It has been a breakout year for Vancouver-born actor Ricky He whose star is quickly rising in the world of film and television. A talented performer and musician, Ricky first merged the two in a Supporting Lead role in the feature for television, Christmas Solo, where he also had the opportunity to record his own music. After flying to LA to audition, Ricky successfully landed the role of a lifetime in Disney's highly anticipated movie, Freaky Friday, based on the musical of the same name. With training in the Meisner technique, Ricky quickly amassed a multitude of credits, including CW's The Flash, Fox's Wayward Pines, Beyond, A Gift to Remember for Hallmark and a Recurring role on The Magicians. A self-proclaimed hip-hop junkie and R&B soul music lover, Ricky continues to write and sing music in these genres. His musical talents merge seamlessly with his next big project playing the role of Adam, the hip, quirky, smart 16-year-old on Disney's Freaky Friday. Born to Chinese parents who immigrated to Canada in the early 90s, Ricky grew up on the East side of Vancouver. Seeing his early interest and passion for performing, they moved so that Ricky could attend the esteemed drama program at Lord Byng Secondary's mini school. For a time, Ricky tried to focus on academics and even applied to the University of British Columbia's psychology program, but the call to return to acting was strong and he soon dropped out and committed full time to his craft. And he hasn't looked back. It's just the beginning for this young star who is poised to take the industry by storm. The future is looking very bright for Ricky He, indeed. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Leyla Carreira
