QUITE THE WHIRLWIND: 13-year-old Amaya talks newest role, life in Hollywood amid COVID-19 It's been quite the whirlwind for Brady Amaya, who moved to Los Angeles in 2018 to pursue a career as an actor and dancer. The Carleton-born 13-year-old has had guest spots on popular television series like Fox’s "9-1-1," ABC’s "American Housewife," and NBC’s "This Is Us." He’s appeared in theater, in commercials, and even on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Amaya also dances regularly with the WNBA Los Angeles Sparks’ LA Sparkids Dance Team, and he’s also shown off his moves in several music videos. Most recently he’s had a stint as a recurring guest star on the Nickelodeon show, "Drama Club."