What's Your Story?features the different characters that roam the streets of Toronto. Every Monday and Thursday, a new person shares their story, likes and dislikes about the city, a little secret and more.

Name:Amery akaAbyss(我的艺名)

Age:You might ask...I might not tell

What neighbourhood are you from?Parkdale

What do you 'do'?Well, I do multiple things. I am a child & youth worker. I work for theNational Film Board. And I'm an Emcee. I perform and write music.

How long have you been in Toronto?All my life.

What's your story?

Right now, I am a striving - not starving - artist. I am close to completing my solo album with my producer/friend, Gigz. I have been making music for almost a decade. And I'm hoping this can be my full time job. You can hear my music atwww.myspace.com/thabyss.

Favorite thing(s) about Toronto:

The people, the festivals, and especially the music scene.

Least favorite thing(s) about Toronto:

The smog, the dirt and smelly Lake Ontario.

You have 24 hours to spend with someone who's never been to Toronto before - what do you do?

Go toKensington Market,Harbourfront, and theCN Tower. Dinner atQueen Mother. Walk up and down Yonge Street and Queen Street.

One thing that your friends/family don't know about you:

We are such a close-knit family, they know everything about me. Well, almost everything.