Megan Skiendiel
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| Born | Megan Meiyok Skiendiel February 10, 2006 Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
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Megan Meiyok Skiendiel (born February 10, 2006), known mononymously as Megan, is an American singer and actress. She is best known as a member of Katseye, a girl group formed through the 2023 competition reality show Dream Academy created by Hybe and Geffen Records.
Early life
Megan Meiyok Skiendiel was born on February 10, 2006, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to a Chinese Singaporean mother and a Swedish American father,[1] with the Chinese name Meiyok (美玉), meaning "beautiful jade".[2] She has an older brother, Tyler, born two years apart.[citation needed]
Skiendiel began formal training in dance at the age of four and took up vocal lessons by the age of six.[3] Diagnosed with dyslexia, psoriasis, and pre-diabetes during her early childhood, Skiendiel transitioned to online schooling from the fourth grade onward to accommodate her medical and learning needs. She speaks English fluently and has conversational proficiency in both Cantonese and French.[2]
Career
2015–2022: Early acting and modeling career
In 2015, she and her family were cast as extras in Jurassic World.[4] Skiendiel's acting credits include roles in Bosch: Legacy (2022), Sydney to the Max (2021), Ripple Effect (2021), and an earlier role in the short film Samantha Gangal: Bohemian Rhapsody (2017).[5]
Skiendiel also did some print and runway modelling work, including walking for brands at Paris and Los Angeles fashion weeks.[5]
Skiendiel has appeared in several television and online commercials. She was featured in the U.S. Bank campaign titled "Say It, Do It".[6]
2023–present: Dream Academy and debut with Katseye
In August 2023, Skiendiel was announced as one of twenty contestants in The Debut: Dream Academy, a global audition program created with the goal of forming a new international girl group.[7] In the final ranking, she placed fifth overall, securing a spot in the final lineup of what would become Katseye.[8][9][10] The group's debut single, "Debut", was released on June 28, 2024, and was subsequently included in their first extended play (EP), SIS (Soft Is Strong).[11]
In September 2024, Skiendiel paused her participation in Katseye's Asia promotional tour due to a back injury related to scoliosis.[12][13][14] She returned to performances by December 2024, appearing at iHeartRadio KISS108's Jingle Ball in Boston.[15]
Personal life
On June 6, 2025, during a Weverse live broadcast with bandmate Lara, Skiendiel publicly came out as bisexual.[16][17] She has also used the platform to raise awareness about her psoriasis.[18]
Discography
As a contestant of Dream Academy, Skiendiel participated in the promotional release of the contestants' shared songs for competition. It was performed on November 17, 2024, and released to streaming platforms on August 21, 2024.[19]
| As (artist) | Title | Released | Track | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Debut: Dream Academy | The Debut: Dream Academy - Live Finale | August 21, 2024 | "Girls Don't Like" | Promotional release |
| "All The Same" |
Filmography
Reality shows
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Dream Academy | Contestant | [7] |
| 2024 | Pop Star Academy: Katseye | Herself | [19] |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Jurassic World | Park Visitor | Uncredited | [4] |
| 2021 | Ripple Effect | Ivy | Short film | [5] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Sydney to the Max | Tamira | Episode: "Tearin' Up My Room" | [5] |
| 2022 | Bosch: Legacy | Student | Episode: "One of Your Own" | [5] |
References
- ↑ Soh, Joanne (August 28, 2024). "Who is Megan Skiendiel? Global girl group Katseye's half-Singaporean teen member loves her laksa". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Wickes, Hanna (February 10, 2025). "Who Is KATSEYE's Megan? Learn More About the Girl Group Member: Age, Where She's From & More!". J-14. Archived from the original on February 13, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Soh, Joanne (August 30, 2024). "Who is Megan Skiendiel, global girl group Katseye's half-Singaporean member?". Asia News Network. Retrieved August 4, 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Reparto de Jurassic World". lavanguardia.com (in español). Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 "MEGAN M SKIENDIEL - Resume | Actors Access". resumes.actorsaccess.com. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ↑ Costello, Colin (July 22, 2019). "Carmichael Lynch debuts new campaign for U.S. Bank". Reel 360 News. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Aniftos, Rania (August 28, 2023). "Meet the 20 Finalists for HYBE x Geffen 'Dream Academy' Global Girl Group Contest". Billboard. Archived from the original on November 8, 2023. Retrieved September 5, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Zee, Michaela (November 18, 2023). "Hybe, Geffen Records Unveil New Girl Group Katseye". Variety. Archived from the original on December 2, 2023. Retrieved September 26, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Wickes, Hanna (November 21, 2023). "Who Are Katseye? Meet the Global Girl Group Formed Through 'The Dream Academy': Members Guide". J-14. Archived from the original on November 28, 2023. Retrieved September 27, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Olson, Samantha (August 19, 2024). "Time to Meet Global Girl Group Katseye's 6 Members". Cosmopolitian. Archived from the original on August 19, 2024. Retrieved September 27, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Saulog, Gabriel (August 16, 2024). "Katseye Roar with Empowering Debut EP 'SIS (Soft Is Strong)'". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on June 15, 2025. Retrieved June 15, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Wickes, Hanna (October 23, 2024). "Inside Megan from KATSEYE's Hiatus and Injury: When She Returns & Why She Left". J-14. Archived from the original on April 15, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Prance, Sam (October 25, 2024). "What happened to Megan in Katseye? Here's why she's been missing performances". Capital. Archived from the original on May 22, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Hicap, Jonathan (September 21, 2024). "Girl group Katseye's Megan to skip rest of Asia promo tour due to injury". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on September 22, 2024. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Kaufman, Gil (December 16, 2024). "Watch KATSEYE Flawlessly Re-Create Iconic 'Mean Girls' Scene at Boston Jingle Ball Concert". Billboard. Retrieved September 18, 2025.
- ↑ Liu, Cherry (June 11, 2025). "Who is Katseye's Megan Skiendiel, who came out as bisexual? The K-pop group, featured on Netflix's Pop Star Academy: Katseye, now has 2 LGBT members and is about to drop second EP Beautiful Chaos". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on June 12, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Dobson, P. Claire (June 6, 2025). "Megan of Katseye Comes Out While Lara Cheers Her On: 'Everyone Say We Love Bisexuals!'". Teen Vogue. Archived from the original on June 9, 2025. Retrieved July 6, 2025. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Forward, Devon (June 6, 2025). "Megan of Global Girl Group KATSEYE Comes Out in Vulnerable Moment". Parade. Retrieved July 9, 2025.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Burt, Kayti (August 23, 2024). "Netflix's Pop Star Academy: Katseye Reveals What it Takes to Make a Global Girl Group". Time. Archived from the original on October 3, 2024. Retrieved November 22, 2024. Unknown parameter
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