Featured Artist of the Week: Chris Tavarez

Meet Hollywood’s rising actor and Atlanta native, Chris Tavarez. He already has million dollar projects under his belt such as Big Momma’s House 2 with Martin Lawrence, Discovery Kids’ Endurance, a recurring role on TBS’ Tyler Perry’s Meet the Browns, and is starring as the lead role in the new Disney movie, Avalon High due this November.

Chris is from Atlanta, GA and is heading into his senior year at Westlake High School. After modeling as a young child, his parents were encouraged by scouts to pursue the world of acting for their son. Chris’ talent was quickly recognized by talent agent, Joy Pervis, who also discovered child stars Dakota Fanning, Kyle Massey, and Lucas Till. He stayed busy working in the Atlanta market booking commercials, print, television, and films. Chris’ parents, Frank and Yvette Tavarez, continue to support their son in achieving his dreams as an actor AND a much sought out athlete! He is the safety and captain of his football team at Westlake High School in Atlanta. He has been scouted and has over 7 Division 1 scholarships to colleges such as Harvard, Duke, Tulane, Maryland, Princeton, and Vanderbilt. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2087547/

For more information and updates, follow Chris Tavarez on Twitter at http://twitter.com/TheChrisTavarez and become a fan on Facebook at http://Facebook.com/ChrisTavarez.