Taylor Zakhar Perez
American actor in 'The Perfect Date'
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Performers & Entertainers
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United States
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An actor gained recognition for a lead role in the Netflix film 'The Perfect Date'. In addition to film, appeared in the series 'K.C. Undercover'. Established a presence in both television and film industries. The performances highlighted a range of characters, demonstrating versatility across romantic and comedic genres.
Starred in 'The Perfect Date'
Appeared in 'K.C. Undercover'
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