A.J. Faisal Saudin was born on May 14, 1992 in Toronto, Canada. He is 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 and Luke Bilyk.