IRIS

A RISING STAR

There have been numerous child-stars but we can truly say that we have never seen anyone like this young girl who is blowing up TikTok.

Her father is American and her mother is from Kenya, Africa. She embraces both cultures very well.

You are about to read about a young girl who is uber-talented, way above her age. We introduce young Iris. She is smart, talented, funny and wise beyond her age. What actors pay money to learn at acting schools, comes to her effortlessly and naturally.

Iris has already achieved great success by starring in numerous commercials, print jobs, a television show and two hit movies...and she is just starting.

Iris is very skillful in gymnastics, skateboarding, snowboarding, wake-boarding, swimming and she is bi-lingual.

We chatted with her mother, Vickie who was very helpful and assisted us with information about her super- talented child. Check in with us the next few days. We are all fans and you are about to become enamored as well.

You will laugh, you will be stunned, pleasantly surprised and captivated. Welcome to the world of Iris.

I HAVE AN AFRICAN MOTHER

Iris creates videos that are blowing up Tiktok. Her most popular video is titled I HAVE AN AFRICAN MOTHER. She mimics her mother, her African ways and just African mothers in general. It is amazing how she transforms from an average American girl to an animated African mother; suddenly she explodes in feigned anger. How does this ten year old girl speak so well like an African woman, nail the accent, the demeanor, the nuances in tone, mannerism, body language and facial expression. This is a girl who has been observing her mom very carefully.

Follow her accounts on Instagram and Tiktok - @iriken.

Her mom Vickie gave us this summation.

''Iris is a natural-born star with a magnetic personality. She’s hilarious, expressive, and full of life — so much so that when we’re passionately expressing ourselves, my husband often thinks we’re arguing, just because of our animated facial and physical expressions! Laughter fills our home daily.
Born with confidence beyond her years, Iris signed with her first agent at just 2 years old and began fearlessly nailing auditions. Her presence is undeniable, and she shines both on and off camera. Beyond the spotlight, Iris has a strong sense of justice — she proudly declares that she wants to be a Supreme Court judge when she grows up, because she believes the world deserves a better justice system… and she’s determined to help create it.

Though Iris is American, she’s being raised in a deeply rooted African household. I discipline her the Kenyan way — no sugar-coating, no-nonsense. For five years, my mother lived with us (from Kenya). Our home is filled with Kenyan culture: the food, the language, friends and values. As a result, Iris has fully embraced Kenyan mannerisms and traditions, bringing a unique cultural blend to everything she does.''

(Coming Up! We take you through her Hollywood movies and some of her commercials).

A CHRISTMAS ANGEL-(2023)

Iris stars in this movie with Tamar Braxton, DaniLeigh, Sky Black, Elise Neal, Romeo Miller, Daniel O'reily and many other talented actors.

It is a Christmas Movie that was filmed in Santa Clarita, California and released in November of 2023 for BET Plus.

The Plot:

Beautiful R&B superstar Angel St. James was driving at night when her car broke down on a lonely road. Help came from a single widower - the father of an adorable eight year old daughter. Angel St James who was having problems of her own ends up spending an amazing Christmas with the widower and his lovely daughter. It became her best Christmas yet, the family she never had and one she always wanted.

That role of that adorable daughter was played by Iris and she did an excellent job. Some would say that she stole the show, but we will let you decide.

A Christmas Angel is a holiday romance movie.

Director and Screenplay: Laz Rael Lison