Kira Kosarin
Kosarin in 2022
Born
Kira Nicole Kosarin

(1997-10-07) October 7, 1997 (age 26)
New Jersey, U.S.[1]
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active2012–present
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • guitar
LabelsRepublic[2]

Kira Nicole Kosarin[3] (born October 7, 1997[4]) is an American actress and singer, known for her role as Phoebe Thunderman on the Nickelodeon series The Thundermans.[5][6] On April 10, 2019, she independently released her debut album, Off Brand, later signing with Republic Records in 2022.

Early life

Kosarin did dance and gymnastics in her early years.[7] She studied ballet at Boca Ballet Theatre and attended middle school at Pine Crest School.[8] Her parents were Broadway performers, her mother as an actress and her father as a music director, conductor and record producer, so she grew up acting, singing and dancing.[9][10] After attending an "acting on camera" workshop, she decided to move to Los Angeles, California, in 2011 to pursue a career in acting.[11] Kosarin, like many child performers, attended Brighton Hall School in Burbank, California.[12]

Kosarin's family are of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, with ancestors from Eastern Europe.[13][14]

Career

Acting

Kosarin made her television debut in an episode of the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up.[15] Then, in 2013, she rose to fame when she began portraying the role of Phoebe Thunderman in the Nickelodeon comedy The Thundermans.[16] In 2015, Kosarin was nominated for a Kids' Choice Award in the Favorite TV Actress category,[17] but the award went to Laura Marano.[18] She was again nominated for the 2016 Kids' Choice Award for Favorite TV Actress and again did not win, though she and her castmates won the award for Favorite TV Show for The Thundermans.[19] Her Nickelodeon television film, One Crazy Cruise (originally titled Tripwrecked[20]), was filmed in fall 2014 in Vancouver, British Columbia,[21] and premiered on June 19, 2015.[22] In April 2019, it was announced that Kosarin would appear in the second season of the Hulu horror series Light as a Feather,[23] in which she portrayed the role of Nadia.[24] In March 2023, Nickelodeon announced production of a Thundermans movie, with the original cast returning, entitled The Thundermans Return; Kosarin will also executive produce the film.[25]

Music

Kosarin performing in 2022

On February 24, 2018, Kosarin announced her debut single, "Spy",[26] which was released on March 16, 2018. On January 11, 2019, Kosarin released her next single, "Vinyl", which was accompanied by a music video.[27] This was followed by three subsequent singles, "Love Me Like You Hate Me", "47 Hours" and "Take This Outside".[28][29][30] Her debut album, Off Brand, was released on April 10, 2019.[31][32] In July 2019, Kosarin was set to embark on a headline tour across the United Kingdom to promote the release of Off Brand, but this was later cancelled due to "scheduling conflicts".[33][34] On November 8, 2019, Kosarin released her next single, "Simple", a collaboration with American DJ Carneyval.[35] Kosarin also has a YouTube channel where she posts music covers and songs.[36] On July 15, 2020, she independently released an extended play, Songbird.[37] In March 2022, it was announced that Kosarin had been signed to Republic Records. She released her debut major-label single, "Mood Ring", on March 11, 2022.[2]

Personal life

As of 2020, Kosarin has been in a relationship with musician Max Chester. The couple became engaged in July 2023.[38][better source needed]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2015 One Crazy Cruise Ellie Bauer Television film
2019 Lucky Shannon Voice [39]
2021 Supercool Ava [40]
2024 The Thundermans Return Phoebe Thunderman [41]
Television
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2012 Shake It Up Raina Kumar Episode: "Wrestle It Up"
2013–2018 The Thundermans Phoebe Thunderman Main role
2015 Nickelodeon's Ho Ho Holiday Herself Television special
2016 School of Rock Princess Oliviana Episode: "A Band with No Name"
Henry Danger Phoebe Thunderman Episode: "Danger & Thunder"
Hell's Kitchen Herself Episode: "Let The Catfights Begin"
2016–2017 Paradise Run 3 episodes
2017 Nickelodeon's Not So Valentine's Television special Television special
Nickelodeon's Sizzling Summer Camp Television special Television special
2018 Lip Sync Battle Shorties Episode: "Catwalk/Jungle/Girls Night Out"
Knight Squad Kiki Episode: "Wish I May, Wish I Knight"
Double Dare Herself Contestant; episode: "Thunderstruck vs. Girl Power"
All About the Washingtons Malia Episode: "Yo! Bum Rush The Secret Show"
2019 Good Trouble Aria Episode: "Parental Guidance Suggested"
Welcome to the Wayne Stacey Wasserman Voice; episode: "Welcome to the Wassermans"
Light as a Feather Nadia Recurring role; Season 2 [23][24]
2023 The Tiny Chef Show Herself Episode: "Tiny Chef's Marvelous Mish Mesh Special"
Web
Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2014 AwesomenessTV Herself Guest host; episode: "Teen Challenge"

Discography

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Work Result Refs
2015 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite TV Actress The Thundermans Nominated [17]
2016 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Female TV Star The Thundermans Nominated [19]
2017 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Female TV Star The Thundermans Nominated [45]
2018 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Female TV Star The Thundermans Nominated [46]

References

  1. ^ Newman, Vicki (October 24, 2018). "Nickelodeon's Kira Kosarin on saying goodbye to The Thundermans". mirror. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
  2. ^ a b Lipshutz, Jason (March 11, 2022). "Kira Kosarin Signs With Republic Records, Releases 'Mood Ring' Single: Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  3. ^ Kira Kosarin & Jack Griffo on the Nick Stars BFF Challenge | The Thundermans | Nick. Nickelodeon. June 9, 2017. Retrieved June 9, 2017 – via YouTube.
  4. ^ Kowalski, Kristine (October 8, 2015). "Kira Kosarin Celebrates Her 18th Birthday with a Trip to London". Twist magazine. Archived from the original on April 21, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2019.
  5. ^ Amelia Compton (November 15, 2013). "A Chat with Kira Kosarin". Time For Kids. Time, Inc. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  6. ^ Fielding Buck (January 10, 2014). "PALM SPRINGS: Girl Scouts expo takes place Saturday, Jan. 11". The Press-Enterprise. Riverside, California. Archived from the original on April 9, 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2016. Jack Griffo, 17, and Kira Kosarin, 16, play Max and Phoebe Thunderman, twins with superhero powers, in the new comedy series.
  7. ^ Foster, Tom (August 6, 2018). "10 Things You Didn't Know about Kira Kosarin". TVOvermind. Retrieved March 27, 2019.
  8. ^ "Kira Kosarin Starring in Nickelodeon Series". Pine Crest School. December 15, 2013. Retrieved February 10, 2016. Kira Kosarin, former Pine Crest student, will star in a new Nickelodeon series called "The Thundermans." Kira has a new hit show on Nickelodeon. She not only stars in the show, but will be singing the opening theme song. The show will air on Saturday nights beginning in November 2013. Congratulations, Kira!
  9. ^ "Kira Kosarin: "I Always Knew I Wanted To Perform"". Celebrityteenscoop.com. November 1, 2013. Archived from the original on February 19, 2014. Retrieved February 1, 2014.
  10. ^ "Interview with Kira Kosarin". Glitter Mag Rocks!. Archived from the original on August 15, 2017. Retrieved February 1, 2014.
  11. ^ "Interview: Kira Kosarin from 'The Thundermans'". Musichel. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
  12. ^ "Our History". Brighton Hall School. June 5, 2020. Retrieved June 1, 2023.
  13. ^ Kosarin, Kira [@kirakosarin] (October 15, 2018). "I guess I can't expect every foreigner to feel the magnitude I feel, as a young Jewish girl who's studied the Holocost and specifically Anne since early childhood... I don't know. Maybe I'm being over sensitive. Still bothers me though" (Tweet). Retrieved December 20, 2022 – via Twitter.
  14. ^ Kosarin, Kira [@kirakosarin] (July 14, 2017). "Literally same... I spent a hundred bucks just to be told I'm 100% Eastern European Ashkenazi Jewish and nothing else 😑 #IKnewThatAlready https://t.co/Vs1TywNyT3" (Tweet). Retrieved December 20, 2022 – via Twitter.
  15. ^ "8 Celebrities You Totally Forgot Were on 'Shake It Up'". J-14. February 13, 2015. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
  16. ^ "Nickelodeon Orders Superhero Family Comedy 'The Thundermans' to Series (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. February 14, 2013. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  17. ^ a b Megan Daley (February 20, 2015). "Meryl Streep gets her first Kids' Choice Awards nomination: See the full list". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  18. ^ "Kids' Choice Awards 2015: The Complete Winners List". The Hollywood Reporter. March 28, 2015. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  19. ^ a b Nick Romano (March 13, 2016). "Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Adele, more win big at 2016 Kids' Choice Awards". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  20. ^ "Tripwrecked to Star Kira Kosarin and Sydney Park!". Sweetyhigh.com. October 6, 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  21. ^ "Kira Kosarin's Upcoming Project: Tripwrecked - 10 Days of Kira Kosarin, Day 3". Fanlala. February 6, 2015. Archived from the original on March 26, 2016. Retrieved March 18, 2016.
  22. ^ Kristine Hope Kowalski (June 8, 2015). "Ahoy: See a First Look at the 'One Crazy Cruise' Characters' Styles". Twist. Archived from the original on June 10, 2015. Retrieved March 4, 2016.
  23. ^ a b Erik Pedersen (April 3, 2019). "'Light As A Feather' Adds Cast For Season 2 On Hulu". Deadline. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
  24. ^ a b Reid Nakamura (April 3, 2019). "'The Walking Dead' Alum Katelyn Nacon Among 9 New Cast Members for 'Light as a Feather' Season 2". The Wrap. Retrieved April 3, 2019.
  25. ^ Denise Petski (March 2, 2023). "Nickelodeon Sets 'The Thundermans Return' Follow-Up Movie With Original Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 25, 2023.
  26. ^ Kosarin, Kira [@kirakosarin] (February 24, 2018). "the first single SPY 3.16.18 https://t.co/m8D7xiI2mZ" (Tweet). Archived from the original on June 3, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2022 – via Twitter.
  27. ^ "Kira Kosarin Teases Upcoming 'Vinyl' Music Video | TigerBeat". BOP and Tiger Beat. January 23, 2019. Retrieved April 6, 2019.
  28. ^ "Kira Kosarin Premieres New Song "Love Me Like You Hate Me"". pm studio world wide news (in Japanese). Retrieved March 9, 2019.
  29. ^ "Kira Kosarin Releases New Single, '47 Hours'". The Daily Shuffle. March 9, 2019. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
  30. ^ Kosarin, Kira [@kirakosarin] (March 18, 2019). "the final single before the album drops. the banger. let's turn tf up. Take This Outside drops 3/29. #OffBrand https://t.co/HGnk3hB8kU" (Tweet). Archived from the original on March 26, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2022 – via Twitter.
  31. ^ "Kira Kosarin Announces Release of Debut Album | TigerBeat". BOP and Tiger Beat. February 20, 2019. Retrieved March 5, 2019.
  32. ^ Stagnitta, Ali (April 10, 2019). "Kira Kosarin Drops Debut Album 'Off Brand' Filled With 'Passionate' & 'Empowering' Jams". Hollywood Life. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  33. ^ Kosarin, Kira [@kirakosarin] (March 27, 2019). "Baby's first international tour 😫 See you this summer 🇬🇧 Link to buy tickets: https://t.co/U5LBc7JCjG https://t.co/ucxec5tXmi" (Tweet). Archived from the original on May 31, 2019. Retrieved December 20, 2022 – via Twitter.
  34. ^ Kosarin, Kira [@kirakosarin] (May 14, 2019). "Hi loves. I'm devastated to have had to cancel this summer's July tour, but some unmovable scheduling conflicts arose that require me to stay in LA for the time being. Refunds will be given and new UK dates will be announced shortly" (Tweet). Archived from the original on December 12, 2022. Retrieved December 20, 2022 – via Twitter.
  35. ^ "Introducing: Carneyval x Kira Kosarin – Simple". lefuturewave.com. November 8, 2019. Retrieved November 24, 2019.
  36. ^ "Kira Kosarin YouTube Channel". YouTube. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
  37. ^ "Kira Kosarin faz a felicidade dos fãs ao lançar o seu novo EP, 'Songbird'". Febre Teen (in Portuguese). Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  38. ^ Stivale, Shelby (July 18, 2023). "Kira Kosarin Dating History: Boyfriend, Engagement Details". J-14. Retrieved March 5, 2024.
  39. ^ "Bardel Animates New Original Nickelodeon Movie "Lucky" Premiering in March". Bardel. February 22, 2019.
  40. ^ Grobar, Matt (January 10, 2022). "'Supercool': Vertical Entertainment Acquires Rights To Comedy Starring Jake Short, Miles J. Harvey & Damon Wayans Jr". Deadline Hollywood.
  41. ^ "'The Thundermans Return' Trailer: The Superhero Family Is Back In Nickelodeon's Follow-Up Movie". Deadline Hollywood. February 11, 2024.
  42. ^ "Fresh-Faced and Fearless Kira Kosarin Is Giving Show Biz a Run for Its Money". Locale. October 1, 2019. Retrieved March 31, 2020.
  43. ^ "Kira Kosarin's 'Songbird' EP Just Dropped". The New Music Buzz. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  44. ^ "Kira Kosarin – Something New". Starry Mag. August 23, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
  45. ^ Levy, Dani (February 2, 2017). "Justin Timberlake and Kevin Hart Lead Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards Nominations". Variety. Retrieved February 21, 2017.
  46. ^ "Favorite TV Actress - Kids' Choice Awards: Complete List of Winners". The Hollywood Reporter. March 24, 2018. Retrieved October 9, 2018.

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