A.J. Faisal Saudin was born on May 14, 1992 in Toronto, Canada. He is a former actor best known for playing the role of Connor DeLaurier on Degrassi. He also starred in the film Aruba in 2006. A.J. has hosted thirteen episodes of Open Your Ears, a music show aired on Canada's YTV. When he was seven, he played Natalie Cole's son in The Natalie Cole Story. He also had a role as Oscar in Vacation With Derek, which also starred Degrassi co-star Jordan Todosey. He is friends with Jessica Tyler, Demetrius Joyette, Annie Clark, Sam Earle, Jahmil French, Stephan James, Luke Bilyk, Aislinn Paul, and Cristine Prosperi.
Trivia
- A.J. is a Taurus.
- Both of his sisters are actresses.
- He ships Klare.
- One of his favorite colors is blue.
- A.J. wants to become a musical engineer.
- In December 2020, AJ Saudin retweeted a meme that had the caption "I think they did it but I just can't prove it" with a picture of Degrassi High characters Lucy Fernandez and Bronco Davis next to a picture of Connor. AJ then commented when asked that he asked Stefan Brogren on set one day who Connor's parents were. Stefan didn't have a confirmed answer but told AJ that one of his parents might have been the character B.L.T. Thomas.
- When asked by a fan on Twitter, "How can you relate to Connor?" he replied, "We're both socially awkward."
- He has a Tumblr, which can be found here.
- He is good friends with Luke Bilyk. They have a YouTube video together, which can be viewed here.
- He can do the "Eli smile."
- He and Sam Earle are the second tallest cast members, being 6'3, behind Stefan Brogren who is 6'5.
- He was on Degrassi for 6 years.
- He shares a birthday with Anais Granofsky who played Lucy Fernandez on Degrassi Junior High/High but is 19 years younger.
- His official site.