Valin Shinyei
Valin "Val" Shinyei was born at home in Vancouver Canada to an artist/designer father and choreographer/director mother. Shinyei has been featured in nearly two dozen national TV commercials and radio spots. Valin has had lead roles in A Christmas Story 2 as Randy Parker, Mrs. Miracle as Jason Webster, and The Client List as Brady Horton and is the voice of T.D. in the animated series Martha Speaks. During the 2010 Paralypic Winter Games passed the Olympic torch to the Russians during the closing ceremonies On April 6, 2013 Shinyei hosted the 2012 THEA Awards Gala in Disneyland California. Shinyei was nominated for two Young Artist Awards in 2013 for his performances in A Christmas Story 2 and A Christmas Miracle. He won best supporting actor for the latter.
Filmography
Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2013 |
I Am Victor |
George Port |
Son to Victor (John Stamos) |
2013 |
Death: A love Story |
Milton |
Younger version (lead) |
2012 |
A Christmas Story 2 |
Randy Parker |
Randy Parker's character is 5 years older in this sequel |
2012 |
Thomas Kinkade's Christmas Miracle |
Matt Wells |
Portrayed a boy with Autism in this pivotal role |
2012 |
Gaku |
Terry |
Japanese Film filmed in Southern Alberta |
2012 |
This Means War |
Toby |
Scene withheld from theatrical release due to PG-13 content issues |
2011 |
17th Precinct |
Boyle Longstreet |
Movie/Pilot |
2010 |
The Wyoming Story |
Gideon – Young |
Movie/Pilot |
2009 |
Mrs Miracle |
Jason Webster |
Played a twin |
Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2012 |
Rick Hansen's 25th Year Anniversary Special |
Speaker |
CTV Special |
2011 |
Hiccups |
Jacob Benz |
"Novel Idea" (Season 2, episode 6) |
2010 |
The Client List |
Brady Horton |
TV Movie |
2010 |
Sanctuary |
Beza |
TV Series |
2009 |
Smallville |
Defiant Boy |
TV Series |
Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2013 |
Martha Speaks |
"T.D." Tyrone Daniel Kennelly |
The original voice actor aged out of the role in season 4 |
2013 |
TUN TUN |
Various Characters |
eBooks for ESL |
2012 |
The Little Prince |
Horizon |
TV Series |
2012 |
Iron Man: Armored Adventures |
Gene Khan/Mandarin (young) |
TV Series |
2011 |
Dinosaur Train |
Sonny Sauroposeidon |
"All Kinds of Families" (Season 2, episode 28) |
Hosting
Year |
Title |
Role |
Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
2013 |
Skills Canada Opening Ceremony 2013 |
Youth Ambassador |
Represented Canadian Youth and signalled the opening of the competition by caring in the Skills Canada official Flag. Hosted by Mike Holmes. |
2013 |
Themed Entertainment Association (THEA) Awards Gala 2012 |
Master of Ceremonies |
Danced with Mickey Mouse, Shared stage with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee & Mater. Don original Harry Potter set wardrobe supplied by WB for one section. Presented to John Lasseter (Pixar) among others. |
2012 |
Rick Hansen 25th anniversary special |
Speaker |
TV Special |
2010 |
2010 Winter Paralympics – closing ceremonies |
Torch bearer |
Valin passed the last torch to the Russians (Hosts to the 2014 games) |
2010 |
2010 Winter Paralympics – opening ceremonies |
Speaker |
Along with 4 other children, opened the ceremonies and introduced Canada's Governor General Michaëlle Jean. |
Awards & Nominations
Award |
Year |
Category |
Result |
Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Young Artist Awards |
2013 |
Best performance in a TV movie, Miniseries, Special or Pilot |
Matt Wells in Christmas Miracle |
|
2013 |
Best performance in a DVD |
Randy Parker in Christmas Story 2 |