Dilan Jay is a writer, musician, actor, and opinion leader based in Los Angeles. Born in America but raised in a Sri Lankan household, his multi-media work speaks of identity, exposure of the under-represented, and believing in yourself. After 5 albums, an award-winning film, and a book with a second underway, Dilan aims to inspire others to reach for their dreams no matter your color, creed, or culture.
Dilan Jay is a writer, musician, actor, and opinion leader based in Los Angeles. Born in America but raised in a Sri Lankan household, his multi-media work speaks of identity, exposure of the under-represented, and believing in yourself. After 5 albums, an award-winning film, and a book with a second underway, Dilan aims to inspire others to reach for their dreams no matter your color, creed, or culture.
Now an accomplished businessman and artist, Dilan started life out as a scrawny, awkward social outcast who was shunned and dis-invited to parties. By finding his love for music, he began professionally DJing at age 12. Through making crowds move and shake at parties, he learned that if you immerse yourself in any craft, you can master it. This social weirdo turned into a gregarious guy who now inspires others to have confidence in themselves, and just watch how opportunities unfold!
Now an accomplished businessman and artist, Dilan started life out as a scrawny, awkward social outcast who was shunned and dis-invited to parties. By finding his love for music, he began professionally DJing at age 12. Through making crowds move and shake at parties, he learned that if you immerse yourself in any craft, you can master it. This social weirdo turned into a gregarious guy who now inspires others to have confidence in themselves, and just watch how opportunities unfold!
Dilan’s driving purpose is to show the world that everyone deserves a place and voice. Currently, no Sri Lankans reign in American media, so Dilan plans to change that by playing non-stereotypical roles (such as a leader actor in an action film), ripping urban singer-songwriter music, and writing books that inspire everyone of color to rise up and claim their place amongst the greats.
Dilan’s driving purpose is to show the world that everyone deserves a place and voice. Currently, no Sri Lankans reign in American media, so Dilan plans to change that by playing non-stereotypical roles (such as a leader actor in an action film), ripping urban singer-songwriter music, and writing books that inspire everyone of color to rise up and claim their place amongst the greats.
A few years ago, Dilan lost EVERYTHING: his home, car, tens of thousands of dollars to a scammy PR firm, family respect, and career trajectory. With his tail between his legs, he lived with his parents as an adult to rebuild his life. Through study and hitting the pavement, he repaved a new path, but this time, sans toxic people. Unleashing a new musical direction, he’s proven that while life can and will knock you down, you can always BUILD your life back up to a point where you’re unshakeable, and be prouder than ever.
A few years ago, Dilan lost EVERYTHING: his home, car, tens of thousands of dollars to a scammy PR firm, family respect, and career trajectory. With his tail between his legs, he lived with his parents as an adult to rebuild his life. Through study and hitting the pavement, he repaved a new path, but this time, sans toxic people. Unleashing a new musical direction, he’s proven that while life can and will knock you down, you can always BUILD your life back up to a point where you’re unshakeable, and be prouder than ever.
