Kylie McNeill
Kylie McNeill | |
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| Born | Kylie McNeill February 21, 2002 |
| Origin | New York City, New York, U.S |
| Occupations | Singer, Actor, Songwriter |
Kylie McNeill (born February 21, 2002) is an American singer, actress, and songwriter based in New York City and Los Angeles. She is known for portraying the lead roles of Belle and Suzu in the film Belle by Academy Award nominated director Mamoru Hosoda. She was the lead vocalist on Belle (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [English Edition] released by label Milan Records and Sony Music Entertainment.
Most recently, she guest starred as Ruby Conzo on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit titled "Economics of Shame" (Season 26, Episode 5).
Early life
McNeill was born in New York City. Both of her parents were actors and her abuelo was a Flamenco singer. She graduated as a Musical Theater Major from the Professional Performing Arts School in Midtown Manhattan. After graduating, she began posting original songs on her YouTube Channel.[1]
She was a finalist in the Mabel Mercer Foundation's 31st Annual Cabaret Convention in 2020 and was spotlighted in The New York Times.[2]
Career
McNeill began her career in 2016 as a part of the revival cast of Runaways, written by Elizabeth Swados, at New York City Center and later at the Delacorte Theater for The Public Theater's Annual Gala in 2018. The musical revival was directed by Sam Pinkleton and artistically directed by Jeanine Tesori.[3][4]
In 2021, McNeill was cast as Young Maureen in the film "Who is Christmas Eve?".[5]
In 2022, McNeill starred as Belle and Suzu in the anime film Belle by director Mamoru Hosoda, and working alongside voice cast members Chace Crawford, Hunter Shafer and Manny Jacinto.[6] She was the lead vocalist on Belle (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [English Edition].[7]
McNeill performed her solo concert promoting Belle (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) as well as her own original music.[8][9][10][11]
In 2024, McNeill guest-starred as Ruby Conzo on Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, Season 26 Episode 5, titled "Economics of Shame", working opposite Mariska Hargitay.[12]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2024 | Law and Order: Special Victims Unit | Ruby Conzo | Directed by Norberto Barba for Wolf Entertainment and NBC |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Who Is Christmas Eve? | Young Maureen | Directed by Christina Faith for BounceTV |
| 2022 | Belle | Belle/Suzu | Directed by Mamoru Hosoda, Produced by Studio Chizu, Distributed by GKIDS |
Discography
| Year | Title | Album Details | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Belle (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) [English Edition] |
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Credited as Belle and as Kylie McNeill |
References
- ^ Zorrilla, Mónica Marie (January 28, 2022). "How Kylie McNeill, a Teen Without Internet Fame, Wound Up as the Voice Star of 'Belle' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ Gardner, Elysa (October 21, 2020). "Meet The Next Generation of Cabaret Showstoppers". The New York Times.
- ^ Viagas, Robert (July 8, 2016). "The Verdict: Runaways at Encores! Off-Center". Playbill.
- ^ "Runaways: A Conversation with Jeanine Tesori and Sam Pinkleton - Breaking Character". breakingcharacter.com. June 6, 2018. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ "(BPRW) Paige Audrey-Marie Hurd, Juliana Harkavy, and Romeo Miller Star In New Bounce Original Holiday Movie "Who is Christmas Eve?" | Black PR Wire, Inc". (BPRW) Paige Audrey-Marie Hurd, Juliana Harkavy, and Romeo Miller Star In New Bounce Original Holiday Movie “Who is Christmas Eve?”. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (December 9, 2021). "Mamoru Hosoda Sets English-Language Voice Cast For Gkids Film 'Belle' Led By Chace Crawford, Manny Jacinto, Hunter Schafer & Kylie McNeill". Deadline. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ "Belle - Soundtrack". Milan Records. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ "Kylie McNeill". Kylie McNeill. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ Cristi, A. A. "BELLE Voice Star Kylie McNeill To Return To 54 Below This September". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ Cristi, A. A. "Kylie McNeill From Mamoru Hosoda's BELLE To Make West Coast Debut At The Bourbon Room Hollywood". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ "Kylie McNeill". 54 Below. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ Shana (November 1, 2024). "Law & Order: SVU Season 26 Episode 5 Review: 'Economics of Shame'". Fangirlish. Retrieved November 5, 2024.