Yobdee Marazzi

Born in Ethiopia in 2007 Yobdee Marazzi is a rising star in the entertainment industry making waves as an EthiopianCanadian film and television actress as well as a dynamic dancer Known for her role as Palesa in ICE and for her captivating guest appearances in films like Travellers The Healing Powers of Dude Yobdee continues to shine on screen She most recently dazzled audiences as Maya in Netflixs hit series Virgin River Season 4 Yobdees journey in the performing arts began at the tender age of seven when she landed her first acting role as a series regular in the pilot for Mix 2015 Her early passion for floor routines as a competitive gymnast naturally transitioned into a love for dance where she has trained extensively in hip hop contemporary jazz lyrical and musical theatre in Vancouver LA and NY Yobdee has earned numerous hip hop awards and is equally committed to performing for local and national charities Her talents extend beyond the screen with appearances in over 13 commercials and features in notable publications like News Scene Magazine where she was spotlighted in the article Yobdee on Her Successful Dance Career and Learning Archery for Netflixs Virgin River Currently Yobdee is honing her vocal skills aiming to conquer the musical theatre stage next Yobdees overall dream as an actor is to use her talents to bring a characters story to life and share it with others In her spare time she enjoys a variety of activities including reading singing playing volleyball and soccer decorating her room and spending quality time with family and friends