’s performance in the award-winning comedic short Love Eternal earned him a Best Actor nomination in 2023. He also starred in Night Train, a psychological thriller by AJ Serrano, which premiered at the Lower East Side Film Festival and won the Audience Choice Award at the 50/50 Film Fest.
Moving to Philadelphia in 2024 marked a turning point in Cairo’s career, with 2025 proving especially pivotal. He signed with two New York–based agencies, Clear Talent Group, and BBR with Tracy Goldblum. Cairo starred in Knock Knock Run, a horror film directed by Steve Perrong and written by Andrew Joffe, secured the Puma holiday campaign, worked on NBC’s The Hunting Party, and officially became a proud member of SAG-AFTRA.
A native New Yorker raised in Florida, Cairo is now pursuing a degree in Film and Media Arts at Temple University, where he was accepted into the Honors Program and awarded the prestigious Provost Scholarship in recognition of his academic excellence, leadership, and community involvement.
Of Puerto Rican, European, West African, and Native American descent, Cairo also embraces the Sikh traditions of his stepfather’s Indian heritage. His multicultural upbringing and international travels, have helped shape his vision of becoming a documentary filmmaker, telling real stories with global impact.
When he’s not on set, Cairo has worked as a lifeguard, swim instructor and bartender. He also volunteers to teach skateboarding to kids, always finding ways to give back and stay grounded.
Specialties
Actor:
Film, Commercial, Voice Over, Stunts
Athlete:
Surfer, Skimboarder, Skateboarder, Wheelie Bike, Ninja, Unicycle stunts, Wakesurf, Wakeboard obstacles, Parkour, and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
Best Known For
Sunflower Girl
Whistle Sports “No Days Off”
American Ninja Warrior Jr.
Global Child Prodigy Award Winner
Akon “Ain’t No Peace”
Got Milk? “I Could Do That”
Alex Multiversa Guest Star
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