Misha Gabriel

Misha Gabriel(born May 13, 1987), also known asMisha Gabriel Hamilton,is an American dancer, choreographer, and actor. He is known for dancing mainly in the shows of Janet Jackson and Michael Jackson, and for his role as Eddy inStep Up Revolution(2012)andStep Up: All In(2014). Gabriel was born inFort Lauderdale,Florida. His mother, Irina Brecher, is a ballet dancer fromRomania.Gabriel, who was raised inLarkspur,Colorado, began dancing at the early age of two years old. He appeared withJanet Jacksonfor three years in a number of her videos, TV shows, and live performances. He also took part in shows byMariah Carey,Beyoncé,Christina Aguilera,Chris Brown,Ne-Yo,The Pussycat Dolls,Hilary Duff,John Legend,Kylie Minogue, andOmarion. He has worked in several American commercials and in the moviesJackass 2,Clerks 2, andCenter Stage: Turn It Up. Gabriel was selected as a principal dancer for Michael Jackson'sThis Is Itconcerts and was set to perform in all 50 shows scheduled for the O2 Arena in London, England. The concerts were canceled 8 days before the dancers were set to travel to London due to Michael Jackson's death. Gabriel was subsequently featured along with the 10 other dancers in the concerts' behind the scenes film,Michael Jackson's This Is It. He then appeared in a major role, as Eddie, Sean (Ryan Guzman's) best friend, in the filmStep Up Revolution(2012), directed by Scott Speer.