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Making the leap from soap star to motion picture actor, Kiko Ellsworth, has landed with a momentous bang! Landing a role in one of last summer’s most anticipated sequels, Bad Boys 2, which stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. Kiko has also starred on ABC’s hit daytime drama “Port Charles” as the gorgeous Jamal Woods. You can also watch for Kiko in the independent feature Guarding Eddy along with guest starring roles on the UPN’s #1 hit “Half & Half”.

A Los Angeles native, Kiko never imagined he would have an acting career… Growing up in a family with a long history in the carpentry profession, Kiko naturally assumed he would continue the legacy. Nevertheless, after many odd jobs including carpentry, UPS delivery and teaching he began bartending, which turned out to be his ticket to stardom. While bartending, many customers approached him suggesting that he pursue a career in acting because of his striking good looks and uniquely open personality. Finally, after the constant encouragement of a couple of friends, he enrolled in an introductory acting class where he discovered his passion for self-expression and the arts. Soon after he landed a couple of guest-starring roles on ABC television shows such as “Once & Again” and “Wasteland.” He then landed a full-time role on ABC’s “Port Charles” in 2000.

Another twist of fate led Kiko to his remarkable film debut. Just tagging-along with a couple of friends to an audition, Kiko was asked on the spot to audition for the film All or Nothing directed by Adisa Jones. He landed the role of Zane, a sociopath and violent street thug. This role gave Kiko an outlet for people to see the range of depth and passion that he was capable of bringing to the screen. All or Nothing won the “Jury Award” at the Hollywood Film Festival in 2001.

Kiko can currently be seen in Bad Boys 2 co-starring opposite Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. The film was directed by Michael Bay (Pearl Harbor), and is produced by Sony Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Films. Playing the role of the ruthless Blond Dread Haitian Mafia leader was like a dream come true for Kiko. He worked in a Haitian dialect and he got to invent and explore a completely new side of himself as an actor and person. This was also his first big budget movie where he worked alongside Will Smith and Martin Lawrence teaching him to not only be the consummate professional on the set, but off the set as well.

Guarding Eddy, winner of 4 awards in the Boston International Film Festival is due to hit theaters late 2004. The film also stars Brian Presley and Anna Marie Horsford (Minority Report). Kiko plays one of the lead roles, Mike. The charismatic and confident winner, an NBA basketball star who makes some unfortunate choices and ends up doing community service, where he meets Eddy (Presley), who is slightly mentally disturbed and running away from a terrible home life. Bound together by circumstances, the movie is a coming of age story for both characters as they learn about themselves while trusting in each other.

Kiko also has a profound love and admiration for children, and expresses this through his charity work. He has a deep desire to make a difference in under-privileged children’s lives, hoping that his dedication to charity work will inspire and motivate them to be the great ones that they already are. He is involved with many various youth programs, including the Hollywood Knights, a celebrity basketball team which raises money for schools in need and he also teaches acting classes to at risk youth while creating a win, win relationship to all involved.

If the past is any indication of the future, this talented young actor is well on his way to super stardom. Kiko Ellsworth has definitely arrived!

For further information, you can view selected press and his latest demo reel located on his website or contact Kathy L. Carter at Axiom Management at (310) 446-4498.

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