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Angourie Rice is an Australian actress with international credits including Spider-Man: Far From Home and Black Mirror: Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too.
In 2018 she starred in Every Day from director Michael Sucsy (The Vow, Grey Gardens), adapted from the YA novel by David Levithan, and period drama Ladies in Black, directed by Bruce Beresford (Driving Miss Daisy, Mao's Last Dancer), for which Angourie won the Australian Academy of Cinema & Television Arts (AACTA) and the Film Critics Circle of Australia awards for best actress.
Other recent features include Spider-Man: Homecoming and Sofia Coppola's The Beguiled, alongside Nicole Kidman, Colin Farrell, Kristen Dunst and Elle Fanning. She played a leading role in the feature adaptation of Jasper Jones, directed by Rachel Perkins, and starred in The Nice Guys opposite Ryan Gosling and Russell Crowe - from director Shane Black and producer Joel Silver - for which she received uniformly glowing reviews.
Australian film work includes Zak Hilditch's These Final Hours, and Nowhere Boys: The Book of Shadows from David Caesar. Angourie's small screen credits include Mako Mermaids, The Dr Blake Mysteries and The Worst Year of My Life Again.
From a creative family, Angourie began her career in Perth, Western Australia with several short films and national television commercials. She first came to industry attention at just eleven years old with her lead role in Zak Hilditch's short Transmission for which she won a Best Actress award at St Kilda Film Festival.The Nice Guys- Actress
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Taylor Richardson was born on 26 August 2001. She is an actress and writer, known for The Gilded Age (2022), The Time Traveler's Wife (2022) and American Horror Story (2011).Jack of the Red Hearts- Actress
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Kylie Rogers was born as Kylie Ann Rogers on February 18, 2004 in Texas, USA. She moved to Los Angeles in 2012 at the age of 8. Kylie's first major film was the lead role of "Sunshine" in Space Station 76 (2014), working alongside Patrick Wilson, Liv Tyler, Matt Bomer and Marisa Coughlan. That role was followed closely by William Monahan's psychological thriller, Mojave (2015), playing the daughter of Garrett Hedlund; and Finders Keepers (2014), starring opposite Jaime Pressly. Kylie's first experience in television was the recurring role of "Sarah Nelson" in ABC's Private Practice (2007) (2012). Since then, she has appeared in various television shows on all major networks, most notably guest starring as "Molly Goodwin" in CBS's hit, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) (April 2013).Miracles From Heaven/Fathers & Daughters/Collateral Beauty- Actress
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Shree Crooks is known for Captain Fantastic (2016), The Glass Castle (2017) and American Horror Story (2011).Captain Fantastic- T.J. McGibbon was born on 29 July 2005 in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. She is an actress, known for X-Men: Apocalypse (2016), The Umbrella Academy (2019) and Remember (2015).The Masked Saint/X-Men: Apocalypse
- Ruby Barnhill was born on 16 July 2004 in Knutsford, Cheshire, England, UK. She is an actress, known for The BFG (2016), Mary and the Witch's Flower (2017) and 4 O'Clock Club (2012).The BFG
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Alexa Nisenson is an emerging young talent with credits as diverse as her abilities. She is best known for her stand out performances in feature films. Alexa won the critics hearts for her performance in the role of "Georgia" in "Middle School The Worst Years of My Life". The New York Times, in their review of the film mention "She is blessed with the best lines, comic and dramatic, and appears delightfully cognizant of the fact. If only the movie had more of her"
Alexa won the hearts of millions in her role of "Ally" in the New Line Cinema comedy, "Fist Fight". Alexa delighted audiences nationwide with her hilarious and bold performance with Charlie Day of Big Sean's "I Don't F With You".
Recently, Alexa was seen as "Young Karen" in NBC's hit revival of "Will and Grace" as well as "Apple" in Season 2 of TNT's "Good Behavior". In 2018 Alexa will star opposite Academy award winner, Jon Voight in the feature film "Orphan Horse" and has also joined the cast of Fear The Walking Dead for its upcoming fourth season.
Alexa was born on June 8, 2006 and currently resides in Los Angeles, CAMiddle School- Actress
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At just 12 Years old Ella Anderson was praised by critics for her role as Jeannette Walls in "The Glass Castle" as "The show-stealing Ella Anderson" "First among equals" "Emotional and raw" "Simply Enchanting..possessing acting chops well beyond her years." "Anderson is a revelation"
Ella Anderson is a versatile actress known for her roles in "The Glass Castle" 'The Boss,' 'Mother's Day', 'Unfinished Business' and the 2016 Kids Choice Award winner for Favorite Kids TV Show, 'Henry Danger' Anderson was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on March 26, 2005. She got her big break at 5, when she was discovered by a casting director in Detroit, Michigan. She quickly landed a part in the Feature Film 'Touchback', followed by roles in films that include 'The Giant Mechanical Man', 'Last Man Standing', 'The Possession of Michael King', James Franco's directorial debut film, 'Bukowski', as well as Franco's UCLA short film 'Miss Famous' with Kristin Wiig. Anderson has social media follow of nearly 4.5 million strong across multiple platforms, thanks to her role playing Piper Hart in Nickelodeon's 'Henry Danger', which completed production on 128 episodes. While working on the series, she has also appeared in a string of major Hollywood productions including, 'Unfinished Business' with Vince Vaughn, the 2015 blockbuster comedy 'The Boss' with Melissa McCarthy and Kristen Bell and the Garry Marshall helmed, 'Mother's Day' alongside Jason Sudeikis, Jennifer Aniston and Julia Roberts. Her work in Destin Daniel Cretton's drama 'The Glass Castle' alongside Woody Harrelson, Naomi Watts and Oscar Winner Brie Larson, is unlike anything you have seen from Anderson thus far, proving Anderson can move seamlessly between comedy and drama. Ella lives with her mom, dad and twin brothers, Gabriel and Julian in Los Angeles. She loves animals and is the proud adopted owner of 2 small dogs named Pasha and River.The Boss/Mother's Day- Elise Vargas is known for Neighbors (2014), Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day (2014) and Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016).Neighbors 2
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Sophia Lillis was born in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. She started her acting career at the age of seven, when her stepfather encouraged her to take acting classes at Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in Manhattan. While studying there, a teacher recommended her for a role in an NYU student film. She then signed a deal with an agent and started auditioning for roles. She started out in short films but later landed her breakthrough role in the horror film It (2017). She has also starred in the films It Chapter Two (2019), Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (2019), and Gretel & Hansel (2020).37- Actress
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Isabella Acres is an accomplished young actress who has shared the screen with some of Hollywood's finest. She played Sally Field's friend/matchmaker as Vivian in the feature film 'Hello My Name Is Doris', and flexed her comedic chops with Tim Robbins as young Cynthia Morehouse in 'Spoils of Babylon' on IFC. Her recent credits include Hulu's 'Into The Dark', 'Station 19', and an upcoming horror short 'Lisa'. She portrays the role of a tough chola teen in the feature 'Girl Flu'. Isabella portrayed Mirabelle in Amazon's 'The Kicks' as a series regular. Previously, Isabella played Rose (Series Regular) on the ABC comedy 'Better Off Ted', recurred on Fox's 'Touch' starring Keifer Sutherland, and recurred as Jenny Hunter-McDermott on ABC's 'Desperate Housewives'. Other film roles include the lead in 'Kaylien' (Zoe Saldana, dir.), and supporting roles in 'Sister' (David Lascher,dir.), 'The Future' (Miranda July, dir.), and Hallmark's 'Beyond The Blackboard'.
Not only has Isabella portrayed leading roles in television and film, she has received glowing reviews for her performance on stage as the lead Shirley Abramowitz in 'Coney Island Christmas', a world premiere at the Geffen Playhouse written by Donald Margolies.
Isabella is also an accomplished voice actor, portraying multiple recurring roles such as Jade in Disney's 'Sofia The First', Katie in 'Phineas and Ferb', and Cartoon Network's 'Adventure Time' as Young Princess Bubblegum. Isabella voiced the lead villain Maryanne Gleardon in 'Scooby Doo Mystery Inc.', and the lead character Lilly in the animated film, 'An Abominable Christmas'.
Bella's ethnic background is Hispanic, Irish and English. When she was a young child her family relocated to Los Angeles, CA where she and her sister Ava Acres were discovered performing in a children's community theater. In her free time, Bella enjoys writing scripts, singing, songwriting, guitar, dance (contemporary, hip hop, jazz), and Muay Thai martial arts.Hello, My Name is Doris- Courtney Fansler is known for Miracles from Heaven (2016), Hand of God (2014) and Girlfriend's Day (2017).Miracles From Heaven
- Hannah Riley is an American actress. She has been playing roles in feature film and TV series consistently from the age of ten. Very early in her life, she discovered a love and aptitude for the acting craft by participating in musical theatre, dance, and drama presentations in her local community. Her professional acting career began in 2014.Miracles from Heaven
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From a young age, destiny seemed to call upon Saniyya Sidney to work with some of the most respected actors and directors in the industry. Her first role was iconic. Filming five weeks in New Orleans, she played "Young Kizzy" in the new adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots." She instantly bonded and formed an incredible artistic partnership with her director Mario Van Peebles.
Next she was off to Atlanta on another historic project. Playing Taraji P. Henson's daughter in the feature "Hidden Figures." The film also stars Octavia Spencer and Janelle Monae. Taking place in the 1960's, it tells true story of the three African American mathematicians who computed the trajectory for the first Apollo missions into space and moon landing.
Next she received the call that can catapult the trajectory of a career. It was from Denzel Washington who cast her as his and Viola Davis' daughter in the film "Fences." Another period piece, this one taking place in the 1950's. Mr. Washington directs the story adapted from the August Wilson play, in which he and Ms. Davis reprise their Tony winning roles.
She won "Best Ensemble" at the Screen Actor Guild Awards for "Hidden Figures."
In 2016, she attended the Oscars for the first time for both "Hidden Figures" & "Fences."
She loved being in her first comedy playing Kevin Hart's daughter in "Kevin Hart's Guide to Black History."
The next person who knocked at the door was the incomparable Ridley Scott. Saniyya was cast in the lead of Amy Bellafonte in the series "The Passage." It is a role that she will forever treasure.
Playing Sasha Obama in Showtime's "The First Lady" brought her back with the amazing Viola Davis who plays Michelle Obama.
Her most challenging physical role was playing tennis icon Venus Williams in the Warner Brother's feature "King Richard." She stars opposite Will Smith who plays the legendary Richard Williams.
Her role was critically praised and has garnered many nominations and wins. Including a Critics Choice nomination for "Best Young Actor."Fences/Hidden Figures- Actress
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Zani Jones Mbayise, was born January 14, 2011. Although she was born in East Orange, NJ and has lived mostly in NYC, she grew up in the theater. As a toddler, she would attend rehearsals and performances of her singer-actor parents. She would help them run lines in plays, musicals and operas, not realizing she was honing her own skills. Zani has a wide range of acting skills but she is known for captivating audiences through her subtle, poignant mannerisms.
She hit the ground running at only 4 years old, when she booked a film from her very first audition. In 2016, Zani was in the hit rom-com, How to Be Single, playing the daughter of actor Damon Wayans, Jr. Soon after her first film, she joined the cast of the award winning movie, Hidden Figures. Zani portrayed the youngest daughter of the famed mathematician, Katherine Johnson, played by Taraji P. Henson. During the pandemic, she had the opportunity to be on set of the action film, Rogue Hostage, as the daughter of singer-actor, Tyrese and the granddaughter of acclaimed thespian, John Malkovich. She was extremely excited for her most recent project, filmed in the islands, where she shot 3 episodes of the whodunit thriller, Saint X, available on Hulu.
Zani is grateful for the opportunity to work with top tier, veteran actors but she always leaves room for good pre-teen fun. She loves dancing, makeup and fashion. Other hobbies include beach hopping, boba testing, brunching and Broadway shows. Zani resides in Harlem, with her parents. Together, they enjoy experiencing new cultures, new food and new adventures!
Follow Zani IG:@zanijonesmbayiseHow To Be Single/Hidden Figures- Emelie
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Malina Pauline Weissman is an American-German actress. She was born in New York City to a German-Palestinian-mother, and an American father of Romanian-Jewish descent. Her most notable roles are, as Violet Baudelaire in the Netflix series A Series of Unfortunate Events, young April O'Neil in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and young Kara Zor-El in Supergirl. Malina is attending New York University's Tisch School of the Arts.Nine Lives- Actress
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Oona Laurence (born August 1, 2002) is an American actress who is best known for originating the role of Matilda Wormwood in Matilda on Broadway alongside Bailey Ryon, Milly Shapiro, and Sophia Gennusa. She is a New York City-based child actress with credits in film, theatre, and television.
After several appearances in regional theatre productions and minor roles in short films and television episodes, in 2012, Laurence auditioned for the new musical Matilda on Broadway. Laurence landed the role of Matilda, performing in the show from March 4 to December 15, 2013.
After Matilda, Laurence transitioned to film acting appearing in Tumorhead, A Little Game, The Grief of Others, I Smile Back, Damsel, Lamb, and Southpaw, portraying the daughter of Jake Gyllenhaal and Rachel McAdams' characters.
She has appeared on television in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Orange Is the New Black.
In 2015, Laurence co-starred opposite Jake Gyllenhaal and Rachel McAdams in Antoine Fuqua's Southpaw. In 2016, she co-starred as Natalie in the film Pete's Dragon, and portrayed Jane Mitchell, the daughter of Mila Kunis' character Amy Mitchell, in Bad Moms.
In 2017, Laurence co-starred opposite Colin Farrell, Nicole Kidman, Kirsten Dunst, and Elle Fanning in Sofia Coppola's The Beguiled.
She is the voice of Hedgehog and additional characters in the Cartoon Network series Summer Camp Island. She also performs the theme song.
Laurence lives in New York City and has two younger sisters, Aimee and Jetè, who are also actresses.Bad Moms/Pete's Dragon- Shailyn Pierre-Dixon is best known for her role as 'Young Aminata' in the 2015 award-winning mini-series The Book of Negroes, an adaptation of Lawrence Hill's highly acclaimed novel of the same title. Shailyn's powerful performance won her a Canadian Screen Award for Best Supporting Actress, as well as a Golden Maple Award nomination for Newcomer of the Year, and ACTRA Award nomination for Outstanding Performance.
Shailyn began her career as a child model, displaying a natural talent for the arts she became increasingly fascinated with acting. She earned her first film role as 'Kelly' in the 2013 Hollywood blockbuster, The Best Man Holiday. In 2014, Shailyn landed the role of 'Young Aminata' in The Book of Negroes, and later that fall became part of broadcast media history, joining the lead cast of Between, Netflix's first Canadian co-production. In 2015, at the age of 11, Shailyn had the honour of presenting at the Canadian Screen Awards, becoming the youngest presenter in Academy history. While awaiting the release of two more film projects in 2016, Jean of the Joneses (SXSW Film Festival), and Hollywood action blockbuster Suicide Squad, Shailyn rejoined the cast of Between for a second season, reprising her role of 'Frances' for which she earned a second Canadian Screen Award nomination. In 2017, Shailyn was honoured by Maison Birks & Telefilm Canada in its 5th edition of the TIFF Birks Diamond Tribute to the Year's Women in Film, becoming the youngest honouree to date. Other recipients of this prestigious recognition include Sandra Oh, Catherine O'Hara, Sarah Polley and Tatiana Maslany.
Taking time to focus on her education, Shailyn attended an immersive arts high school, graduating with honours and as valedictorian of her 2021 Dramatic Regional Arts Program. Continuing her commitment to her craft, Shailyn joined the classes of 2025 pursuing a BFA at university, all while working on several new and exciting projects, guest starring in popular television series Pretty Hard Cases and Departure, released in 2022.
Since the beginning of her career, Shailyn's reputation as an emerging and incredible talent has been preceded only by her reputation as an endearing sweetheart. Audiences and industry heavyweights have taken notice, regarding her as an exciting young face to watch.Suicide Squad - Actress
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Lauren Esposito was born on 12 September 1997 in Adelaide, Australia. She is an actress and producer, known for The Conjuring 2 (2016), Love Child (2014) and The Legend of the Five (2020).The Conjuring 2- Madison Wolfe was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. She began acting at the age of seven, and made her debut alongside Kristen Stewart and Amy Adams in "On The Road." In the years following, Wolfe landed many roles in various critically acclaimed films and television shows such as Jessica Brady in "The Campaign," starring Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis, Audrey Hart in "True Detective," opposite Woody Harrelson and Matthew Mcconaughey, and Young Poppy in "Mr. Church," starring Eddie Murphy. She can also be seen playing Bryan Cranston's daughter in "Trumbo," and acting alongside Robert DeNiro, Jennifer Lawrence, and Bradley Cooper in David O. Russell's "Joy."
Wolfe is best known for her lead role in James Wan's "The Conjuring 2." Starring opposite Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, she plays Janet Hodgson: a young girl from Enfield, England who is traumatized and haunted by the possession of demonic spirits. Wolfe is also well known from her lead role in Oscar winner Anders Walter's "I Kill Giants." Rotten Tomatoes names Madison's "powerhouse performance" as troubled teen Barbra Thorson one of the highlights of the film.
Most recently, Wolfe can be seen playing Tessa Mayfair opposite Alexandra Daddario in AMC's "The Mayfair Witches." She has completed production for her next true crime thriller, Warren Skeel's "Man in The White Van." Set in 1974, Wolfe portrays the lead role of Annie Willains: a free spirited teen from a small town in Florida who becomes the obsession of a horrific stalker. Being a musician, Wolfe also wrote and recorded an original song for the film's soundtrack to be released. The film is not yet dated.Keanu/The Conjuring 2/Mr. Church - Actress
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Madina Nalwanga is known for Queen of Katwe (2016) and Dance with Valentino (2020).Queen of Katwe- Georgia was born 24th November, 2003 in South-West London.
At the age of 8 she made her professional theatre debut in 'Les Miserables' at The Queens theatre. This lead her to landing her the lead role of Matilda, in 'Matilda The musical' with the RSC at the Cambridge theatre directed by Matthew Warchus. The production was asked to perform for the BBC children in need performance in 2003 and subsequently Georgia was asked to perform live at BBC studios for nearly 7 million people!
In 2014 at the age of 11 Georgia was cast in the brand new revival production of 'Gypsy'. working along side Imelda Staunton as her daughter Baby June, at the Chichester Festival Theatre, directed by Jonathan Kent. Also in 2014 she featured as 'Becca' in the horror feature film 'Unchained'
Georgia made her big break at the tender age of 10 years old by landing the role of Fiona in Tim Burtons cult film of 'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children', in partnership with Twentieth Century Fox.
Following the success of the film, other theatre credits include the lead role of Blousey Brown In 'Bugsy Malone' at the Lyric Hammersmith, directed by Sean Holmes in 2016.
2017 saw Georgia originate the role of 'Pandora Brathwaite' in 'the secret Diary of Adrian Mole age 13 3/4' at the Munier chocolate factory directed by Luke Shepherd' Following this she can be heard on the original cast recording of T'he Secret Diary of Adrian Mole' that was released in 2018.
Georgia is represented in the UK by Frances Stevenson and Jessica Jackson at Curtis Brown Offices.Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children - Talitha is the youngest girl of eight. Like her older sister, Leah Bateman, she loves being goofy and enjoying life. She has four older brothers, Justin, Aleq, Noah E. Bateman, and Judah Bateman, a little brother, Gabriel Bateman, and two older sisters, Hannah Bateman and Leah.
Among her notable films are Annabelle: Creation, Geostorm, and Love, Simon.Nine Lives - Don't Breathe
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Mckenna Grace is an American actress and singer from Grapevine, Texas who is known for playing Phoebe Spengler from Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Jasmine from Crash & Bernstein, Faith Newman from The Young and the Restless and Mary Adler from Gifted. She also acted in I, Tonya, Amityville: The Awakening, The Handmaid's Tale, Spirit Untamed and Scoob.Mr. Church- Natalie Alyssa Coughlin is a young actress from Southern California. She is the daughter of a retired Marine Infantry Officer and an Elementary School Teacher. She began her love of acting by watching her older sister perform in local theater. She quickly followed onto the stage beginning at 4 years old. She is most known for her work on 'Mr. Church', appearing alongside Eddie Murphy, as well as her voicing of Petite on Disney Junior's 'Whisker Haven Tales with the Palace Pets'. She recently voiced Susie Beagleman for three seasons on Disney Junior's 'Mickey and the Roadster Racers', and is now on her third season of Nickelodeon's 'The Casagrandes', voicing Nikki.Mr. Church
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Raffiella Chapman is a British actress who plays the titular role of Vesper in critically acclaimed, multi award winning feature film Vesper (2022) and Judgement in Sweet Brother (2024). Her first movie role was Lucy Hawking in The Theory of Everything (2014) followed by Claire in Tim Burton's Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (2016) but it as Vesper that Chapman has won critical acclaim.
"A star-making turn from Raffiella Chapman..." The Playlist
"Raffiella Chapman as Vesper is excellent" The New York Sun
"The title character, played with impressive poise by Raffiella Chapman" 4/5 stars The Guardian
"Raffiella Chapman gives a commanding and wonderfully mature performance as Vesper." In Session Film
"impressive up-and-comer Raffiella Chapman's stoic but winningly vulnerable performance keeps proceedings humane and honestly felt" VarietyMr. Church- Clare Foley was born on 24 September 2001 in California, USA. She is an actress, known for Gotham (2014), Sinister (2012) and Win Win (2011).Great Gilly Hopkins
- Marley Taylor is known for Almost Christmas (2016) and Karmin's Selfie (2016).Almost Christmas
- Jadyn was born on January 10, 2010 in Canada. Jadyn is a young English and French speaking actress who began acting at the young age of 4. She is known for her appearances in Denis Villeneuve's Feature Film Arrival (2016). Turn on your television to watch Jadyn as Kaylee Davis in Curtis Crawford's Mommy's Little Boy (2017) featured on the Lifetime channel. When Jadyn is off screen, she enjoys singing and dancing, and spending time with friends, family, and her cats and dogs!Arrival
- Ariana Neal, born to Anna Clark-Neal and Aaron Neal Sr., is a U.S. actress who has been featured in several commercials and film since the age of 5 years old. Originally from Illinois, Ariana is based out of Atlanta, GA. Ariana also has a musical side and can play acoustic guitar, piano, and is a very talented vocalist.Mother's Day/Hidden Figures