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Zion Das is an actor and model hailing from Melbourne, Australia. Zion has been developing his acting and performance techniques since his debut musical theatre production of Under The Sea in elementary school. He has starred in multiple plays which acquired him the necessary confidence and presentation skills for acting on film and television.  During

Mandy Corrente is an 11-year-old singer, dancer, and performer from Miami, Florida, making waves in music and entertainment. She was featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and has performed in front of massive audiences, including 25,000 people at Madison Square Garden and over 12,000 at the Skechers Pier to Pier Foundation event in Los Angeles. Mandy has

Jackson Hauser is a 16 year old Singer/Songwriter/Influencer from Charlotte, North Carolina with a country/pop vibe. You might recognize him from his stint on the famous Kidz Bop where he was a member from 2022 to 2023. Here’s 5 Fast facts about Jackson! Being on Kidz Bop was a big confidence boost! The most rewarding

Actor Bryce J. Holley is from Memphis, Tennessee. Bryce has been developing his acting technique under the guidance of NYLA Talent, with Disney: KC Undercover star Connor Weil. In January Bryce will be attending iPOP!, the industry leader in bringing together talented hopefuls in the fields of acting, modeling, singing, and dancing with some of

Sergella Ondouanongo is an actor and musician who is part of NYLA Talent, the world’s leader in the talent development and consulting space where she trains in acting with top tier coaches. Aside from acting, Sergella plays the French horn and belongs to her school drama club. This January Sergella is headed to iPOP! –

Brodie Pete Nipper is an exceptional actor and musical theatre performer hailing from Indiana. So far, this supernova has featured in multiple shows including Mary Poppins, Peter Pan, Pinocchio and Newsies to name a few. As an actor, Brodie has been training hard with several veteran actors including Connor Weil (Disney: KC Undercover) and Ryan

Anneliesse Nicole Penoso is an actor, singer and model from Florida who enjoys acting, singing and playing piano. Described as confident with a cute sense of humor, Anneliesse is part of NYLA Talent, the world’s leader in the talent development and consulting space where she trains with Connor Weil (Disney’s: KC Undercover) for acting and

Actor, singer and model Astrid Ingrid Penoso from Florida. The young rising star is described as extremely confident, edgy with an intelligent sense of humor. Astrid is part of NYLA Talent, the world’s leader in the talent development and consulting space where she trains with Ryan Pinkston (NBC: Young Rock) and Hannah Kat Jones (Disney’s:

Elisa Leckenby is an actor from Florida who loves to also dance and sing. She is part of NYLA Talent, the world’s leader in the talent development and consulting space where she trains with actors Connor Weil (Disney: KC Undercover) and Ryan Pinkston (NBC: Young Rock). Elisa is headed to the bright lights of Hollywood

Actress Ashlyn Larich is a rising star hailing from Florida. She is part of NYLA Talent, the world’s leader in the talent development and consulting space where she has extensive training with actors Connor Weil (Disney: KC Undercover) and Ryan Pinkston (NBC: Young Rock). Ashlyn is headed to Hollywood at the top of 2025 to

Zachary Larich is a talented young actor and Karate green belt, based in Florida. He is currently being coached by Connor Weil (Disney: KC Undercover) under the guidance of NYLA Talent, the world’s leader in the talent development and consulting space.   In January Zachary is packing a bag and headed to Hollywood where he

Hailing from North Carolina, Esha Gaddamis a dedicated actor and singer with a love for performing on stage in musical theatre. Esha, who speaks five different languages including English, Spanish, Telugu, Hindi and Korean, is part of NYLA Talent, the world’s leader in the talent development and consulting space where she trains in acting as

Lexi Grace Capatosto is an actor and dancer from Florida who enjoys performing on stage in musical theatre and for film and television. She is part of NYLA Talent, the world’s leader in the talent development and consulting space where she trains with Connor Weil (Disney’s: KC Undercover) and is headed to Hollywood this January

Hillary Lewis is an influencer, singer, and actor known for her hilarious and personable content and an impressive voice to match. Having grown up in the entertainment industry, she’s no stranger to the limelight. Early in her career, Hillary was cast in “The Kids Table” where she worked alongside comedian and actor Francisco Ramos. In

Brady M. Ryan, a dynamic actor of Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Irish descent, has made a significant impact at just 17. Known for his standout role as Matt in “The Black Phone,” directed by Scott Derrickson and produced by Blumhouse and Universal, Brady continues to captivate audiences with his talent. He recently led the short film

You might have seen young actor Adam Thomas Ziemba in the Amazon Prime Video film One Fast Move, where he stars alongside KJ Apa, Eric Dane, and Edward James Olmos. In addition to this great booking, he’s also got another series in the works plus some notable commercials. Make sure you follow him to see where

Rida Makhany is an actress and model hailing from Texas who has been captivating the fashion world as a model and brand ambassador. Currently Rida represents 4 the Gals and Pure Vida brands, and is frequently asked to model for high profile brands, including Michael Kors during Flight Week hosted by Macy’s. She has also

World-travelled multi-linguist Zofia Helena is an actor and dancer known for her many roles in musical theatre. Born in Poland, Zofia starred in the English production of Robin Hood and his Merry Men, a comedic take on the beloved story set in England, and the ballad and romance Switezianka by Adam Mickiewicz, the story of

Roxane Simon was born in Paris, France, raised in Vietnam and now lives in Bangkok, Thailand. She is a world-traveled teenager who has just graduated from the French International High School and is now racking up her resume in acting and singing. Roxane has just returned from Los Angeles where she attended iPOP! and showcased

Pharaoh Moore is a 6-year-old actor and YouTuber. He began reading and writing at 2 years old and so far this adventurer has been to five continents and eight countries including Egypt, where he learned the origin of his name. He rode an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) around the pyramids and saw the mummies! Under the

Kiana Marie is an 8-year-old who has launched her performing arts journey with NYLA Talent, the world’s leader in the talent development and consulting space. So far this supernova, hailing from Texas, has trained with Robert Vito (Spy Kids 3: Game Over), Connor Weil (Disney’s: KC Undercover) and James Lugo (American Idol Coach). She has

Jordynne Hahn is a 15-year-old content creator and influencer who had quite the breakout year. In the past year, Jordynne has grown her social media following to 123,000 on Instagram and 230,000 on TikTok. Her YouTube videos have amassed over 26 million views. Jordynne is a member of Piper Rockelle’s squad and has been touring with the squad for over 14 months

Dubbed early in his career as the “little charmer,” Luke Speakman’s magnetic personality and undeniable range of evoking laughter and then switching to big emotional scenes has led to an impressive resume at a young age. At just 5 years old, he shared the screen with Victoria Pandretti in Steven Spielburg’s Amazing Stories on Apple

“Isn’t life amazing?!”, asks Monika Myers who, at only 14 years old, is a trailblazer for inclusion. She was Canada’s first professional international runway model with Down syndrome. Within one year of walking her first runway, she has been in numerous shows including prestigious NYC, Toronto, Trinidad and Paris Fashion Weeks. She has captured the

Serenity Grace Russell is 9 years old and has been seen co-starring on Surface (Apple TV), Not Dead Yet (ABC), as well as guest starring on season 5 of the NBC hit show, Magnum PI, as Mia Carter. Also next year, she will appear in the indie films We’re All Gonna Die and 47 Days with Jesus. Serenity has filmed over 20 commercials for: Blues

Amaya Alicia Cruz is a rising teen model from Steveston, B.C. Amaya started her journey as a model just over a year ago and has already walked the runways of New York Fashion Week, Vancouver Kids Fashion Week, Vancouver International Fashion Week with a total of 25 fashion shows under her belt. Amaya spends most

Axel Chico is an actor, published model and influencer. He has been featured on Kids Fash Magazine and is a staple at many red carpet events and movie premieres. You are sure to find him on the many entertainment websites such as Getty Images, Alamy and Shutterstock photos! He continues to train as an actor

Pop culture aficionado Maya Abrahamsson has been interviewing your favorite celebrities for years. Not only has she spoken with celebrities like Jesse Eisenberg, Ryan Seacreat, Grant Gustin, Joshua Bassett, Zachary Levi, Why Don’t We and more, Maya has also hosted her own talk show on YouTube at the Seacrest Studios at The Children’s Hospital in Colorado.  She was diagnosed

Kaitlyn Kaylee Brown is an actress and model with a significant follower count on Instagram where she frequently collabs with other teen celebrities such as Jenae Altschwager, Jennifer Michele, Owen Atlas, Ayden Mekus and many others.  Kaitlyn has written two feature films, one of which is titled “I’m Coming To Get You” with a budget

Francesca Watson is a fashion designer in Central Florida, well-known for organizing two major fashion events in the Orlando area — one for adults and one for kids and teens. We recently covered her Fancy Fashion Frenzy (video highlights and interviews to come!) for the second year in a row, and it was fantastic! Let’s

Electronic music artist Declan Craig, also known as “Archangel,” has just dropped his latest track “Follow My Heart” with accompanying lyric video (scroll down to watch!) The 16-year-old Toronto native, now living in Clarington, has been producing since age 12. His influences come from listening to different genres of electronic music at a very young age

Paige Stein is an up-and-coming model who will be one to watch in the coming months! Here is more about her in her own words: “I am 12 years old (turning 13 in November this year), in 6th grade, love to draw literally everything and have 3 older sisters and one older brother. I also

Gabriel L. Silva started acting in school plays in his hometown of Houston, TX. He began acting and modeling classes at the Page Parkes Center for Acting and Modeling, continuing to mature in his craft through one-on-one coaching. Gabriel has shared the big screen with Hollywood A-listers such as Ben Affleck and Zoe Saldana in

In pursuit of her dreams, teen singer-songwriter Evanthia Theodorou moved to Nashville over a year ago to pursue her music career. She keeps a daily journal and imbues her song lyrics and performances with personal experience, tapping into the emotions that have brought her this far. Her unique style and spirit infuse every song she

Nia Chanel is a 16-year-old, up-and-coming actress from Chandler, AZ who is also a competitive dancer, model and youth ambassador for the Made in Her Image organization.  She is represented by NTA Talent and her work includes PSA’s with Fox Sports, a lead role in the short film ‘Souls’, co-star role as ‘Jada’ on Insecure

David Lee, also known as @musicbydavidlee, is a multi-talented 17-year-old singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, California. He began playing guitar at the age of 4 and has since become a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, singer, and producer. David has been able to create a dedicated fanbase that he refers to as “FAMLEE.” His debut album, “Before It’s Too

Ella Chan is a rhythmic gymnast, actor, modeling and singer from Vancouver, Canada. 🇨🇦 She has won numerous awards for her rhythmic gymnastics performances, including provincial awards, and has competed hip hop in “The One Dance” where she won first place, and “Synergy Dance Competition” where she placed in th top 10! as a top

Sasha Anne is probably best known for her YouTube channel Sasha Anne which posts makeup tutorials and transformations. In 2017 she was a finalist in the Shorty Awards for her Cinderella makeup video and in 2018 she won the Audience Award for Best in Beauty for her Wonder Woman Gal Gadot makeup video as part of her Empowering Young Women campaign. Leaving New York

Nikki Leigh blasted into the entertainment world with her own radio show on Sirius XM right out of college. Since then, she’s developed a well-rounded career, which includes work as a model and actress. Notable credits include Two and a Half Men to Josh Gad and Kevin Hart’s The Wedding Ringer.  Her latest role is Etta Place,

Niko Ceci is a teen actor, dancer and singer from Toronto, Canada who plays Kev in the new series I Woke Up a Vampire airing now on the Family Channel and is set to stream later in 2023 on Netflix. I Woke Up A Vampire follows 13-year-old half-human, half-vampire Carmie’s journey of self-discovery as she navigates school,

Rhashad Lawery is seventeen years old and loves to cook just as much as he adores designing hats and bow ties. That’s why he is affectionately known as Stylin’ Chef Shad. You may remember seeing Rhashad on MasterChef Junior’s season seven as one of America’s Top 10 best home chefs! Since the age of five,

Starting at the age of 10 years old, Clawdeena began her content creation journey on YouTube by uploading stop motion animation stories as a way to cope with the anxiety and stress that came with being bullied at school. By the age of 14, Clawdeena came out as gay, and shifted her content from toys and animation to makeup

Sixteen-year-old Ariana Nunez is an actress, model and Influencer based in Florida. She stars in the digital series Dark Echoes and has appeared in numerous print ads and commercials. Ariana models for fashion brands such as House of Baretti, Drisha Closet, and Krissy King and can be seen walking in New York Fashion Week and

Anyone else remember the 2000s? MTV, skateboards, iconic rom-coms and the carefree kinda music which made you want to romanticise your life? Cause it’s coming back better than ever! 15-year-old Annissa Murad is bringing back the fun of that era with her bold rock-chic Avril Lavigne visuals and Taylor Swift’s relatable storytelling skills. Annissa has

Up and coming pop singer, Simona Shao is making waves with her latest single The Only Thing I’ve Known. Simona has been consistently raising the bar with her music since her first release in 2017, and this release proves that she is continuing her upward trajectory. Simona has been active in the music industry from a young age

Zoe Grace Rodriguez, 16, has been acting since she was four years old in live community theatre productions. Since then she has performed in over 30 productions. Including the leads as Fiona in Shrek the Musical, Annie in Annie the Musical and Little Red Riding Hood in Into The Woods. Zoe has since transitioned from live

AJ and Tony Jordan (Jordanfellas on IG) are talented brothers living in Southern California. Whie Tony acts and models, AJ’s forte is writing, and is set to launch his debut book (written with assistance from his younger brother) called Eerily Wrinkling and the Prodigal Return (click HERE to order now). The Dec. 18th launch party,

Alyssa Cheatham is a multi-talented teen actress, music artist, and influencer who has already accomplished so much in her young career. Alyssa stars as singing mermaid Lorelai in the Emmy-nominated ‘Santiago of the Seas,’ an animated-series on Nickelodeon for which she was nominated for a WIN Award in 2021. Alyssa also has a role in

2022 has been ALWZ SNNY’s biggest year yet. On top of opening for acclaimed EDM artists such as, Imanbek, Ben Nicky, and Madeon, ALWZ SNNY played the main stage at Insomniac’s legendary Moonrise Festival. He’s also shared performing spaces with Zedd, Don Diablo, Tiesto, Lost Kings, and other accomplished artists. In September 2022, he played

Chloe Liddle is a 12-year-old dancer from Northern Virginia who has beeen dancing since the age of four. She has an older sister and younger brother.  She practices several styles which include jazz, hip hop, contemporary, ballet and tap.  Her favorite styles are contemporary and hip hop.   In addition to dance, she started acting

Liam Rizo is a 9-year-old Peruvian singer who just released his first  EP and held his Album Release Party at the Historic Houdini Estate. His latest single More than Life, released just a few days ago, has more than 65k views on his wildly popular YouTube channel. A lover of all things science, Liam wants to

Paige Anne is a young Pop/R&B singer from Idaho Falls, Idaho with a lifetime of captivating stories to tell about some of the biggest challenges that teens face, her household dynamics as she continues to grow, love, heartbreak and more. Her debut five-track EP “First Paige,” just released on September 19th (her birthday), was co-written by

11 year old Milanis Clark has recently hit Broadway as part of the cast for “Tina – The Tina Turner Musical” at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 205 W 46th St, in New York City. The fun loving afro-latina Harlem, New York native 5th grader started acting at the age of five in school productions for School

Singer/Songwriter and professional dancer JANE has just dropped her music video for her most recent release “Tell You.” The song is a “self-love” song about rebounding from fragility and brokenness…a reminder that we always have an opportunity to pick up the pieces and put ourselves back together.  The video is produced by CHLOE FRANCKE and directed by EVAN CONNER.  They capture the theme of TELL