Kyal Legend
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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.
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]