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Pilar Sanders is proud of Shilo! Her son has taken up a new project in the entertainment world. What could it be? Well, he is going to make his acting debut! This is a special moment for Pilar as she is known for her acting career.

The role that Shilo has bagged is not just any role. It is something close to his heart. He will play the youthful version of his father, Deion Sanders, in the BMF series. Deion Sanders has been known as the Black Mafia in American sports for bearing the legacy of the legend Muhammad Ali. And it’s time for Shilo Sanders to give due credit to his father’s journey from grit to glory.

While Coach Prime already gave a shout-out to the safety, Pilar did the same. Pilar recently shared a TikTok video where she proudly introduced her son and congratulated him on his first scripted role. “So this is a super proud mommy moment. That’s right, that is Shilo. Mommy’s firstborn on BMF introducing him.”

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The caption of the Instagram post read, “YEEESSSSSIIIRRRR WE’VE GOT ANOTHER ACTOR IN THE HOUSE!!! CONGRATULATIONS SON! @bmfstarz episode #primetime #shilosanders #bigshilo #big21 in his first scripted role (playing his dad).” 

Shilo will appear in the episode ‘Prime Time’ playing his father’s character. Deion Sanders, who is also an actor, has made notable appearances in movies and TV shows. Acting seems to run in the family, as Pilar has also acted in movies like Streets of Blood and Mod Squad.

 

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Shilo will be seen in a single scene. BMF is now in its third season and is inspired by the story of Demetrius ‘Big Meech’ and Terry ‘Southwest T’ Flenory- two brothers from Detroit. They happened to create a big crime family. As per the information available, Deion Sanders and Big Meech knew each other and were acquaintances.

Shilo’s on-point impersonation of Coach Prime remains in focus, which immediately allowed the safety to shoot into the limelight. The Buffs’ safety is privileged enough to bank on Deion and Pilar’s acting stints. But what did Deion Sanders say about his son’s acting debut?

He took to Instaram and wrote, “Shilo Sanders did his thang on @bmfstarz ! I’m so PROUD OF YOU SON! Wow Wow Wow! Those Sanders Ain’t playing baby. You Played Daddy Dawg! Lololol. Wow I’m so PROUD PROUD PROUD!!!!.” Clearly, both parents are incredibly proud.

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Acting skills run in the Sanders family

Shilo’s breakthrough in Hollywood is a testament to his talent and hard work. He has impressed everyone with his acting skills and is set to make a mark in the entertainment industry. Shilo’s success is not only a proud moment for his family but also for his father’s legacy in sports and entertainment.

Pilar has been a model since her senior year in high school. She shifted from modeling to glamour and acting, gaining recognition for her exceptional acting skills in movies such as Streets of Blood, Mod Squad, and Percentages. Similarly, Coach Prime has had an equally fascinating career in acting, with notable performances in comedic masterpieces like Underdoggs and With This Ring

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Sanders is also believed to have extended his acting skills beyond the football field, making some notable cameos. For instance, he played a small but memorable role in the Ivan Reitman classic Draft Day. Also, let’s not forget his 1994 music video- Must Be The Money. That was the peak of his success.

Creative ways of expression run in the family as Shilo is also passionate about it. Although he jokingly complains about his brother Shedeur being Deion Sanders’ favorite, will his Hollywood breakthrough help him replace the favoritism that Shedeur enjoys?