Roshon Bernard Fegan ( ; born October 6, 1991), known mononymously as Roshon (stylized in all caps, formerly as RO SHON), is an American actor, rapper, and dancer. He is best known for his roles as Ty Blue on the Disney Channel original series Shake It Up (2010–13) and as Sander Loyer in the Disney Channel movie franchise Camp Rock (2008–10). He writes and produces his own music as well as working with the president of Lava/Universal Republic. In 2012, Roshon appeared on Dancing with the Stars.
Early life Roshon Bernard Fegan was born on October 6, 1991, in Los Angeles, California. His father is African American actor and producer Roy Fegan, whose television credits include The Shield, Married... with Children, The Meteor Man, and Will & Grace, among others. His mother is of Filipino descent. Raised in Los Angeles, Roshon Fegan had studied at the BK Acting Studio and the USC 32nd Street Performing Arts School as well as attending Tom Bradley Elementary, then Hollywood High School, before leaving to be home-schooled to accommodate his acting career.
Career
Fegan began his acting career at the age of 12 with a small role in the 2004 film Spider-Man 2, followed by an appearance in 2006 on the TV series Monk. In 2008, he appeared in the comedy film Drillbit Taylor and the VC FilmFest Award winning film Baby. In June 2008, Fegan gained popular notoriety as Sander Loyer in the Disney Channel original movie Camp Rock, which was the number one entertainment telecast on cable TV in 2008, with the Jonas Brothers. He also performed songs on the Camp Rock soundtrack as well as the DVD bonus track Camp Rock. In 2010, Fegan reprised his role as Sander in Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, the sequel to Camp Rock. Roshon also co-starred on the Disney Channel original series Shake It Up! as Ty Blue, Rocky's (played by Zendaya) older brother.
Fegan was featured on the 14th season of the ABC show Dancing with the Stars."Dancing with the Stars2012 Cast Announcement for Season 14" abc.com. Retrieved 28 February 2012. Chelsie Hightower was announced as Roshon's ballroom dance partner. He stayed on for eight weeks and was placed in the top 6.
Roshon is also a songwriter, producer, artist and freestyle dancer who learned his moves by watching Michael Jackson and other influential dancers. A drummer since the age of two, Fegan also plays the piano and guitar. He released a number of singles on iTunes and his first self-produced EP I AM RO SHON, was released under his own label, "3inaRo Entertainment", in 2011. The name 3inaRo (pronounced "three-in-a-row") is a reference to being a triple-threat entertainer in his three passions: acting, freestyle dancing, and music.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2004 Spider-Man 2 Amazed Kid #2 2007 Baby Young Robbie 2008 Drillbit Taylor Random Kid #2 2014 Mostly Ghostly: Have You Met My Ghoulfriend? Nicky Roland Direct to video 2018 What Still Remains David
Television Year Title Role Notes 2006 Monk Third Boy Episode: "Mr. Monk and the Astronaut" 2008 Camp Rock Sander LoyerTelevision film 2010 Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam 2010–2013 Shake It Up Ty Blue Main role 2011 Kickin' It Dan "Smooth" Brennan Episode: "All the Wrong Moves" 2012 Dancing with the Stars Himself / Contestant Season 14 Motorcity Darr Gordy Voice, episode: "Reunion"2014 A.N.T. Farm Hudson Episode: "The New York ExperiANTs" Parenthood 4D Member Episode: "Cold Feet" 2015 Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Nguyen Episode: "My Mom, Greg's Mom and Josh's Sweet Dance Moves!" 2017–2018 GreenleafIsaiah Hambrick Recurring role2018 InsecureSpyder 2 episodes2019 The Bobby DeBarge StoryBobby DeBarge Lead role2019–2020 DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders Elbone (voice) Recurring role2020 Glitch Techs Casino (voice) Episode: "Smashozaurs"
Music videos Year Title Artist 2008 "We Rock" Cast of Camp Rock "Start the Party" Jordan Francis and Roshon Fegan 2010 "It's On" Cast of Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
Discography
Singles 2006 Whatcha Know About Me TBA Songwriter, producer 2011 I AM RO SHON Love Your Love Oh Oh Oh Get It Poppin 2013 Afterparty (with Caroline Sunshine) Shake It Up: I Love Dance 2014 Bout That RO SHON2016 They Not Ready 4 `You So Bad TBA Hate Me Or Love Me ROS HON2017 Gotta Know Oh Well
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result Ref.2011Young Artist AwardsOutstanding Young Ensemble In a TV Series(shared with Bella Thorne, Zendaya, Davis Cleveland, Adam Irigoyen, Kenton Duty, Caroline Sunshine)Shake It Up2012
References
External links
"Bout That" Single on iTunes