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Ellis Weaver

Ellis Weaver is a vibrant, purpose-driven and brilliant eleven year old. He is the son of Bishop Lamar C.
Weaver and Pastor Deana Weaver. Bishop Lamar C. Weaver and Pastor Deana Weaver pastor a thriving multi-
cultural church in Cincinnati, OH entitled,
Conquering Faith Tabernacle, where Ellis is
active in youth ministry and assisting his
parents in whatever capacity needed. He can
be seen singing on praise and worship team,
playing the drums or simply praying for his
peers. Academically, Ellis is a brilliant fifth
grader, who loves Science. He is excelling in
all his classes earning A’s and B’s.

Ellis is affectionately known for his infa-
mous “Dance Off” video with the Cincinnati
Police Officer that went viral with over one
million viewers and was featured by Good
Morning America. Due to this increase in
exposure, the executive producer of the new
kid show hit, Little Big Shots with Steve
Harvey, sought Ellis out. Ellis made his na-
tional debut on April 32017 when his epi-
sode “Dance Battle with a Cop” aired on
NBC.

Professionally, this journey has only begun.
Ellis has been professionally trained and
graduated successfully from John Casablan-
cas Modeling and Career Centers. Upon
completion of modeling and acting school,
Ellis was nominated and sponsored to attend
the International Modeling and Talent Asso-
ciation (IMTA) Convention 2017 in NYC
where Ellis won “Male Pre-teen Actor of the Year” and first place in the “Jeans” runway competition and
“Kids Spot” commercial. Currently, he is continuing his passion and dream in acting and modeling. In Novem-
ber 2017, Ellis was signed by one of the most prominent talent agencies in Los Angeles, California, The Sav-
age Agency.

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