Kyal Legend
Kyal Legend | |
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| Born | Toronto, Canada |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
Kyal Legend is a Canadian actress. She is best known for playing Julie Maslany in the series Backstage and Sierra 5 in the sci-fi series Utopia Falls.
Early life
Legend was born in Toronto to parents of Filipino and Jamaican heritage. She was raised by her single mother who enrolled her in a Montessori school and supported her dance career by driving her to downtown Toronto so she could train with the National Ballet of Canada.[1]
Career
Legend made her on-screen debut on the Canadian teen drama series The Next Step.[2] Her first big role came playing Julie Maslany in the series Backstage.[3][4] She had a recurring role as Sierra 5 on the sci-fi series Utopia Falls. She played Hayley in the horror film V/H/S/94.[5]
Personal life
In her spare time she works with Stacey Mackenzie of America’s Top Model to mentor and empower youth particularly young Filipina women.[6]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Gabby Douglas Story | 17–19 years old Joyelle | |
| 2015 | Reign | Natalie | |
| 2015 | Descendants | Dancer | |
| 2016 | Center Stage: On Pointe | Candie | |
| 2019 | Resolve | Charlie | Short |
| 2021 | V/H/S/94 | Hayley |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-2015 | The Next Step | LOD dancer | 7 episodes |
| 2016-2017 | Backstage | Julie Maslany | 60 episodes |
| 2020 | Utopia Falls | Sierra 5 | 9 episodes |
References
- ^ "Meet Kyal Legend | Actress". shoutoutla.com. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ "Ajax's Kyal Legend is Julie on 'Backstage'". durhamregion.com. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ "Interview: Kyal Legend on Her Approach to Auditioning". glittermagazine.com. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ "DHX Television announces casting details for Season 2 of Backstage". tv-eh.com. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ "Meet Kyal Legend". boldjourney.com. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
- ^ "Kyal, a Fil-Jamaican-Canadian performing arts legend in the making". usa.inquirer.net. Retrieved January 7, 2026.
External links
- Kyal Legend at IMDb