Kiko Ellsworth

Kiko Ellsworth (Born Keiko Jamen Ellsworth on January 2, 1973 in South Central, Los Angeles, CA) is an American actor. Ellsworth is best known for his portrayal of Jamal Woods on the now defunct ABC daytime drama, Port Charles. In March 2007, Ellsworth returned to daytime television in the role of Stan Johnson on another ABC daytime drama, General Hospital.

Biography

While bartending, customers suggested he pursue a career in acting, and with the encouragement of friends, he met with an agency and started acting classes. Soon after, he landed a couple of guest-starring roles on ABC television shows such as Once & Again and Wasteland. He then landed a series regular role on ABC's Port Charles in 2000, where he portrayed and developed the character of Jamal Woods over the next three years.

His film debut came in All or Nothing (2002). He landed the role of Zane, a sociopath and violent street thug. All or Nothing won the Jury Award at the Hollywood Film Festival in 2001. In 2003, Kiko landed a small role in the long awaited sequel, Bad Boys II, his first big-budget film, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. In 2006's Lords of the Underworld, Kiko portrays an assassin "Nipper", who terminates his victims using the Sai Swords. Kiko also recently wrapped production of the independent feature, The Will to Power (2007) written, produced, directed by, and starring David Rountree. The film also features Jerry Mathers and Jonathan Breck. After this film, Kiko was offered the opportunity to join the Psycho Rock Productions as one of the producing partners.

Kiko has studied The Martial Arts: Bojuka, EKG, Wing Chun, Kali/Escrima, Aikido, boxing, fencing and Jujitsu. Kiko is a practicing Sifu (teacher) in Bojuka. Periodically he involves himself with various youth programs, including the Hollywood Knights, a celebrity basketball team which raises money for schools in need. He also has taught acting classes to at-risk youth.

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