Maddie Baillio
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Born
February 15, 1996
Madelyn Marie Baillio
February 15, 1996
Lake Jackson, Texas, U.S.
EducationMarymount Manhattan College
Occupation(s)Actress, singer
Yearsactive2016–present
Maddie Baillio | |
|---|---|
| Born | Madelyn Marie Baillio February 15, 1996 Lake Jackson, Texas, U.S. |
| Education | Marymount Manhattan College |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | Hairspray Live!, Dumplin' |
Maddie Baillio (born February 15, 1996) is an American actress and singer who appeared in the television special Hairspray Live and the film Dumplin'.[1][2]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Baillio focused on her health. She became a vegan and started working out, ultimately shedding around 150 pounds over a two-year period.[3] In 2022, she made her New York concert debut with a performance at Birdland Jazz Club.[4]
Baillio started her passion for singing and dancing when she was eight. She studied musical theatre at Marymount Manhattan College.[5] In 2016, she moved to Los Angeles when she got the role of Tracy in Hairspray Live!, which made her screen debut.[6]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Hairspray Live! | Tracy Turnblad | Television film |
| 2018 | Dumplin' | Millie Mitchellchuck | |
| 2021 | Cinderella | Malvolia | |
| The Raso Life Story | Frandy | ||
