Aisha Dee (born c. 1993 ) is an Australian actress and singer. She is known for her main roles as Desi Biggins on the children's television series The Saddle Club (2008–09) and Kat Edison on the Freeform comedy-drama television series The Bold Type (2017–21). She plays the main role in the 2023 Australian drama miniseries Safe Home.
Aisha Dee | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1993 (age 30–31) Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Early life edit
Dee was born around 1993 on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia. She is biracial: born to a white Australian mother and African American father.[1][2]
Career edit
In 2008, Dee had her first major television role as Desi Biggins on the Australian-Canadian children's series The Saddle Club. In 2010, Dee was a reoccurring character in the Australian-British show Dead Gorgeous as Christine. From 2011 to 2013, she starred as Mackenzie Miller in the Fox sitcom I Hate My Teenage Daughter. She also co-starred as Elizabeth "Beth" Kingston on the ABC Family drama series Chasing Life, from 2014 to 2015.
Dee starred as Jules Koja in the Syfy horror anthology series Channel Zero: No-End House, which aired in 2017. On 22 August 2016, it was announced that Dee was cast as Kat Edison in the Freeform comedy-drama series The Bold Type, which premiered on 20 June 2017.[3][4] On 4 October 2017, Freeform renewed the series for two additional seasons of 10 episodes each. The second season premiered on 12 June 2018[5] and ended on 7 August 2018.[6]
Dee played the lead role in the 2023 Australian TV drama miniseries, Safe Home.[7]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | TheCavKid | Maura | Short film |
| 2020 | The Nowhere Inn | Kayla | |
| 2022 | Sissy | Cecilia / Sissy | |
| Look Both Ways | Cara | ||
| Collide | Lily[8] |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | The Saddle Club | Desiree "Desi" Biggins | Recurring role; 24 episodes |
| 2009 | Skyrunners | Katherine "Katie" Wallace | Television film |
| 2010 | Dead Gorgeous | Christine | Main role; 13 episodes |
| 2011–2013 | I Hate My Teenage Daughter | Mackenzie | Main role; 13 episodes |
| 2011 | Terra Nova | Tasha | Guest role; 2 episodes |
| 2014–2015 | Chasing Life | Elizabeth "Beth" Kingston | Main role; 34 episodes |
| 2015 | Baby Daddy | Olivia | Episode: "House of Cards" |
| Comedy Bang! Bang! | Teen friend | Episode: "Thomas Middleditch Wears an Enigmatic Sweatshirt and Sweatpants and Pockets" | |
| 2016–2017 | Sweet/Vicious | Kennedy | Main role; 10 episodes |
| 2017–2021 | The Bold Type | Kat Edison | Main role; 52 episodes |
| 2017 | Channel Zero: No-End House | Jules Koja | Main role; 6 episodes |
| 2019 | Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas | Jess | Television film |
| 2020 | Celebrity Family Feud | Herself | Episode: "The Bold Type vs. RuPaul's Drag Race" |
| 2023 | Accused | Aaliyah Harris | Episode: "Esme's Story" |
| Safe Home | Phoebe | Main role; 4 episodes | |
| 2024 | Apple Cider Vinegar | In production [9] |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Summer TV Star | The Bold Type | Nominated |
| 2018 | Nominated | |||
| 2022 | AACTA Awards | Best Actress | Sissy | Pending |
| 2023 | Asian Academy Creative Awards [10] | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Safe Home (TV series) | Won |
| 2024 | AACTA Awards | Best Lead Actress [11] | Safe Home (TV series) | Nominated |
Discography edit
The Saddle Club discography edit
- Albums
- Best Friends (2009)
- Grand Gallop – Meilleures Amies (2009) – Released in France only
- Singles
- "These Girls" (2009)
Dee Dee & the Beagles edit
- Albums
- Dee Dee & the Beagles EP (2015)
Aisha Dee edit
- Albums
- Ice in My Rosé EP (2020)
References edit
- ^ "The Bold Type's Aisha Dee Was Bullied For Natural Hair: 'I Was Called Pube-Head At School'". HuffPost. 19 January 2020. Archived from the original on 28 July 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
- ^ Miller, Gerri (30 November 2011). "Aisha Dee: I Hate My Teenage Daughter's Mixed Chick". BET.com. Archived from the original on 14 February 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
- ^ Picurro, Allison. "Who Plays Jane On 'The Bold Type'? Katie Stevens Is No Stranger To The Small Screen". Romper. Archived from the original on 3 July 2020. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
- ^ Petski, Denise (22 August 2016). "Katie Stevens, Aisha Dee & Meghann Fahy Cast As Leads In Freeform Pilot 'Issues'". Deadline. Archived from the original on 23 August 2016. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
- ^ "Exclusive: First Look at The Bold Type Season 2 Is Here!". E! Online. 23 April 2018. Archived from the original on 9 August 2018. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ Aridi, Sara (7 August 2018). "What's on TV Tuesday: 'Carter' and 'The Bold Type'". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 8 August 2018. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ Sandford, Shannon (11 May 2023). "At times devastating, always powerful: new SBS drama Safe Home looks at domestic violence with nuance, integrity and care". The Conversation. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
- ^ Dutta, Debopriyaa (1 February 2022). "Ryan Phillippe, Kat Graham, And Jim Gaffigan Will Star In Thriller Collide". /Film.
- ^ Netflix, See-Saw Films Team On Australian Drama ‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ – Deadline
- ^ https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/09/asian-academy-creative-awards-aussie-winners.html
- ^ https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/12/aacta-awards-2024-nominees.html