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Demi Singleton (born February 27, 2007) is a Honduran-American child actress, singer and dancer. She is best known for her roles as Margaret Johnson in EPIX's crime TV series [[Godfather of Harlem]] and as the young Serena Williams in the 2021 [[Biographical film|biopic]] [[King Richard (film)|King Richard]]. |
Demi Singleton (born February 27, 2007) is a Honduran-American child actress, singer and dancer. She is best known for her roles as Margaret Johnson in EPIX's crime TV series [[Godfather of Harlem]] and as the young [[Serena Williams]] in the 2021 [[Biographical film|biopic]] [[King Richard (film)|King Richard]]. |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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Singleton's family is from the Central American country of Honduras and the West Indian island of Dominica. She initially lived in New Orleans, LA and moved to New York City at the age of three. She began training in the arts with New York's finest teachers in music, dance and acting. She has studied classical ballet since the age of three and began playing the cello when she was four. She studied at a rigorous music conservatory for children in Brooklyn, NY for 6 years where she learned to play instruments by ear through the Suzuki |
Singleton's family is from the Central American country of [[Honduras]] and the West Indian island of [[Dominica]]. She initially lived in [[New Orleans]], LA and moved to [[New York City]] at the age of three. She began training in the arts with New York's finest teachers in music, dance and acting. She has studied classical ballet since the age of three and began playing the cello when she was four. She studied at a rigorous music conservatory for children in [[Brooklyn]], NY for 6 years where she learned to play instruments by ear through the [[Suzuki method]]. At nine, she attended a Broadway musical featuring child performers and decided that she also wanted to pursue a career as a stage performer. |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Singleton began acting in 2017 and made her Broadway debut in Andrew Lloyd Webber's [[School of Rock (musical)|School of Rock]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=THEY’RE IN THE BAND! SCHOOL OF ROCK GETS TWO NEW DEWEY FINNS|url=https://tjbdaily.medium.com/theyre-in-the-band-school-of-rock-gets-two-new-dewey-finns-829db584ad90|url-status=live|website=Medium}}</ref> at ten years old, performing for nearly a year<ref>{{Cite web|title=School of Rock to Welcome a New Batch of Young Stars|url=https://www.broadway.com/buzz/190883/school-of-rock-to-welcome-a-new-batch-of-young-stars/|url-status=live|website=Broadway.com}}</ref> before joining Disney's [[The Lion King (musical)|The Lion King]] on Broadway as young [[Nala (The Lion King)|Nala]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Demi Singleton and Mikee Castillo Join THE LION KING, Eleanor Koski on “Alex, Inc.” Tonight, and more!|url=http://youngbway.org/2018/03/demi-singleton-mikee-castillo-join-lion-king-eleanor-koski-alex-inc-tonight/|url-status=live|website=Young Broadway Actor News}}</ref>. |
Singleton began acting in 2017 and made her [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] debut in [[Andrew Lloyd Webber]]'s [[School of Rock (musical)|School of Rock]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=THEY’RE IN THE BAND! SCHOOL OF ROCK GETS TWO NEW DEWEY FINNS|url=https://tjbdaily.medium.com/theyre-in-the-band-school-of-rock-gets-two-new-dewey-finns-829db584ad90|url-status=live|website=Medium}}</ref> at ten years old, performing for nearly a year<ref>{{Cite web|title=School of Rock to Welcome a New Batch of Young Stars|url=https://www.broadway.com/buzz/190883/school-of-rock-to-welcome-a-new-batch-of-young-stars/|url-status=live|website=Broadway.com}}</ref> before joining Disney's [[The Lion King (musical)|The Lion King]] on Broadway as young [[Nala (The Lion King)|Nala]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=Demi Singleton and Mikee Castillo Join THE LION KING, Eleanor Koski on “Alex, Inc.” Tonight, and more!|url=http://youngbway.org/2018/03/demi-singleton-mikee-castillo-join-lion-king-eleanor-koski-alex-inc-tonight/|url-status=live|website=Young Broadway Actor News}}</ref>. |
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In September 2018, Singleton was cast in the [[Epix]] crime drama, Godfather of Harlem<ref>{{Cite web|title=‘Godfather of Harlem’: TV Review|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/godfather-harlem-review-1244099/|url-status=live|website=Hollywood Reporter}}</ref>, led by Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker, as his character's granddaughter Margaret Johnson. |
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In 2020, Singleton was cast to star as Serena Williams in the Will Smith led Warner Bros. sports drama, [[King Richard (film)|King Richard]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=‘King Richard’ Finds Its Young Venus & Serena, Adds Aunjanue Ellis To Will Smith-Starring Warner Bros. Pic|url=https://deadline.com/2020/01/king-richard-cast-venus-serena-aunjanue-ellis-will-smith-warner-bros-biopic-1202827114/|url-status=live|website=Deadline}}</ref>, which tells the story of how Serena and Venus Williams rose to success from the planning and coaching of their father, Richard Williams. The film was finally released in November 2021. She also portrayed young Serena Williams in the 2019 Bumble Super Bowl commercial<ref>{{Cite web|title=SERENA, VENUS ROLES CAST FOR WILL SMITH MOVIE, KING RICHARD|url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/serena-venus-roles-cast-for-will-smith-movie-king-richard|url-status=live|website=tennis.com}}</ref>. |
In 2020, Singleton was cast to star as [[Serena Williams]] in the [[Will Smith]] led [[Warner Bros.]] sports drama, [[King Richard (film)|King Richard]]<ref>{{Cite web|title=‘King Richard’ Finds Its Young Venus & Serena, Adds Aunjanue Ellis To Will Smith-Starring Warner Bros. Pic|url=https://deadline.com/2020/01/king-richard-cast-venus-serena-aunjanue-ellis-will-smith-warner-bros-biopic-1202827114/|url-status=live|website=Deadline}}</ref>, which tells the story of how Serena and [[Venus Williams]] rose to success from the planning and coaching of their father, [[Richard Williams (tennis coach)|Richard Williams]]. The film was finally released in November 2021. She also portrayed young Serena Williams in the 2019 [[Bumble]] [[Super Bowl]] commercial<ref>{{Cite web|title=SERENA, VENUS ROLES CAST FOR WILL SMITH MOVIE, KING RICHARD|url=https://www.tennis.com/baseline/articles/serena-venus-roles-cast-for-will-smith-movie-king-richard|url-status=live|website=tennis.com}}</ref>. |
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== Filmography == |
== Filmography == |
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Revision as of 00:16, 26 November 2021
Demi Singleton | |
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| Born | Demi Patricia Singleton February 27, 2007 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2017-present |
| Known for | King Richard, Godfather of Harlem |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | R&B, Pop, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Website | www.demisingleton.com |
Demi Singleton (born February 27, 2007) is a Honduran-American child actress, singer and dancer. She is best known for her roles as Margaret Johnson in EPIX's crime TV series Godfather of Harlem and as the young Serena Williams in the 2021 biopic King Richard.
Early life
Singleton's family is from the Central American country of Honduras and the West Indian island of Dominica. She initially lived in New Orleans, LA and moved to New York City at the age of three. She began training in the arts with New York's finest teachers in music, dance and acting. She has studied classical ballet since the age of three and began playing the cello when she was four. She studied at a rigorous music conservatory for children in Brooklyn, NY for 6 years where she learned to play instruments by ear through the Suzuki method. At nine, she attended a Broadway musical featuring child performers and decided that she also wanted to pursue a career as a stage performer.
Career
Singleton began acting in 2017 and made her Broadway debut in Andrew Lloyd Webber's School of Rock[1] at ten years old, performing for nearly a year[2] before joining Disney's The Lion King on Broadway as young Nala[3].
In September 2018, Singleton was cast in the Epix crime drama, Godfather of Harlem[4], led by Academy Award winner Forest Whitaker, as his character's granddaughter Margaret Johnson.
In 2020, Singleton was cast to star as Serena Williams in the Will Smith led Warner Bros. sports drama, King Richard[5], which tells the story of how Serena and Venus Williams rose to success from the planning and coaching of their father, Richard Williams. The film was finally released in November 2021. She also portrayed young Serena Williams in the 2019 Bumble Super Bowl commercial[6].
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2017 | Goldie | Demi (Janet's daughter) | |
| 2020 | King Richard | Serena Williams |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Godfather of Harlem | Margaret Johnson | Main role |
Theater
| Year(s) | Production | Role | Location | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-2018 | School of Rock (musical) | Sophie | Winter Garden Theatre | Broadway |
| 2018 | The Lion King (musical) | young Nala | Minskoff Theatre | Broadway |
References
- ^ "THEY'RE IN THE BAND! SCHOOL OF ROCK GETS TWO NEW DEWEY FINNS". Medium.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "School of Rock to Welcome a New Batch of Young Stars". Broadway.com.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Demi Singleton and Mikee Castillo Join THE LION KING, Eleanor Koski on "Alex, Inc." Tonight, and more!". Young Broadway Actor News.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "'Godfather of Harlem': TV Review". Hollywood Reporter.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "'King Richard' Finds Its Young Venus & Serena, Adds Aunjanue Ellis To Will Smith-Starring Warner Bros. Pic". Deadline.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "SERENA, VENUS ROLES CAST FOR WILL SMITH MOVIE, KING RICHARD". tennis.com.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)