The upcoming Michael Jackson biopic has cast a young actor to portray a young MJ! The late “Thriller” singer’s nephew Jaafar Jackson will be portraying him as an adult throughout the film, but nine-year-old Juliano Krue Valdi will portray a young Michael in the Jackson 5 days. Keep reading to find out more… “This opportunity is really important to me because Michael Jackson is the King of Pop, and he is very special in my heart.
I’ve been dancing to his songs for five years now. He makes me feel really special and makes me feel good about myself. I love the energy of Michael Jackson,” Juliano shared in a statement. Juliano‘s Michael will be as he and his brothers rise to fame as Jackson 5.
In fact, Juliano has been dressing up and performing as Michael all over, from Las Vegas to Los Angeles and more.
You can check out one of his performances right here! “When Michael was very young – eleven years old – he astounded the world, possessing the spirit and talent of an adult.
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