Filipino-Canadian actor Filip Geljo is well known for his parts in The Waiting Room and Shahzad, among other films and television productions. He rose to fame as Agent Otto after appearing in the television series Odd Squad. Filip began his career as a young actor and progresses smoothly into mainstream Hollywood. Let’s get to know more about him.
Who is Filip Geljo?
Filip Geljo was born in Toronto, Ontario on April 13, 2002. He is a mixed-race person because his mother is Filipino and his father, the renowned actor Jasmin Geljo, is Bosnian by birth. His father, Jasmin Geljo, is also an actor popularly recognized for his role as Tambourine Man in the 2005 film Land of the Dead. He is best known for his roles in Cube Zero, as Ryjkin, and in the films Assault on Precinct 13 and The Sentinel. He also appears in Schitt’s Creek as Ivan. Before the Bosnian War, Geljo was mostly known for his roles as Mima Šiš and Roki Mokroguz in Yugoslav and Bosnian cult show Audition.
Geljo started attending St. Jean Vianney School where he reportedly fell in love with basketball at an early age and dreamed of playing in the NBA. In 2014, he was chosen for the role of “Lee” in the television series The Last Chance while continuing his education at St. Maria Goretti High School.
He joined the Don Montgomery Centre, a multifunctional facility that provides a variety of sports and events, as his acting career took off to improve his acting skills while simultaneously concentrating on basketball.
Filip Geljo’s Career
Filip Geljo’s journey into the world of acting began in 2014 while he was still a teenager. He first gained notoriety In the television show “Odd Squad,” where he played the part of Agent Otto,. He collaborated and performed well in this project, sharing the screen with actors like Isaac Kragten, Dalila Bela, Millie Davis, Olivia Prest, and others.
After that, he played Lee in the television show “The Last Chance,” broadening his scope and talents. Since then, Filip has dabbled in a variety of cinematic projects, leaving his unmistakable touch on a number of films and television programmes, solidifying his position in the entertainment industry.
He landed a role in Igor Drljaca’s biographical drama, The Waiting Room, in 2015, and also starred in a short movie entitled: Shahzard, in the same year. He also got featured in Annedroids, a 2016 sci-fi fantasy drama which aired on Prime Video.
The young Geljo appeared in an Avatar: The Way of Water audition in 2017. He was part of the final selection. It was a fantastic achievement for Geljo to be chosen for James Cameron‘s follow-up. When the film was finally released in 2022, he proved his casting was warranted by demonstrating his inherent talent and his undeniable acting abilities.
He reprised his role as Aonung in both Avatar 3, which is currently in post-production and is scheduled for release in theatres in 2024, and Avatar 4, which is currently filming.
Filip Geljo’s Net Worth
An estimate of Geljo’s net worth ranges from $50,000 to $70,000. His acting job earns him a sizable salary. According to reports, he agreed to a deal with “Avatar” director James Cameron under which he would receive $150,000 for his appearance in Avatar 2.
Filip Geljo’s Personal Life
The Canadian actor Filip Geljo keeps a quiet demeanour and chooses privacy when it comes to his private life. It is currently assumed that he is unmarried, giving him plenty of time to focus on his personal interests and professional goals while keeping his intimate affairs out of the public eye.
