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'' Now or Never'', January 11, 2018. known for his television roles in '' Sunnyside'', ''

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Early life

Kevin Vidal was born and raised in Toronto, Canada, where he developed an interest in comedy and acting from a young age. While specific details regarding his early education and personal background are limited in public records, Vidal's career began taking shape when he joined Toronto's Second City, a premier venue for Canadian improv and comedy training.

Career

A graduate of the actor training program at the Toronto company of

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, he subsequently appeared in several shows for the company including ''We Can Be Heroes'', ''The Second City Guide to the Symphony'' and the

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-winning ''Sixteen Scandals''. He is known for his starring role in the comedy television series '' Sunnyside'', for which he and the other core cast collectively won the

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for Best Performance in a Variety or Sketch Comedy Program or Series at the

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in 2016.Julianna Cummins
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'' Playback'', March 13, 2016. He later joined the cast of the popular Canadian television show ''

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'' and ''The Bet'', and on stage in a production of '' Come from Away''. Released in 2023, Vidal was cast in the limited

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series '' Culprits'', as Jules, the supportive fiancé of Joe Petrus (played by

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), a former criminal attempting to lead a quiet suburban life with Jules and their two children. Vidal's character contributes to a nuanced portrayal of a queer, Black relationship on screen, which is integrated into the narrative without focusing solely on their sexuality. The relationship between Jules and Joe is depicted as integral to the series, adding emotional depth as Joe confronts his criminal past to protect his family.Quimberly Anne
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'', November 9, 2023 In addition to acting, Vidal has an active improvisation career dating back to his time with Second City. After moving to Vancouver in 2020 he joined the faculty of Blind Tiger Comedy, a well-known comedy school co-founded by members of The Sunday Service and Hip.Bang!.Sally Michael White
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'', April 19, 2024 Vidal has taken an active role in Blind Tiger's mission to foster a diverse and inclusive comedy community, teaching improv and introducing an "Improv for ADHD" workshop, inspired by his own journey with ADHD. This program emphasizes active listening and collaboration without the pressure to perform, allowing neurodivergent students to benefit from improv in a supportive environment.

Personal life

Vidal is of Guyanese and Filipino descent, and is bisexual.Jeremy Willard
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'', December 15, 2014. He lives in Vancouver with his husband. His personal experiences, including his ADHD diagnosis during the pandemic, have influenced his teaching philosophy at Blind Tiger Comedy. Vidal continues to balance his acting career with his work in the Canadian improv community.

Filmography

Film

Television

Awards and honors

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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