Zion Broadnax is slaying.

Zion Broadnax is an 11-year-old acting prodigy who is en route to becoming a Hollywood heavy hitter. Her budding talents were first seen in BET Network's "Holly Day" with her first lead role at the age of 7. Shortly thereafter, Zion would go on to win Best Supporting Actress in F8th, starring alongside actor and director Glenn Plummer (ER) at the 168 Films Festival. Zion has been featured everywhere from Disney, Netflix, The ABC Network, and Nick Jr. Her most recent co-starring role is alongside none other than Jamie Foxx in the upcoming action-horror-comedy film, "Day Shift".

Netflix's "Day Shift" follows Jamie Foxx as Bud Jablonski, a hardworking dad out to provide for his daughter, using his dull pool-cleaning job as a front for his real gig: hunting and killing vampires. The film is the directorial debut of J.J Perry, best known for his incredible stunt work on films such as John Wick. "Day Shift" sees Zion Broadnax as the only young actress on the project where she is undoubtedly holding her own alongside an all-star cast that includes Snoop Dog, Dave Franco, Karla Souza, Meagan Good, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Oliver Masucci, Steve Howey, and Scott Adkins.

You co-star with Jamie Foxx in “Day Shift”. What is it like for someone as young as you to be on set with one of Hollywood's greatest talents of all time? Did you feel nervous going in? did it feel a little crazy?

It was a blessing and surreal at the same time. I was very honored to work with Mr. Jamie who is so nice and keeps everyone laughing while on the set. On my first day arriving on set I was a little nervous, until after meeting everyone from the cast to the production team who all were so nice and welcoming to me make my experience that much easier where all my nervousness just went away instantly.

Without spoilers, what can you tell us about"Day Shift";? why should anyone go and watch this film?

Day Shift is out now on Netflix. Starring Mr. Jamie Foxx and Ms. Meagan Good who plays the parents of my character Paige. This film has amazing fight scenes that will keep you on the edge of your seats, directed by Mr. JJ Perry who was the stunt coordinator of John Wick movies. Vampires + comedy + action = a must see! So please check it out! (Smiling)

You'll be voicing Morgan "Mo"; Malto in the upcoming animated Streaming show Transformers: Earthspark. Is this your first time doing voice work? what can you tell us about the experience?

Yes, I’m super excited playing the Transformer EarthSpark character Mo Malto, who is my first animation and the experience has been such a blessing and awesome. So please check me and the rest of my EarthSpark family out this November on Nickelodeon and Paramount plus!

How do you feel about all this outside attention that's on you because of your acting?

It's a such a blessing when your hard work is being noticed by others and a joyous feeling when my peers approach me of being inspired to pursue their own dreams.

What is the art of Acting to you?

it is an art that reminds us of the past and forgotten or gives us a glimpse of a possible future.

What does it mean to be an actor?

Acting is an activity where a story is told by a person that adopts a character.

Who is your acting idol?

Viola Davis, because She also encourages you to stay confident in believing in yourself and follow your dreams and that’s what I live by.

What are your hobbies?

I love singing, dancing, cooking (along with the supervision of my parents, lol), hanging out with family and friends, and just being a kid.

What are your favorite movie to watch?

There are so many favs that I have that it’s so hard to choose. But I love anything from action to comedy movies.

What do kids your age say when you tell them yo're in movies?

Honestly, I try not to tell them because I like people to get to know me for who I am instead of what I do, but if they recognize me on their own they are really excited and want to know more about how it is to be in movies.

MEET THE AUTHOR

Samuel Aponte is Venezuelan-born raised and based. 

I joined Rival Magazine after a few years of doing PR work for independent musicians of all stripes; understanding their struggles to be heard in a sea of constant  ADHD noise and paywalled access to platforms, I now bring a willingness to always appreciate and encourage the effort and creativity that artists put into their work . Can also find some of my writings on LADYGUNN and We Found New Music.