Refuge. Resilience. Redemption.  For TT, these aren’t abstract themes; they’re the backbone of a life lived between stages, sets, and hospital rooms. A film actor and musician whose work bridges raw vulnerability with cinematic power, TT has turned every challenge into a catalyst for creation.

TT’s relationship with storytelling began at the age of six, long before cameras rolled or stages lit up. Diagnosed with a chronic kidney condition as a child, he spent years in physical pain and emotional uncertainty, including a period when the disease left him unable to walk. As he relearned to stand — and then to move through the world again — he found refuge in music: the musical-theater standards his mother sang at home, the grit of country, the discipline of classical, and the rebellious electricity of rock & roll. Those early influences planted the seeds for the wide-ranging creative voice he wields today.

After moving to Los Angeles, TT threw himself into performing, playing local gigs while exploring opportunities in film. But life took another detour when he shifted into the business world to make ends meet. “I only have two speeds: on and off,” he says, and for years, “on” looked like 14-hour days, sleepless nights, and a growing distance from his creative center. When his kidney disease suddenly flared back into crisis, forcing him in and out of hospitals and a grim six-year prognosis, everything stopped. And everything became clear.

TT chose bold inspiration over fear. He returned to music with urgency, recording what would become his debut album, Man on the Corner, a project he sang like his life depended on it. By the time he received the miraculous news that his disease had gone back into remission, the album was complete: a genre-blending, soul-deep collection that captured the lessons, observations, and hard-earned perspective that shaped him. The record struck a chord around the world, earning numerous accolades, millions of video views, and international recognition.

His awards include Best Original Song and Best Production from the European Music Awards, as well as a Bronze Medal from the Global Music Awards for “Heal My Mind.” Both “Heal My Mind” and “My Confession” have earned nominations and honorable mentions across multiple film festivals. TT’s work has been praised by dozens of music publications and spotlighted in national and international interviews.

On screen, TT has brought his storytelling to both music videos and film. He was the central character in “Let Us Breathe,” “My Confession,” and “Heal My Mind,” as well as being featured in the feature film The Hook. His upcoming roles include the feature film Dustlands and the music-video narrative project Sweet Redemption.

With a second album slated for release in early 2026 and multiple film projects in motion, TT continues to build a body of work defined by courage, honesty, and the refusal to waste a moment. Whether through a character on screen or a lyric delivered from the gut, TT creates art that transforms survival into something both universal and profoundly human.