Young TikTok Star Lands Acting Role in Upcoming Comedy Series
He might be small, but the rising star packs personality!
Who says social media isn't a viable career option?!
Seven-year-old Brice Gonzalez is on his way to the top, turning his TikTok talent into a real-life career in show biz.
The Texas-native tyke will be hitting television screens in November after booking an acting gig on George Lopez's new show, NBC's Lopez vs. Lopez, where the tiny Tiktoker plays the comedian's grandson.
The charismatic little one and his dad Randy are the father-son duo behind TikTok's Enkyboys account, known for creating hilarious videos together—many of which are reenactments of funny movie scenes. Since the pair embarked on their social media journey together back in November 2019, they've blown up, with Brice becoming an absolute internet sensation.
On Monday, Aug. 15, his family announced the news in an Instagram video that he was working with the Mexican-American actor.
"I'm so happy to be here doing this show," Brice told MySA, a San Antonio-based outlet, in a statement. "I never thought I would be doing a show, even though I have always wanted to and now I'm actually doing it and I'm so happy. It feels good to be doing this! Thank you, God, for giving me this opportunity!"
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An adorable actor indeed, the kid is, no-doubt, a natural, showing off his incredible theatrical skills via the social media videos. The world sits back and watches as this child star continues to rise, with the duo's TikTok account amassing over 15 million followers (and counting).
Though the Lopez vs. Lopez role is huge for him, it's not the grade-schooler's first successful casting. Brice previously landed a role in Eva Longoria's Flamin' Hot project, a movie about Richard Montañez, the Frito-Lay janitor who says he cooked up Flamin' Hot Cheetos in his home kitchen.
Gonzalez will reportedly play one of the sons of the main character. Per movieinsider.com, the film is said to be "complete and awaiting release," though a premiere date has yet to be unveiled.
"It is a great feeling to see our son doing incredible things in the industry with such icons," Kimberly and Randy, Brice's parents, expressed to MySA. "Growing up being a huge fan of George Lopez and now Brice actually working with George and his daughter and creating friendships is just a dream come true! We are just so happy for him and truly blessed!"
According to Deadline, Lopez's upcoming show starring himself alongside his real-life daughter, Mayan, is a working-class family comedy about dysfunction, reconnection, and all the pain and joy in between.
Lopez Vs. Lopez premiers Friday, November 4, at 8 PM on NBC.
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