Mike Stechyson was born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He grew up knowing that he was going to pursue a career in the film and television industry.After finishing high school, Mike moved to Toronto to pursue a degree in Film and Media Production. He had the opportunity to act in student films and work as a background performer, it was then that Mike discovered that he had a strong passion for on-camera acting. After finishing his first year of Film School, Mike left college to pursue acting full-time. He spent his time training at some of Toronto's finest studios and obtaining a Post-Secondary Diploma in Film Acting. Since then Mike has signed with a reputable Toronto agent and has constantly been working on his craft.