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Bonel Leonard (Leo B.)

Singer/Musician/Actor/Producer/Director. Leonard migrated to Canada in 1994, shortly after relocated to South Florida, were he incorporated his multi-talents with a renowned band (VOLO-VOLO of Boston) performing in local clubs and overseas to Europe, and the Caribbean’s.

In 1996, he adapted (Leo B.) as a stage name when he founded (COSMOS) a Christian group which encompassed soulful flavors of the Caribbean vibes, ranging from Compas, Soca, Reggae, and Hip-Hop made a phenomenal impact within the Christian community. The group had a vast influence over teens- to- young adults thirsting for more than the ordinary. By 1998 the group released their third album (Holy Ghost Fire) the hottest selling Caribbean gospel group, blazing off and on stage. Further success followed with three more albums.

By late 2005, Leo B. challenged himself to produce and direct a film based on Haitians who dare to thread the rough seas inorder to reach the “promise land”. Leonard quickly begin imploring on relatives, friends, and acquaintance to participant on an idea, and an aspiration that will one day put him on the list of legendary directors/producer.

In 2006, production was on the way to accomplishing a dream with Leo B. playing the leading role. Leo B., gives Hollywood credit for adding “behind the scene look” which help him learn many useful tricks, “I read a lot of books on the subject and downloaded materials but it was the “behind the scene look” from some of my preferred movies that really gave me some understanding on certain techniques”.'''