Age is just a number; it doesn’t define how far you go in life or how successful you become. For the younger generation, especially those born in the millennia Kyla Drew would always remain an inspiring figure. Not only did she gain fair recognition for her role in ‘Nicky, Ricky, Dicky, and Down,’ the young talent has featured in quite a number of TV shows and movies to build her acting resume.
She started acting at a tender age, making appearances in a couple of TV series. A few years later her breakthrough on the silver screen came when she played the role of Joy Birch in the 2013 movie ‘Prisoners,’ with the likes of Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal. Since that day, it was forward ever and backward never.
Here is more about Kyla, her family, and her films.
Who Is Kyla Drew?
She was born on 17th April 2004 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America. She has mixed ethnicity, tracing her roots to African and Latin heritages. And she is currently 21 years old.
Since early education is crucial in the life of a child, Kyla’s parents’ ensured she started her tenderly at the age of two. And by the time she was twelve, she was already in her sophomore year, graduating from high school at the age of fifteen.
Kyla earned an associate degree in natural science from Pasadena City College, and later enrolled into the University of Southern California where she is currently studying for a degree in business administration.
Kyla Drew’s Family
She was raised by her mother Kat Simmons as the oldest sister to Kiyan Drew Simmons her younger brother. She has immense love for her mother and doesn’t stop expressing it wherever and whenever she can. She is appreciative of her mother’s endless support and how she sacrificed for her to pursue her dream.
Kyla has never spoken about her father whose identity remains a mystery, however, she is fond of her grandfather. She always celebrates him, posting his pictures on her Instagram, letting the world know just how much she loves him.
Though she was born in Atlanta, her mother relocated to Los Angeles, California to enable Kyla to pursue her acting career and other interests. It is amazing that a mother sacrifices her own career for her daughter’s, a gesture the young actress would never forget in a hurry.
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Kyla Drew’s Filmography
Though young, Kyla has featured in a good number of movies and TV series. Below is her filmography:
TV Series
- Angelica
- Dad Stop Embarrassing me
- Crown Lake
- Just Add Magic: Mystery City
- The Good Doctor
- No Good Nick
- Station 19
- Nicky, Ricky, Dicky, and Dawn
- Wisdom of the Crowd
- Battle Creek
- Grey’s Anatomy
- NCIS
- Castle
- Jessie
- How I Met Your Mother
- 90210
- The Neighbors
- Jimmy Kimmel Live
- The Netflix Afterparty
- Celebrity Page
- Entertainment Episode
- Paradise Run
- The After Party
- TinaQ’s Celebrity Interviews
- Jojo’s Juice
TV Movies
- Cipher
- Nickelodeon’s Sizzling Summer Camp Special
- Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland
Movies
- Peppermint
- Santa’s Boot Camp
- Jessica Darling’s It List
- The Veil
- Soul Ties
- Prisoners
TV Series Documentaries
- Teens Wanna Know
TV Specials
- Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2018
- Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports 2017
- Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2017
- Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Sports 2016
Important Facts About Kyla Drew
1. She Started As A Competitive Dancer
Initially, Kyla started her journey in entertainment as a competitive dancer. Her dance instructors noticed her stage intensity and encouraged her to push further. She told her mother to be enrolled in an acting class.
2. Storytelling Attracted Her To Acting
Her mother moved to Los Angeles so Kyla could pursue her dream. Her love for acting was propelled by the storytelling aspect of it. According to her, telling someone else’s story whether real or fictional is amusing. And that is what made her fall in love with acting.
3. Kyla’s Dream In 5 Years
It is an ambition that drives people to keep pursuing their dreams to fulfillment. Kyla is not left out, she rolled out her master plan for the next 5 years. According to her, she sees herself graduating from the University of Southern California, opening her own production house, producing films and TV shows, and earning a Golden Globe or Emmy or an Academy Award nomination.
4. She Is Bilingual
Asides from English, the young actress is fluent in American sign language and Spanish. This shows just how intelligent and smart she is.
5. Her Favorite Baseball Team Is The Los Angeles Dodgers
Kyla is a big fan of baseball. She supports the Los Angeles Dodgers. When she is not in front of the TV seeing baseball games, it is because she is busy playing Fortnite.
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