Zack Yanni
- Actor
- Producer
- Sound Department
Zack Yanni was born and raised in Cotonou, Benin, West Africa. Zack's Grand parents migrated from Senegal and Nigeria to Benin. Right after High school he decided to move to the US to complete his Higher Education and pursue his childhood dream and passion for acting. After Completing his Bachelor Degree in Accounting at Drexel University in Philadelphia, he joined the Big 4 Accounting Firm Deloitte & Touche as an International Tax Consultant where he acquired some valuable work experience before transitioning to the Entertainment Industry and move to Los Angeles where he started by Studying the Meisner Technique at the Baron Brown Acting Studio. Zack is also a Fitness passionate and wellness coach that received the 2010 Fitness Model of the Year Award by the Fitness Model International (FMI) and Clark Bartram. While in College, Zack participated in numerous Charity events and was a Vice President of the academic Honor Society Phi Theta Kappa and members of various Honors Societies like the Mu Alpha Theta (Maths) , Beta Alpha Psi ( Accounting & Finance) and also appears on the National's Dean list back to back. As a child in Benin, West Africa, Zack was always involved in Theatre plays at his school, the Unicef and The Chinese Cultural Center. Now as a member of SAG-AFTRA living in Los Angeles, Zack landed his first speaking role in a SAG Feature Film titled Trees of Peace written and directed by Alanna Brown. Zack also appeared in Music Videos by Jennifer Lopez (On The Floor) , Kendrick Lamar & SZA ( All The Stars) from the Black Panther Soundtrack. Zack is actively working to sharpen his acting skills to build and develop his career in order to become a great actor and an International role model for many under privileged kids in Africa and around the world. Helping and Inspiring the world through his personal experience and career is his main purpose in life. His Instagram page is @Zackfit to find out more and stay up to date with Zack Yanni.