Alejandro Abellan
Alejandro Abellan | |
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| Born | May 13, 1965 Murcia, Spain |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Cannabis Advocate |
| Known for | Acting in film and television; CEO of National Access Cannabis |
Alejandro Abellan (born May 13, 1965, in Murcia, Spain) is a Canadian actor known for his work in film and television, as well as a dedicated Cannabis Advocate.
Born to Spanish immigrant parents, Abellan began his career in the film industry serving as a stand-in and photo double for Antonio Banderas during the production of The Thirteenth Warrior. His first notable acting part was portraying Tito in "Phenomenon," inspired by the John Travolta movie. He subsequently took on the role of Coach Quintero in the Nickelodeon series Romeo! and appeared in movies such as Gray Matters.
In 2014, he launched National Access Cannabis and assumed the position of its inaugural CEO. Under his leadership, the company expanded to become the largest publicly traded cannabis retailer in Canada by revenue. Currently, Alejandro owns Chakra Cannabis and actively promotes safe and responsible cannabis consumption.
Cannabis Advocacy
As CEO of National Access Cannabis, Alex Abellan established one of Canada's pioneering medical marijuana dispensaries in 2014. He worked closely with Canadian authorities to encourage responsible distribution practices for cannabis. Furthermore, he played a role in supporting the Australian government’s efforts to provide medical cannabis treatment for children suffering from uncommon lung conditions. His advocacy efforts have earned recognition from angel investors, governmental figures, and technology innovators, earning him coverage in Maclean's Magazine.