Mackenzie Ziegler
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Mackenzie Ziegler | |
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| File:MackenzieZiegler.jpg Ziegler at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, March 2013 | |
| Born | Mackenzie Frances Ziegler June 4, 2004 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Other names | Mack Z |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, dancer, singer, model |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Relatives | Maddie Ziegler (sister) |
Mackenzie "Kenzie" Frances Ziegler (born June 4, 2004)[1][2] is an American actress, dancer, singer, and model. She is the younger sister of dancer and actress Maddie Ziegler and is best known for her appearance on Lifetime's Dance Moms.
Early life
Ziegler was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her parents, Melissa Ziegler-Gisoni and Kurt Ziegler, divorced when she was 6 years old due to financial and emotional distress stemming from dance.[3][4] Her mother remarried in 2013. Ziegler has an older sister, Maddie, who is also a dancer and actress, as well as two older paternal half-brothers, Ryan and Tyler, and two older step-siblings, Matthew and Michelle.[5] She began dancing at the Abby Lee Dance Company in Pittsburgh at the age of two, and now dances at Dance Mechanics.[6][7] She has won titles at regional, state, and national dance competitions.[8][9]
Ziegler is homeschooled and currently splits her time between Los Angeles and her hometown of Murrysville, Pennsylvania. [10][11]
Career
Television
Ziegler first appeared on television in 2011 on Lifetime's Dance Moms, alongside her mother and sister.[12] The series documented the training and careers of Ziegler and her teammates on the Abby Lee Dance Company Elite Competition Team as they traveled the country attending dance competitions. In 2016, the Zieglers left the show after six seasons in order to pursue other projects.[13] Dance Moms is slated for cancellation after it's seventh season.[14] Ziegler has also appeared on Dance Mom's sister shows Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition and Abby's Studio Rescue, as well as Dancing With The Stars.[15][16][17] In 2015, she made her acting debut on Nickelodeon's Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn. [18] She has also appeared on numerous talk shows including The Today Show, The View, and Good Day New York.[19]
Music
In 2014, Ziegler released her debut album under the stage name Mack Z. The album peaked at #1 on the iTunes pop charts, as well as #7 on the overall charts, topping both Pharrell Williams and the Frozen soundtrack. The music video for the album's lead single, "Girl Party", reached #1 in the US, UK, and Australia.[20][21] Later that year, her holiday single "Christmas All Year Long" premiered exclusively by Billboard.[22] Ziegler's music videos have accumulatively attracted more that 54 million views.[23] In November 2016, Ziegler released a duet with singer Johnny Orlando entitled "Day & Night". [24] The duet's music video was released on December 21, 2016.
Ziegler was nominated at the 2016 Teen Choice Awards for Choice Muser.[25]
Modeling
In 2015, Ziegler walked the Polo Ralph Lauren Runway in New York City. That same year she appeared in a campaign video for Glamour Magazine.[26] In 2016, she and her sister Maddie were the faces of Clean & Clear's Fall back-to-school campaign.[27] Also in 2016, Ziegler was the face of Polo Ralph Lauren's children's spring 2016 collection.[28][29]
In 2014, Ziegler and her sister released a limited edition fashion line, The Maddie & Mackenzie Collection, through Mod Angel.[30] In fall 2016, Ziegler released a t-shirt line called Tee4Too.[31]
Philanthropy
In 2012, Ziegler, along with her mother and sister, partnered with Starlight Children's Foundation to help raise awareness for chronically ill youth.[32] Ziegler has also partnered with foundations such as Love Your Melon and Dancers Against Cancer in order to raise awareness and funding for childhood cancer.[33][34]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 - 2016 | Dance Moms | Herself | Lead |
| 2011 | Good Day L.A. | Performer | |
| 2011 | Dance Moms: Most Outrageous Moments | Herself | TV Movie Documentary |
| 2011 | The Today Show | Herself/Performer | |
| 2012 | Nightline | Performer | Voice role |
| 2013 | Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition | Herself/Performer | Episode: Gods and Mortals |
| 2013 | Dance Moms Christmas Special | Herself/Performer | TV Movie |
| 2014 | The Today Show | Herself/Singer | Performed her single "Girl Party" |
| 2014 | Abby's Studio Rescue | Herself/Performer | Episode: Delusions of Dance Grandeur |
| 2014 | [Good Day New York]] | Herself/Performer | Performed her single "Girl Party" |
| 2015 | Dance Moms Slumber Party | Herself | TV Movie |
| 2015 | The Today Show | Herself/Performer | |
| 2015 | Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn | Lilly | Episode: Unhappy Campers |
| 2016 | Dance Moms: The Girls' Guide to Life | TV-mini series | |
| 2016 | Teens Wanna Know | Herself | Episode: JoJo Siwa 13th Birthday Party Bash |
| 2016 | So You Think You Can Dance | Herself/Performer | Recurring |
Music Videos
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "It's Like Summer" | LUX | Supporting |
| 2012 | "Summer Love Song" | Brooke Hyland | Supporting |
| 2014 | "Girl Party" | Mack Z / Herself | Lead |
| 2014 | "Freaks Like Me" | Todrick Hall | Supporting, vocals |
| 2014 | "Shine" | Mack Z / Herself | Lead |
| 2014 | "Christmas All Year Long | Mack Z / Herself | Lead |
| 2015 | "I Gotta Dance" | Mack Z / Herself | Episode: "The Girl with the Curl" |
| 2015 | "Dance Moms: Masterpiece" | Jessi J | Supporting |
| 2016 | "I Gotta Dance (Dave Aude Remix)" | Mack Z / Herself | Lead |
| 2016 | "Day & Night" | Herself featuring Johnny Orlando | Lead |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Muser | Nominated |
References
- ^ Gisoni, Melissa. "Ziegler Girls | Mackenzie Bio" Ziegler Girls Official Website, accessed December 26, 2016
- ^ Gaynor, Emily. [http://www.teenvogue.com/story/maddie-mackenzie-ziegler-clean-and-clear-makeup "Photographed by Kelly TeacherMAKEUP Maddie and Mackenzie Ziegler Team Up with Clean & Clear"] Teen Vogue, July 20, 2016
- ^ Roca, Teresa. "Rags to Riches! Maddie Ziegler Scores Massive Payday Amid Family Bankruptcy Scandal", Radar Online, March 25, 2016
- ^ "Famous Abby Lee Miller Dancers", Famous161.com, accessed February 14, 2014
- ^ Cabrera, Daniella. [1]. Bustle, July 30, 2015
- ^ [2]. Dance Mechanics Official Facebook, December 8, 2016
- ^ [3]. Dance Mechanics Official Instagram, November, 2016
- ^ "Competition results (12 pages)". Abby Lee Dance Company. Retrieved August 2, 2015.
- ^ Gisoni, Melissa. "Ziegler Girls | Mackenzie Bio" Ziegler Girls Official Website, accessed December 26, 2016
- ^ "'Dance Moms': Is Someone Getting Kicked Out In Season 4?". TheTVPage.com. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
- ^ Sciullo, Maria. "From Sia videos to 'Dance Moms,' Murrysville dancer steps into pop culture fame", Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, January 27, 2015
- ^ Gisoni, Melissa. "Ziegler Girls | Mackenzie Bio" Ziegler Girls Official Website, accessed December 26, 2016
- ^ Schumann, Rebecka. "Why Mackenzie Ziegler's Mom Didn’t Tell Her She Was Leaving ‘Dance Moms’ Sooner", International Business Times, May 17, 2016
- ^ Carey, Stacy. "‘DANCE MOMS’ CANCELLATION NEWS: FUTURE OF SERIES REPORTEDLY UP IN THE AIR AS ABBY LEE MILLER HINTS AT IT BEING OVER", inquisitr, December 20, 2016
- ^ Francis, Christine. "Abby’s Studio Rescue Recap 9/16/14: Season 1 Episode 3 “Delusions of Dance Grandeur”", Celebrity Dirty Laundry, September 16, 2014
- ^ Glamorosi. "'Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition' S2 E3 Recap: Gods and Mortals", Glamorosi Magazine, September 18, 2013
- ^ "Mackenzie Ziegler Filmography", IMDB, retrieved December 27, 2016
- ^ Omanski, Stephanie. "EXCLUSIVE: MACKENZIE ZIEGLER DISHES ALL ABOUT HER GUEST STARRING ROLE ON 'NICKY, RICKY, DICKY, AND DAWN'", M-Magazine, June 19, 2015
- ^ "Mackenzie Ziegler Filmography", IMDB, retrieved December 27, 2016
- ^ Jane, Deborah. "'Dance Moms' Season 4: Maddie Ziegler's Unhappy, Mack Z Chooses Singing, Kendall Stands Up To Mom-ager?", EnStars, May 2, 2014
- ^ "DANCE MOMS Star Mack Z Tops Pharrell & 'Frozen' on iTunes Charts", http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/DANCE-MOMS-Star-Mack-Z-Tops-Pharrell-Frozen-on-iTunes-Charts-20140428, April 28, 2014
- ^ Leight, Elias. [http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6327142/billboard-exclusive-premiere-mack-zs-christmas-all-year-long "Exclusive Premiere: 'Dance Moms' Star Mack Z's 'Christmas All Year Long' "], Billboard, November 20, 2014
- ^ [4], Mack Z Official YouTube Channel, retrieved December 27, 2016
- ^ Briones, Isis. "Mackenzie Ziegler Releases Brand-New Song “Day & Night” With Johnny Orlando", Teen Vogue, November 16, 2016
- ^ Vota, Rae. "The Teen Choice Awards nominations are loaded with digital celebs", The Daily Dot, July 7, 2016
- ^ [http://video.glamour.com/watch/dance-moms-maddie-and-mackenzie-ziegler-dance-like-fall-s-major-trends "Dance Moms’ Maddie and Mackenzie Ziegler Dance Like Fall’s Major Trends"], Glamour, August 5, 2015
- ^ Gaynor, Emily. [http://www.teenvogue.com/story/maddie-mackenzie-ziegler-clean-and-clear-makeup "Photographed by Kelly TeacherMAKEUP Maddie and Mackenzie Ziegler Team Up with Clean & Clear"] Teen Vogue, July 20, 2016
- ^ Shumann, Rebecka. "‘Dance Moms’ Star Mackenzie Ziegler’s Ralph Lauren Modeling Photos Praised By Abby Lee Miller", International Business Times, March 10, 2016
- ^ Gallagher, Caitlin. "What's Mackenzie Ziegler Doing After 'Dance Moms'? Maddie's Sister Will Have Time To Focus On Her Career, Too", Bustle, May 17, 2016
- ^ "Dance Moms Stars Launch Limited Fashion Collection", L'ART Magazine, October 13, 2014
- ^ "Tee4Too", Ziegler Girls Official Website, September 14, 2016
- ^ "'Dance Moms' Stars Team Up With Starlight Children's Foundation; Show Is Renewed for Third Season – OK!". OK!. October 10, 2012. Retrieved September 30, 2014.
- ^ Ziegler, Mackenzie. [5], Mackenzie Ziegler Official Instagram, December 24, 2016
- ^ Cruz, Rainbow. "‘Dance Moms' alums Maddie, Mackenzie Ziegler, JoJo Siwa team up for a new project after leaving Lifetime show?", Yibada, December 8, 2016
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