Umi started his career in the entertainment industry as a print ad model. His excellent ability to master accents lead him to audition for several acting roles in Los Angeles and Chicago, thus landing him roles in short and feature length independent films, which are set to release in late 2012 and early 2013. He is extremely thrilled to be the writer of the screenplay for his first production, delighted to play the part of "Ameer" and he hopes to dazzle audiences everywhere in, "I'm Not In The Crowd" Written by: Umi Ilyas Vaid, Produced by Ben LeMenager and Directed by Umi Ilyas Vaid & Scott Franklin.