Valin Shinyei

Valin Shinyei

Valin Shinyei
Born Valin Val Shinyei
(2001-05-12) May 12, 2001
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Occupation Actor/Dancer
Years active 2007–present

Valin "Val" Shinyei (born May 12, 2001) is a Canadian actor and dancer.

Early life and career

He was born at home in Vancouver Canada[1][2] to an artist/designer father and choreographer/director mother. Shinyei has been featured in nearly two dozen national TV commercials and radio spots.[3] [4] Valin has had lead roles in A Christmas Story (The Musical) as Ralphie Parker, A Christmas Story 2 (the Movie) as Randy Parker, Mrs. Miracle as Jason Webster,[5] and The Client List as Brady Horton and is the current voice of T.D. in the animated series Martha Speaks. During the 2010 Paralypic Winter Games, Shinyei passed the Olympic torch to the Russians during the closing ceremonies[6] On April 6, 2013 Shinyei hosted the 2012 THEA Awards Gala in Disneyland California.[7][8][9] Shinyei was nominated for two Young Artist Awards in 2013 for his performances in A Christmas Story 2 and A Christmas Miracle. He won best supporting actor for the latter.[10]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2015 Last Night In Suburbia Nolan Leader of the bully kids
2013 I Am Victor George Port Son to Victor (John Stamos)
2014 Death: A love Story Milton Younger version (lead)
2012 A Christmas Story 2 Randy Parker Randy Parker's character is 5 years older in this direct-to-video sequel
2012 Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Miracle Matt Wells Portrayed a boy with Autism in this pivotal role
2012 Gaku Terry Japanese Film filmed in Southern Alberta
2012 This Means War Toby Scene withheld from theatrical release due to PG-13 content issues
2011 17th Precinct Boyle Longstreet Movie/Pilot
2010 The Wyoming Story Gideon – Young Movie/Pilot
2009 Mrs Miracle Jason Webster Played a twin
Television
Year Title Role Notes
2012 Rick Hansen's 25th Year Anniversary Special Speaker CTV Special
2011 Hiccups Jacob Benz "Novel Idea" (Season 2, episode 6)
2010 The Client List Brady Horton TV Movie
2010 Sanctuary Beza TV Series
2009 Smallville Defiant Boy TV Series
Animation
Year Title Role Notes
2013–2014 Martha Speaks "T.D." Tyrone Daniel Kennelly The original voice actor aged out of the role in season 4
2013 TUN TUN Various Characters eBooks for ESL
2012 The Little Prince (2010 TV series) Horizon "La planète du Ludokaa" episodes 28-29, retitled "The Planet of Ludokaa" and "Planet Ludokaa" in dub
2012 Iron Man: Armored Adventures Gene Khan/Mandarin (young) TV Series
2011 Dinosaur Train Sonny Sauroposeidon "All Kinds of Families" (Season 2, episode 28)

Hosting

Year Title Role Notes
2013 Skills Canada Opening Ceremony 2013 Youth Ambassador Represented Canadian Youth and signalled the opening of the competition by caring in the Skills Canada official Flag. Hosted by Mike Holmes.
2013 Themed Entertainment Association (THEA) Awards Gala 2012 Master of Ceremonies Danced with Mickey Mouse, Shared stage with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee & Mater. Don original Harry Potter set wardrobe supplied by WB for one section. Presented to John Lasseter (Pixar) among others.
2012 Rick Hansen 25th anniversary special Speaker TV Special
2010 2010 Winter Paralympics – closing ceremonies Torch bearer Valin passed the last torch to the Russians (Hosts to the 2014 games)
2010 2010 Winter Paralympics – opening ceremonies Speaker Along with 4 other children, opened the ceremonies and introduced Canada's Governor General Michaëlle Jean.

Theatre

Year Title Role Company Notes
2015 A Christmas Story - The musical Ralphie Vancouver Arts Club Also played the role of "Randy" in the official Movie sequel A Christmas Story 2
2012 The Great Big Boo - The musical Justin PRP Productions Played the role of "Justin" for 3 years.

Awards & Nominations

Award Year Category Result Role Project
Joey Awards 2015 Best actor in a short film Won Milton Dead Hearts
Z-Fest Film Festival 2015 Best performance in an International short film Won Milton Dead Hearts
Young Artist Awards 2013 Best performance in a TV movie, Miniseries, Special or Pilot Won Matt Wells Christmas Miracle
rowspan=2 Young Artist Awards 2013 Best performance in a DVD Nominated Randy Parker A Christmas Story 2

References

  1. ↑ IMDB, IMDB. "Valin Shinyei". IMDB.
  2. ↑ Maple Ridge Times, Maple Ridge Times (October 17, 2012). "Lots of local talent in Great Big Boo!". Maple Ridge Times. Retrieved October 17, 2012.
  3. ↑ Landreville, Troy. "Christmas movie garners trophy". The Times. Glacier Community Media. Retrieved June 13, 2013.
  4. ↑ Media Kids Vids, Media Kids Vids. "Media Kids Vids". Media Kids Vids. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
  5. ↑ Chancellor, Chris. "Port Orchard premiere lands pint-sized movie stars". Port Orchard Independent. Retrieved April 28, 2013.
  6. ↑ Martins, Monisha (March 23, 2010). "Paralympic flame lands in hands of Pitt actor". Maple Ridge TImes.
  7. ↑ Warner Bros., Warner Bros. "Warner Bros THEA Awards". Warner Bros. Retrieved May 3, 2013.
  8. ↑ "inPark Magazine". inPark Magazine. Retrieved April 14, 2013.
  9. ↑ Kleiman, Joseph. "PMI". PMI. Retrieved April 9, 2013.
  10. ↑ Young Artist Awards, Young Artist Awards. "34th Young Artist Awards". Best Performance. Young Artist Awards. Retrieved April 22, 2013.

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