Theophilus A. Martins is an American artist, songwriter, and actor. His output has drawn praise from outlets including ''

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Life and career

Martins was born in

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. Martins credits his parents for the musical and artistic exposure gained throughout his upbringing. He noted that his mother found casting calls searching local newspapers while his father was a trumpeter and avid music collector.

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Official Soundcloud profileTheo Martins Discography on Discogs
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