Amie Donald
Amie Donald (born 2010)[1][2] is a New Zealand-born child actress and dancer known for starring as the title character in the 2023 horror film M3GAN.[1][3]
Career[edit]
Donald is a professional dancer,[2] who has performed in international competitions,[1] representing New Zealand at the Dance World Cup in 2019.[3]
Donald began her acting career by appearing as Maya Monkey in the Netflix TV series Sweet Tooth, in 2021.[4] She is represented by the Bubblegum Talent Agency.[5]
Donald starred as the titular character alongside a cast with Allison Williams and fellow child star Violet McGraw.[2][6] In 2022, the trailer for M3GAN went viral due to significant coverage regarding Donald's dance moves and physicality as the killer doll in the film.[2] Donald received movement coaching for the film from Jed Brophy and Luke Hawker.[2] The character's voice in the film was provided by actress Jenna Davis. In the film, Donald "performed her own stunts and co-choreographed the killer dance sequence from the film that went viral on TikTok".[1] Donald also surprised directors by figuring out how to do certain difficult movements on her own, such as a "cobra rise" from the ground without using her arms, and running through the woods on all fours.[1][7] SlashFilm wrote of her performance that "it's that human performance that really takes the creation from mildly creepy to terrifying... much of M3GAN's physicality came directly from Donald".[7] The Hollywood Reporter noted that Donald and co-star McGraw "ended up becoming fast friends by the end of filming".[8]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | M3GAN | M3GAN |
Television[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Sweet Tooth | Maya Monkey |
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Yamato, Jen (January 7, 2023). "Puppets, fake tears, an 11-year-old dance phenom: How 'M3GAN' came to life". Los Angeles Times.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Bevan, Darren (13 October 2022). "New Zealand child dancer the star of a new horror movie trailer that's been viewed by millions" – via www.newshub.co.nz.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Acuna, Kirsten (January 8, 2023). "The viral dance scene in 'M3gan' wasn't in the original movie script". Insider.
- ↑ Tsintziras, Aya (October 6, 2022). "M3GAN: Everything We Know So Far About The Upcoming Blumhouse Horror Film". Game Rant.
- ↑ Tisdale, Jennifer (2022-10-12). "James Wan's Obsession With Dolls Continues With 'M3GAN' — Who Is Playing the Titular Role?". Distractify. Retrieved 2023-01-03.
- ↑ Panaligan, E. J.; Panaligan, E. J. (October 11, 2022). "'M3GAN' Trailer Introduces a Killer Robot Child Thirsty for Blood and Mayhem". Variety.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Ryan, Danielle (January 7, 2023). "M3GAN Actor Amie Donald Did Her Own Creepy Stunts, Including Running On All Fours". /Film.
- ↑ Gardner, Chris; Gardner, Chris (December 9, 2022). "'M3GAN' Premiere Featured Eight Look-Alike Dolls Dancing to Taylor Swift Song in Now-Viral Moment". The Hollywood Reporter.
External links[edit]
- Amie Donald on IMDb
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