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- Brooklyn Rae Silzer is known for General Hospital (1963), The Storyteller (2018) and CSI: NY (2004).
- Hannah was born in Vancouver, BC. She began acting in local children's theatre productions by the age of 7. Hannah found her agent when she was 11 years old and in the first year she was booked in numerous commercials and was cast as a lead in a horror feature film. Since then, she has been cast in TV movies, TV series, feature films and is now a series regular on the TV series "From". Hannah is a passionate, confident and well-rounded actor with energy and zest for every opportunity that comes her way.
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BIO Kiefer O'Reilly was born in June 2007 in Vancouver, British Columbia. His talent comes through his love of performing and entertaining others. After starting his career at three years old, working on When Calls the Heart as Ephraim Noonan, Kiefer has grown into an extremely successful working actor.
He has landed guest star and recurring roles on various cable network and streaming shows, including The Good Doctor, Home Before Dark, Project Bluebook, The Twilight Zone, and more.
Kiefer has starred in numerous feature films and Hallmark movies and has voiced several beloved characters in animated features. He is excited to be a part of the Disney family, starring as Logan, a series regular on Disney Plus's new show, The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers.
Kiefer has an active life outside of acting, including playing competitive hockey and lacrosse. He lives in Vancouver with his older sister Summer, two younger twin sisters, Phoenix and Harmony, his Mom, Dad, dog, and guinea pigs.
Kiefer is repped by Sarah Davis of Premiere Talent Management In Vancouver and A3 Artists Agency in Los Angeles.- Actress
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Ellie played the role of "Amanda Thripp" in the Royal Shakespeare Co. production of Matilda in the West End after which she played "Brigitta" in the UK National Tour of The Sound of Music. Alongside her theatre work at that time she spent two years training on the GB National Gymnastics Squad. She is a two-time national champion ( women's artistic ). Following on from theatre Ellie went into TV and film.- Actor
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Anthony Bolognese is one of Hollywood's young up and coming actors. Born in 2008, Anthony landed his very first film role as a lead in a Gift Wrapped Christmas for Lifetime. Anthony was only 6 at the time of filming.
Anthony accumulated many roles since his start, many of those are leads and supporting leads in Hallmark Channel movies starring alongside the likes of Autumn Reeser and Jesse Metcalfe. He has gone on to work on shows such as Disney's Gabby Duran & The Unsittables, Mysterious Benedict Society, CW's Supernatural and many more.
Most recently Anthony had the privilege of working alongside academy award winning actor Jon Voight, as well as Jonathan Rhys Meyes and Leah Gibson in Paramount's Mercy in which his mother, an ex-military doctor finds herself in a deadly battle for survival when the Irish mafia seize control of her hospital and take her son (Anthony) hostage.
From a young age Anthony enjoyed making his own stories and acting them out with his stuffies; his creativity and dreamer imagination lead him to acting. In his spare time he enjoys playing soccer, building worlds in Minecraft and spending time with friends. Anthony is fond of traveling (especially to Disneyland), bike riding with his brother Matteo Bolognese and supporting his sister, Violet Bolognese at her cheerleading competitions.
Anthony is a proud UBCP/ACTRA full member. Anthony is represented by Samantha Jewell at Play Management- Actress
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Helen Colliander was born in Berkeley, California and was raised in Toronto, Ontario, where she began acting professionally at the age of 10. Helen later moved to Vancouver, British Columbia, and then to the United States to attend university. In addition to acting, she has enjoyed being a math tutor, a barista, a rock climber, a housing advocate, and a sister to Sonya.- Actor
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Travis Turner landed his first major role in the Battlestar Galactica follow-up, Caprica. He then landed a role alongside Battlestar's Michael Hogan in the feature Confined. He has appeared on Supernatural, NBC's Fairly Legal, and Teletoon's Tower Prep. Turner starred in Nickelodeon's sequel to Fairly Odd Parents, alongside Drake Bell and Daniella Monet. Travis is most known for Marley and Me: The Puppy Years: the sequel to the popular feature film starring Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson. He worked with Roger Moore, of James Bond fame, on A Princess for Christmas. Recently he voiced "The King" on the CGI cartoon Mighty Mighty Monsters which he was nominated for a Leo Award. He has just finished three seasons on YTV/ Netflix hit sitcom Some Assembly Required. Some Assembly was a recipient of a Joey for best ensemble cast. Catch him voicing on My Little Pony, Mack & Moxy and Dinotrain. Look for his newest release this Halloween the Disney animated movie Ghost Patrol.
He has also is a live performer under the name Little T. His album "Back To Basics" is available online. He has performed with acts such as; Macklemore, Lil Kim, D12, Warren G, and B-real of Cypress Hill.- Leilah de Meza was born on 29 May 2003 in England, UK. She is an actress, known for Alice Through the Looking Glass (2016), The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death (2014) and Lucky Man (2016).
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Farryn VanHumbeck is known for Everything, Everything (2017), Big Eyes (2014) and My Sweet Audrina (2016).- Actress
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Madison Brydges (Maddie) is a Canadian born actor known for the series "My Life With The Walter Boys" (Paige), "Hardy Boys" (Vanessa), "The Parker Andersons" (Rickylnn), "Big Top Academy and Big Top Academy - Schools Out Edition" (April), "Murdoch Mysteries" (Agnes), and "Close Encounters" (Freida). In film "Single All The Way" (Daniela), "Love You Like Christmas" (Jo), "Flatliners" (Tessa) and . Madison made her theatre debut in "Numbers" (Halina) and also in the music industry with her video "Walk the Walk".
Madison has been recognized and achieved a Young Artist Award, Young Entertainers Award and a Joey Award for her role as Jo in "Love You Like Christmas". In addition to her awards, she has received both a Young Artist Award and Joey Award nomination for her roles in Murdoch Mysteries, Flatliners and Numbers, as well as a Joey Award nomination for her music video "Walk the Walk".
Madison is a multi award winning competitive dancer in both Canada and the USA, receiving numerous accolades in all genres of dance.
Always having the love and passion for performance, dance and theatre Madison is quickly becoming known for the characters she brings to life. Whether lending dramatic authenticity or a natural comedic flair to her roles, she graces the screen and stage with remarkable range and an original captivating style.- Actress
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Aulii Cravalho is an American actress and singer who made her acting debut as the voice of the titular character in the 2016 Disney 3D computer-animated musical feature film Moana. She went on to star in the NBC drama series Rise (2018), the Netflix drama film All Together Now (2020) and the Hulu romantic comedy Crush (2022).- Elle McKinnon was born on August 5, 2006 in Vancouver, Canada. Elle McKinnon is well recognized for playing 'Charlotte' in 2017's Oscar-nominated, Lionsgate feature Wonder (2017) with Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, Jacob Tremblay, and Mandy Patinkin.
Having pulled in over $250mm at the WWBO, Wonder (2017) continues to attract awards and attention. Critics at the magazine 'Cultured Vultures' describe Elle as a "newcomer who is here to be around for some time to come," and laud her for an "excellent performance which scored big laughs as showbiz Broadway Baby Charlotte."
Elle has also seen success in significant roles on the small screen joining the guest casts in Disney's Gabby Duran & The Unsittables (2019), the Netflix Original Series, Travelers (2016), ABC's smash hit, Once Upon a Time (2011), and Audience's Hit the Road (2017). Elle also starred in the Hallmark movie A Christmas to Remember (2016) with Oscar winner Mira Sorvino.
Elle began her career in the performing arts as a competitive dancer in disciplines including ballet, jazz, hip-hop, tap, contemporary, and musical theatre. In her spare time, Elle is an avid reader and enjoys doing charity work; with the homeless and children with facial differences being the nearest to her heart. - Bailey Skodje was born on 27 September 2008 in the USA. She is an actress, known for Sonic the Hedgehog (2020), The Crossing (2018) and The Dollanganger Saga (2014).
- Dixie Egerickx was born on 31 October 2005 in England, UK. She is an actress, known for The Essex Serpent (2022), The Secret Garden (2020) and Patrick Melrose (2018).
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- Kyle began acting at the age of 4, after showing interest in a film production being shot near his home.
Shortly after turning 6, Kyle was cast in the role of "Barker Simmons" in the 20th Century Fox feature, "Parental Guidance" directed by Andy Fickman. Kyle had the fantastic opportunity of working beside Billy Crystal, Bette Midler and Marisa Tomei in the film. This role won him a "Scene Stealer Award" from kidspickflicks.com, and earned him two 2013 Young Artist Award nominations including "best actor under 10 in a feature film".
In 2014 Kyle won a Young Artist Award for his role as Jackson Marshall, in the Hallmark Christmas movie "Catch A Christmas Star". He also received a nomination for his role as Jack in the series "Satisfaction"
Watch for him as Henry Bennigan in the upcoming ABC series "The Whispers".
Kyle always brings a smile to everyone around him. He is very "at home" in a filming environment, and loves being on set. Kyle loves to be challenged and is very capable of following complex direction.
When he isn't on set, Kyle is very active with sports. He is involved in skateboarding and enjoys BMX racing. Kyle likes video games, puzzles, singing, reading books, building things with Lego, and goofing around with his sisters. - Brooke Hudson is an actress known for Tomorrow Never Fails (2015), Daytime Divas (2017), and Sanity Break.
She was born on May 22, 2006. She signed with an Atlanta talent agency at age 6 and landed a print ad campaign for Water Tower Place in Chicago just 2 days later. That same year, she was selected to model for a popular children's clothing line in New York and Utah and served as their model for the next 3 years. Since then, she has modeled for numerous designers and photographers and appeared in several commercials including two national commercials for Airheads and Hasbro/Nickelodeon for My Little Pony.
Brooke's first film opportunity came when she booked the lead role of Little Estelle in "Tomorrow Never Fails" (2015). From there, she went on to play Elizabeth in the film "Sanity Break", and Beatrix in Star Jones' TV series "Daytime Divas" with Vanessa Williams (2017).
Brooke is trained in gymnastics, acro dance, jazz, ballet, and voice. Her hobbies include competition cheer, soccer, reading, writing, and volunteering in her community. - Luke is a teen Actor in Atlanta, Georgia. He fell in love with being on set when he was 8 years old. Since then, he has joined one of Atlanta's top agencies, J. Pervis Talent Agency, and has had the privilege of being a part of several great movie and commercial projects, in addition to print work for Adidas. When he's not acting, Luke is involved in many sports including baseball, basketball or soccer and when he is at home, he loves hanging with his friends. Finally, Luke has a heart for all animals and donates his time and money to rescue shelters. He also had his first mission trip to Costa Rica where he helped repair a school for under privileged kids.
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Jaeda Lily Miller was born on 18 October 2006 in the United States. She is an actress, known for Midnight Sun (2018), When Calls the Heart (2014) and Ready Jet Go! (2016).- Actress
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Lauren McNamara (born March 7, 2004) is a young Canadian actress who started her acting career in commercials at the age of nine. Lauren booked her first commercial audition for Coldwell Banker followed quickly by an International Commercial for Tourism Jamaica. After nine days of filming in Jamaica Lauren quickly realized this was the career she wanted to pursue.
The transition to film and TV happened shortly thereafter and a role in Lifetime's "A Sister's Nightmare"alongside Peyton List, Natasha Hentsridge, and Kelly Rutherford.
Most recently Lauren is starring in "Aliens Ate My Homework" a book series written by Author Bruce Coville and Directed by Sean McNamara, scheduled for release by Universal Pictures in 2018. Lauren has also had supporting lead roles in Hallmark Channel's "Falling For Vermont" ,due out Sept.2017,as well as Hallmark Channel's "Summer of Dreams". In addition, to her success in TV movies, Lauren also appeared as Sherry in an episode of the Canadian series "Aftermath" alongside James Tupper.
When Lauren is not filming she enjoys traveling with her family and hanging out with her friends. Sports play a big role in her off screen time; Soccer,Wake boarding and Wake Surfing being her favorites.- Actress
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Ava Grace Cooper is an award winning, young Canadian actress from Vancouver, B.C.
Ava followed in her brother, Christian Michael Cooper's footsteps and started her acting career when she was five years old.
Ava's breakout role was being cast in the Feature film, Edge of Seventeen, as the young Krista (Haley Lu Richardson). Shortly after, Ava was cast as her most known character to date, as Opal Weisse in the beloved Hallmark series, When Calls The Heart. Ava has had the pleasure to be a part of this series for the last seven seasons so far and has just completed filming of Season 9.
Ava has had many opportunities to work on several Hallmark movies throughout the years such as A Summer Romance, starring Erin Krakow and Ryan Paevey, Mingle All The Way, A Midnight Kiss and Holiday Date. Ava was also part of the TV Series called Beyond for several seasons and has worked with some very talented cast along the way and had the pleasure of working on Miracle Season ( Helen Hunt, Erin Moriarty and William Hurt). At a young age, Ava has worked on various TV Series, Feature Films, Hallmark, streaming series, TV Movies and Independent Films.
Ava and her brother, Christian Michael Cooper have had many opportunities to work on many of the same shows together such as When Calls The Heart, Beyond, Falling For Vermont and Supernatural but have yet to work as screen siblings yet.
Ava has won numerous awards throughout the years, most notably for her role as Opal Weisse in When Calls The Heart.
When Ava is not working on set, she is very active with her competitive dance. Some of her genres include Hip Hop, Jazz, Lyrical, Ballet and also Musical Theatre. When Ava is not dancing, taking singing lessons or filming, she is enjoying time with her family and friends in the outdoors, either hiking, swimming, boating or skiing.- A dedicated performer, Christian Michael Cooper has worked in the industry since his debut commercial at thirteen months. Residing in British Columbia, Christian's list of accomplishments include commercials, films, and reoccurring roles on popular series including Cult, The Crossing, and The Order. His performance in Life on the Line found Christian working alongside John Travolta, Kate Bosworth, and Devon Sawa. At the age of nine he landed his breakout role as Mike Scofield, the son of Michael (Wentworth Miller) and Sara Scofield (Sarah Wayne Callies) in the popular Fox series, Prison Break.
Entering his sixth season, Christian returns to the role of Timmy Lawson on Hallmark Channel's original series, When Calls the Heart. In this same year, he appears as young Sam in the fifteenth and final season of the longstanding series, Supernatural.
Christian's talent has been recognized with a number of nominations or wins for his performances. Working alongside Josh Dallas, Emily Bett Rickards, and Tom Cavanagh, Christian enjoyed his role as a superhero in the short film, Sidekick. He was awarded a Young Entertainer Award for Best Young Actor 11 & Under, as well as a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Short Film - Young Actor. His work in All The Boys I've Loved Before, Cooking With Love, and as the son of Benjamin Ayres in Falling For Love, also resulted in nominations or wins from the Young Entertainer Awards, Young Artist Awards, and the Joey Awards.
When Christian isn't sharpening his acting skills, he enjoys time with his family, which includes his sister and fellow actor, Ava Grace Cooper, as well as his friends, and beloved dog Jake. Other interests include soccer, and spending time outdoors, especially mountain biking and fishing. - Reagan began performing in musical theater at the age of five. This is where she developed her love of acting and singing. She made the move to film at the age of ten. "Love at the Shore" is her first professional project in front of the camera. In her spare time she loves to relax at the beach, surf, and spend time with family and friends.
- 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).
- Lizzie Boys was born on 6 August 2000 in Canada. She is an actress, known for Dead Shack (2017), Dirty Little Secret (2022) and Firefly Lane (2021).
- Cassidy Nugent was born in Vancouver, BC. She made her first appearance in commercials just before her first birthday and continued in a handful of national commercials over her early years. She booked a role in the CBS series Zoo (2015) followed by Lifetime's I Am Elizabeth Smart (2017) biographic crime drama. This was followed by a recurring role on the SyFy series Van Helsing (2016) as Tabby.
Her work with Hallmark Channel began in Love Struck Café (2017) and The Greatest Christmas Blessing (2018), receiving recognition for both movies winning Canadian Youth Acting awards. More recently she had leading roles in Hallmark Channel's The Angel Tree (2020) and Chasing Waterfalls (2021).
She spends her time playing sports and loves soccer, skiing, basketball, horseback riding, wake boarding, volleyball, and her dog. - Actress
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Imogen Tear is an award winning actress best known for her 3 seasons playing lead character, 'Hattie' in Hallmark Channel's, 'When Calls The Heart' starring Erin Krakow and Lori Loughlin. Her other lead roles include: BBC Kids'/Netflix's TV series entitled, 'Creeped Out', ABC TV's limited series entitled, 'Somewhere Between' starring Paula Patton, Devon Sawa and JR Bourne and Syfy Channel's, 'The Magicians'.- Chance Hurstfield is a multi-award winning Actor who stole the hearts of America, & grew up before their eyes playing "Danny Dixon" on the hit ABC TV Series, "A Million Little Things". At a young age, Chance has stretched his acting muscles playing an impressive amount of diverse roles. From his lead role opposite Mel Gibson in the Feature "Fatman", to his exorcism opposite Vincent D'Onofrio in "Ghost Wars", Chance has also proven his hilarity in legendary movies including "Good Boys" and "The Package", for which his shockingly hilarious scene has gone viral with over Two Billion collective views. On the Television side, Chance also plays "Ferris Poe" in Season 3 of the "Are You Afraid Of The Dark" reboot which is nominated for a Family 2023 Emmy Award for "Best Children's Or Family Viewing Series", and on the Animation side, Chance has had a plethora of roles on hit series including Paw Patrol, Dinosaur Train, Chip & Potato, Team Zen Go, as well as playing the title characters on both Nickelodeon's DorgVanDango, and The Bravest Knight, opposite "Saturday Night Live" alumni Bobby Moynihan.
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Gattlin Griffith began auditioning at the tender age of seven years old. His first attempt at acting followed in the footsteps of his father, stuntman Tad Griffith, when he auditioned for a commercial role requiring stunt work. While he did not get that part, Gattlin did catch the eye of the casting director who had him audition for a national commercial for Yamaha motorbikes. Gattlin got the part and soon after booked a series of television commercials for Home Depot. Following that, his first TV series appearance came on Untold Stories of the ER (2004) in 2006 and his career took off from there. He went on to appear in hit television shows such as Cold Case (2003), How I Met Your Mother (2005), Monk (2002), Supernatural (2005), and Criminal Minds (2005).
Griffith made his feature film debut opposite Angelina Jolie in the Academy Award nominated film Changeling (2008). To date, Gattlin has appeared in nearly a dozen films, most notably: "Couples Retreat" for Universal Pictures opposite Vince Vaughn, "The New Daughter" with Kevin Costner for Mandate Pictures, and "Green Lantern" opposite Tim Robbins for Warner Brothers. When he's not acting, Gattlin is an accomplished equestrian gymnast and 4th generation trick rider whose grandparents, Dick and Connie Griffith, are in the Pro Rodeo, National Cowboy and Cowgirl Halls of Fame. His first exhibition rodeo was in January 2012 at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo with his younger brothers, Callder, Arrden, and Garrison.- Actress
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After starting her professional acting career at just three years old, Georgia-born Caitlin Carmichael has continued to make her mark on Hollywood as one of the brightest young actors.
Carmichael can be seen in Lionsgate's film "Midnight in the Switchgrass" as 'Tracey Lee.' This thriller revolves around an FBI agent and Florida State officer who team up to investigate a string of unsolved murder cases. The film is directed by prolific film and television producer Randall Emmett, making his directorial debut. Bruce Willis, Megan Fox, Emile Hirsch, Lukas Haas, and singer-rapper Machine Gun Kelly also star. "Midnight in the Switchgrass" premiered theaters on July 23rd, 2021.
Carmichael starred as the female lead 'Gretta' in BYUtv's international hit fantasy show "Dwight in Shining Armor." She also lent her voice to 'Alma' for Disney Junior's award-winning children's show "Doc McStuffins," for which she won Best Performance in a Voice-Over Role at the 2013 Young Artist Awards. Carmichael has appeared in some of the most popular television shows, including ABC's "The Good Doctor," CBS's "Young Sheldon," Nickelodeon's "iCarly," HBO's "True Blood," Showtime's "Dexter," and CBS's "Criminal Minds."
On the film side, Carmichael was seen in the faith-based film "Epiphany" as 'Luka,' where she won Best Actress at both the ICVM Crown Awards and the International Christian Film Festival. She appeared as the younger version of Olivia Wilde's character 'Abby' in Amazon Studios' drama "Life Itself." Carmichael can also be seen in films like "300: Rise of an Empire," "Martyrs," and "Wheelman."
In addition to acting, Carmichael is interested in philanthropy. She is the West Coast Teen Ambassador for the American Cancer Society and is especially passionate about their ResearcHERS campaign, which empowers girls in STEM programs and funds female scientists in cancer research. Carmichael graduated high school at 14-years-old as valedictorian and is a student at the University of California, Los Angeles.
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This young actress has worked with a number of the industry's biggest stars in a variety of diverse and challenging roles. She won rave reviews and a Critics Choice Movie Award nomination for her powerful work on the feature film, Brothers (2009), opposite Tobey Maguire, Natalie Portman and Jake Gyllenhaal. She played the young "Betty Ann Waters" in Fox Searchlight's Conviction (2010), with Hilary Swank and Minnie Driver.
Most recently, Bailee had a starring role in producer Guillermo del Toro's thriller, Don't Be Afraid of the Dark (2010), with Katie Holmes and Guy Pearce, Bailee was recommended for the role by her Brothers (2009) co-star, Natalie Portman. She played a withdrawn child being haunted by insatiable demons; the film was released in August 2011. Bailee starred as the daughter of Marisa Tomei and the granddaughter of Bette Midler and Billy Crystal in the film Parental Guidance (2012), a co-production between 20th Century Fox and Walden Media.
In 2011, Variety named Bailee an honoree for her philanthropic efforts with "Alex's Lemonade Stand" at the "Variety Power Of Youth Awards", which pays homage to the industry's most talented young activists. A driven and talented young actress, Bailee is equally committed to using her public profile to raise awareness for those less fortunate. Between filming major motion pictures, Bailee has been devoting her time and energy to "Alex's Lemonade Stand", an organization that encourages children, nationwide, to raise money to find a cure for childhood cancer through running their own lemonade stands.
Her other feature films include Letters to God (2010) and Hallmark's A Taste of Romance (2011) with Teri Polo. For her role in Columbia Pictures' comedy, Just Go with It (2011), with Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston, Bailee earned rave reviews with "The Wall Street Journal".
Bailee captured audiences hearts with her role of "May Belle Aarons" in Disney's Bridge to Terabithia (2007), and has left lasting impressions with her performances in the independent film, Phoebe in Wonderland (2008) (starring Felicity Huffman and Elle Fanning), and on television in NBC's Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999). She appears as "Maxine Russo" in Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place (2007), for its fourth and final season. When Bailee isn't working or studying, she loves cooking with her family.
When Bailee's not traveling, she loves spending time at home with family and friends, barbecuing, swimming, and playing on her swing set. Of course her dog, Maddy, is always by her side.- Actor
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- Erica Tremblay was born on 16 August 2009 in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. She is an actress, known for The Bye Bye Man (2017), Extinction (2018) and Before I Fall (2017).
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Taylor Bedford is known for Country Christmas Album (2018), Christmas Manger (2018) and Noelle (2019).- Actress
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Abby Ryder Fortson stars in the iconic role of Margaret opposite Rachel McAdams and Kathy Bates for James L. Brooks and director Kelly Fremon Craig in the adaptation of Judy Blume beloved book, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023) for Lionsgate, in theaters April 2023. Abby was honored with Cinema Con's Rising Star of Award and was recently named one of The Hollywood Reporter's "Top 30 Stars Under the Age of 18." She also recently re-teamed with famed director Mark Romanek starring in the pilot episode of the Amazon Prime series, Tales from the Loop (2020) , opposite Rebecca Hall. Abby's performance earned widespread critical praise, including Matt Fagerholm of Roger Ebert declaring, "Abby Ryder Fortson cements her status as one of the most promising actors of her generation."
She starred as Young CJ opposite Betty Gilpin for Steven Spielberg Dreamworks Studios in the Universal Pictures, A Dog's Journey (2019) , directed by Gail Mancuso
Abby probably became best known for her comically touching scene stealing performances as Cassie Lang opposite Paul Rudd , AntMan's daughter in the Marvel's blockbuster films, Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018) and Ant-Man (2015) directed by Peyton Reed .
Abby gave a tour de force performance starring in Season 2 of the Duplass Brother's HBO show, Room 104 (2017) , directed by Sundance alum So Yong Kim .
After bursting onto the scene, recurring on Joey Soloway's Golden Globe winning Amazon Prime series Transparent (2014), as a series regular on HBO's critically acclaimed Duplass Brother's, Togetherness (2015), playing Sophie Pierson, Mark Duplass and Melanie Lynskey's daughter, and throughout the first season of Steven Spielberg's ABC series, The Whispers (2015), playing Harper Weil opposite Lily Rabe, Entertainment Weekly named Abby, "One of TVs Most Valuable Kids." EW also proclaimed Abby, "One of the best actors under 12" and "One of the top child actors to watch."
Abby co-starred in the 21x Award Winning short film, Rated (2016) alongside her mother, actress Christie Lynn Smith, and father, actor/writer/director John Fortson, who co-wrote and directed the film.
Abby loves reading, writing, hiking, surfing, and baking. She is a fierce animal rights activist. Other causes close to her heart include equality and women's rights, and environmental issues.