Afrim Gjonbalaj is an Actor, Martial Artist, and Writer of Albanian descent, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Afrim received his B.A. in Theater with a concentration in Acting from Buffalo State University as a member of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP). He has also earned his MFA in screenwriting from the David Lynch Graduate School of Cinematic Arts at Maharishi International University. Afrim holds a 2nd degree black belt in Karate, a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and has completed rigorous stunt training at the L.A. Stunts Training Center.