Luis Fernando Da Silva Jr

Luis "Trikz" Da Silva

Luis Fernando Da Silva Jr., also known as "Trikz," is a highly accomplished athlete, actor, and author. Born on August 3, 1982, Da Silva gained prominence in 2001 after headlining the Nike Freestyle ad campaign, which showcased his exceptional streetball skills.

Basketball Career

Da Silva was the first streetball athlete to sign an advertising contract with Nike. He performed with Alicia Keys at New York City's Niketown and was featured in prominent magazines such as SLAM and DIME. In 2003, he became the youngest player signed to the Harlem Wizards Show basketball team. He later participated in a Harlem Globetrotters mini-camp, earning a contract with the legendary team. In 2009, Da Silva set a Guinness World Record for 24 consecutive neck catches of a basketball and was inducted into the City of Elizabeth Athletic Hall of Fame as its youngest member.

Acting Career

Da Silva has appeared in numerous films and TV shows, including roles in "Fast Five," "21 Jump Street," "Dead Man Down," and "The Heat." He has also produced and directed an instructional DVD titled "Freestyle 101," which became an Apple application. His acting career continues to thrive with roles in high-profile movies and television series.

Writing Career

In addition to his athletic and acting careers, Da Silva authored a children's book titled "A Boy Named Boo," which he wrote and illustrated, aiming to inspire creativity and physical fitness in young readers.

XO Report Chief Publisher

As of 2024, Luis "Trikz" Da Silva has taken on the role of Chief Publisher for the XO Report. His diverse background and expertise in sports, entertainment, and media make him an invaluable asset to the publication. Da Silva's leadership is expected to bring innovative content and deeper connections with the sports community to the XO Report.

=== External Links === * [Luis Da Silva Jr. Official Website](https://www.luisdasilvajr.com) * [Luis Da Silva Jr. on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2226387/) * [Luis Da Silva Jr. on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Da_Silva) === References === * [Wikipedia - Luis Da Silva](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luis_Da_Silva) * [Virginia Tech News - Luiz DaSilva named inaugural executive director for Commonwealth Cyber Initiative](https://news.vt.edu/articles/2019/10/luiz-dasilva-inaugural-executive-director-cci.html) * [CONNECT - Prof Luiz DaSilva named as IEEE Fellow](https://connectcentre.ie/news/prof-luiz-dasilva-elected-ieee-fellow/)