American singer, dancer, and actor Jaafar Jackson is playing the titular role in the upcoming musical biopic, Michael, based on the life and career of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. The official teaser was released on November 6, 2025.Jaafar is the son of MJ’s older brother, Jermaine Jackson, and his ex-wife, Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza. While Jermaine is a singer, songwriter, and bassist, Alejandra is an entrepreneur and fashion designer.According to the biopic producer Graham King, his team conducted a two-year global search for the titular role. However, it soon became “clear” that Jaafar Jackson, 29, was the “only person” to take it on.The first glimpse of the lead actor and MJ’s nephew was shared in February 2024 after the movie began its production, according to PEOPLE. The King of Pop’s mother also approved the casting, claiming Jaafar “embodies” her late son.Everything you need to know about Jaafar Jackson’s parentsJaafar Jeremiah Jackson was born in Los Angeles, California, in July 1996. His parents exchanged wedding vows in March 1995 and filed for divorce in 2004. It was later finalized in 2008, according to PEOPLE.Jaafar has a younger brother named Jermajesty Jermaine Jackson, 25. His parents also raised his adopted uncle, Donte Jackson.Jermaine Jackson was the fourth child of Joe and Katherine Jackson. He founded the group Jackson Brothers in 1964, alongside his brothers Tito and Jackie. It was later renamed as Jackson 5 and included Marlon and Michael in 1966.Jermaine, the group’s second vocalist and bassist, was a member from 1964 to 1975. He later rejoined in 1983 when it was rebranded as The Jacksons, according to IMDb.Jermaine pursued a solo career and received a Grammy nomination for his 1980 album, Let’s Get Serious. His duet with MJ titled Tell Me I’m Not Dreamin’ (Too Good To Be True) topped the charts. Jaafar Jackson’s dad also became a record producer and collaborated with the likes of Switch and Whitney Houston.Michael Jackson’s brother was later inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. He also appeared on reality TV shows, including Celebrity Big Brother 5.The Jackson family At REELZ Presents "Living With The Jacksons" At TCA - Source: GettyJaafar Jackson’s mother, Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza, was born and raised in Colombia. According to LinkedIn, she is the owner of her high-end couture label, Alejandra Jackson Designs, and has styled A-listers, including Alicia Keys, Sofia Vergara, and Serena Williams.Oaziaza attended Beverly Hills High School and later graduated from UCLA with a degree in fashion design and marketing. The mother of two is also a TEDx speaker and the founder and Co-Chief Executive Officer at ROGO Capital.She is a member of FEM Public Relations and a Board of Director at the nonprofit WE DO IT TOGETHER. Alejandra is an advocate of women's empowerment and leadership.Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza was romantically involved with Jermaine and Michael Jackson’s younger brother, Randy Jackson, in the 1980s. While they never got married, Randy and Alejandra welcomed two children: Genevieve Katherine Jackson and Steven Randall Jackson Jr.As for Jermaine Jackson, he was married both before and after Alejandra Genevieve Oaziaza. The Do What You Do crooner was married to Hazel Gordy, the daughter of Motown founder Berry Gordy, between 1973 and 1988. They share three children: Jermaine La Jaune "Jay" Jackson Jr, Autumn Joi Jackson, and Jaimy Jermaine Jackson, according to PEOPLE.Jaafar Jackson’s father married for the third time in August 2004. He and Halima Rashid were together for 12 years until she filed for divorce in 2016, citing irreconcilable differences. They separated in November 2015. The pair did not share any children.Jermaine Jackson had two children from his relationship with producer Margaret Maldonado, including Jeremy Maldonado Jackson and Jourdynn Michael Jackson.Jaafar Jackson, along with his brother and half-siblings, appeared in the two 2015 reality TV series The Jacksons: Next Generation. He also attended the 2009 Save the World Awards and the 2011 unveiling of The Michael Jackson Experience at Madame Tussauds in Hollywood with his father.Michael is directed by Antoine Fuqua. Other actors from the project include Juliano Krue Valdi, Colman Domingo, Nia Long, Kat Graham, Laura Harrier, and Miles Teller. The biopic will hit the theaters in April 2026.