- Jel Djelal is a British born actor known for "Top Boy" Season 3 and the award winning action thriller "Unborn Justice" where he played the lead and due to having a black belt 2nd degree in martial arts he choreographed the fight scenes also. Jel is also a London firefighter with a Turkish heritage. Jel was always a keen sportsman playing football for his local school and clubs before transitioning into martial arts where he holds a black belt 2nd Degree with 15 years Muaythai boxing background. Jel has a presence about him standing at 5'9 with a muscular and athletic physique. He has been acting since a young age only to take it to a professional level. Jel was involved in a fire where a baby was saved and he was awarded a commendation for his bravery that made him realise life was too short and it was time to take he's acting to a professional level. He has won numerous awards around the globe including Hollywood and a red carpet screening at BAFTA for a short film "Unborn Justice" where he acted and produced. Jel's recent work is to be seen with "Top Boy"season 3 and feature film "Saint Maud" playing along side Jennifer Ehle and Morfydd Clark. Jel is also known to have worked along side U2 rock band to choreograph fight scenes and to act in the famous music video as well, "crystal ballroom".- IMDb Mini Biography By: Jel Djelal
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- Away from acting Jel is known as a London Firefighter and fire Safety Officer. Jel was awarded London's highest award in 2008, for saving a baby's life in 2007/08 New Year's Eve extreme house fire that would change he's outlook on life forever and bring he's dream of acting to reality. Jel is also a 2nd Degree Blackbelt in martial arts and continues with this as a way of life. Jel had written and produced a short film of two people's life stories and combined into one that went on to win an award in Hollywood International Moving Pictures Film Festival, then grew into an actor that emerges into any role to challenge him and to bring that best out of that character. Let's not forget Jel's love for animals and spending time hiking with he's dog.
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