Devyn Nekoda (born 12 December 2000) is a Canadian actress and dancer. She has appeared in numerous television series from a young age, and appeared in the 2023 slasher film Scream VI.
Devyn Nekoda | |
|---|---|
| Born | Devyn Nekoda December 12, 2000 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Early life
editNekoda was brought up near Brantford, Ontario where she went to school. She studied dance, circus arts, gymnastics, and played soccer.[1] She started dancing at age two in Simcoe, Ontario.[2]
Career
editA child actress and dancer, she appeared in Utopia Falls and Backstage.[3] She previously also had a role as Arlene in Canadian spin-off Degrassi: The Next Generation.[4] In 2014, she had a guest role in the Canadian TV show The Next Step. She had a recurring role as Riley in the first series of the Netflix show Ginny & Georgia, and in 2022, appeared in the Disney musical comedy film Sneakerella, a 21st-century update on the Cinderella story.[5][6]
In 2023, Nekoda appeared in Scream VI as Anika Kayoko, a student at Blackmore University and Mindy Meeks-Martin's girlfriend,[7][8] as well as Tess in the American television romantic comedy The Holiday Shift on The Roku Channel.[9]
In April 2024, she joined the cast of horror film Vicious.[10]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | An American Girl: Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight | Luisa | Direct-to-video film |
| 2022 | Sneakerella | Sami | Streaming film |
| 2023 | Scream VI | Anika Kayoko | |
| 2024 | Friday Night Sext Scandal | Brooklyn | Streaming film |
| 2025 | Vicious | TBA | Post-production |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Max & Shred | Wendy Chong | 1 episode |
| 2014 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Arlene | 4 episodes |
| 2014 | The Next Step | Troupe Dancer | 2 episodes |
| 2015–2016 | Annedroids | Charlie | Recurring role, 7 episodes |
| 2016 | The Swap | Mackenzie Wick | TV movie |
| 2016–2017 | Backstage | Vanessa | Main role |
| 2016, 2019 | Raising Expectations | Madison | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | Northern Rescue | Allison | 2 episodes |
| 2019 | Ghostwriter | Alice | 1 episode |
| 2020 | Utopia Falls | Sage V | Main role |
| 2020 | Grand Army | Suki | 1 episode |
| 2021 | Ginny & Georgia | Riley | Recurring role (season 1), 6 episodes |
| 2023 | The Holiday Shift | Tess | Main role |
| 2024 | Ghosting with Luke Hutchie and Matthew Finlan | Herself | 1 episode |
References
edit- ^ Marsh, Calum (May 12, 2022). "'Sneakerella' Star Devyn Nekoda Talks Sneaker Culture and Pretending Toronto Is New York". Complex.com. Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ "Devyn Nekoda". cbc.ca. Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ Echebiri, Chike (March 10, 2023). "Scream VI' Cast and Character Guide: Who's Who in the Slasher Sequel". Collider. Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ Sherlock, Ben (March 7, 2023). "Scream 6 Cast & Character Guide". Screenrant.com. Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ Simonpillai, Radheyan (May 14, 2022). "Podcast: Sneakerella actor Devyn Nekoda and the Kids in the Hall". Nowtoronto.com. Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ "The Movie Podcast: Interview with actress Devyn Nekoda of Disney's Sneakerella, Utopia Falls and Georgia & Ginny". podcasts.apple. May 11, 2022. Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ "Canadian actor Devyn Nekoda on starring in 'Scream 6'". Globalnews.ca. March 10, 2023. Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ "WOULD DEVYN NEKODA SURVIVE 'SCREAM VI' IRL?". Hercampus.com. March 10, 2023. Archived from the original on March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 10, 2023.
- ^ Emlyn Travis, Teri Hatcher is a writer searching for her merry meet-cute in How to Fall in Love by the Holidays trailer. Entertainment Weekly, October 31st, 2023.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (April 1, 2024). "Kathryn Hunter, Mary McCormack, Rachel Blanchard & More Join Dakota Fanning In Paramount Horror Pic 'Vicious'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 1, 2024.
External links
edit- Devyn Nekoda at IMDb
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