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Aisha Dee
Dee in 2023
Born (1993-09-13) 13 September 1993 (age 31)
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Occupation(s)Actress, singer
Years active2008–present

Aisha Dee (born 13 September 1993) is an Australian actress and singer. She is known for her main roles as Desi Biggins on the children's television series The Saddle Club (2008–09) and Kat Edison on the Freeform comedy-drama television series The Bold Type (2017–21). She plays the main role in the 2023 Australian drama miniseries Safe Home.[1]

Early life

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Dee was born on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia to a white Australian mother and African American father.[2][3] She was raised in a one-bedroom apartment in Surfers Paradise and attended King's Christian College throughout her upbringing.[4] Dee was exposed to the performing arts early in life through her opera singer mother and her jazz musician father.[5] She credits watching Sesame Street reruns in her Gold Coast apartment in her younger years as the inspiration for pursuing a career in acting.[6]

Career

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In 2008, Dee had her first major television role as Desi Biggins on the Australian-Canadian children's series The Saddle Club. In 2010, Dee was a reoccurring character in the Australian-British show Dead Gorgeous as Christine. From 2011 to 2013, she starred as Mackenzie Miller in the Fox sitcom I Hate My Teenage Daughter. She also co-starred as Elizabeth "Beth" Kingston on the ABC Family drama series Chasing Life, from 2014 to 2015.

Dee starred as Jules Koja in the Syfy horror anthology series Channel Zero: No-End House, which aired in 2017. On 22 August 2016, it was announced that Dee was cast as Kat Edison in the Freeform comedy-drama series The Bold Type, which premiered on 20 June 2017.[7][8] On 4 October 2017, Freeform renewed the series for two additional seasons of 10 episodes each. The second season premiered on 12 June 2018[9] and ended on 7 August 2018.[10]

Dee played the lead role in the 2023 Australian TV drama miniseries, Safe Home.[1] Dee was named for Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar.[11]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2015 TheCavKid Maura Short film
2020 The Nowhere Inn Kayla
2022 Sissy Cecilia / Sissy
Look Both Ways Cara
Collide Lily[12]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2008–2009 The Saddle Club Desiree "Desi" Biggins Recurring role; 24 episodes
2009 Skyrunners Katherine "Katie" Wallace Television film
2010 Dead Gorgeous Christine Main role; 13 episodes
2011–2013 I Hate My Teenage Daughter Mackenzie Main role; 13 episodes
2011 Terra Nova Tasha Guest role; 2 episodes
2014–2015 Chasing Life Elizabeth "Beth" Kingston Main role; 34 episodes
2015 Baby Daddy Olivia Episode: "House of Cards"
Comedy Bang! Bang! Teen friend Episode: "Thomas Middleditch Wears an Enigmatic Sweatshirt and Sweatpants and Pockets"
2016–2017 Sweet/Vicious Kennedy Main role; 10 episodes
2017–2021 The Bold Type Kat Edison Main role; 52 episodes
2017 Channel Zero: No-End House Jules Koja Main role; 6 episodes
2019 Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas Jess Television film
2020 Celebrity Family Feud Herself Episode: "The Bold Type vs. RuPaul's Drag Race"
2023 Accused Aaliyah Harris Episode: "Esme's Story"
Safe Home Phoebe Main role; 4 episodes
2025 Apple Cider Vinegar Chanelle Post Production

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref
2017 Teen Choice Awards Choice Summer TV Star The Bold Type Nominated
2018 Nominated
2022 AACTA Awards Best Actress Sissy Nominated
2023 Asian Academy Creative Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role Safe Home Won [13]
2024 AACTA Awards Best Lead Actress Safe Home Nominated [14]
2024 Logie Awards Best Lead Actress in a Drama Safe Home Nominated [15]

Discography

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The Saddle Club discography

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Albums
  • Best Friends (2009)
  • Grand Gallop – Meilleures Amies (2009) – Released in France only
Singles
  • "These Girls" (2009)

Dee Dee & the Beagles

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Albums
  • Dee Dee & the Beagles EP (2015)

Aisha Dee

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Albums
  • Ice in My Rosé EP (2020)

References

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  1. ^ a b Sandford, Shannon (11 May 2023). "At times devastating, always powerful: new SBS drama Safe Home looks at domestic violence with nuance, integrity and care". The Conversation. Archived from the original on 16 August 2024. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
  2. ^ "The Bold Type's Aisha Dee Was Bullied For Natural Hair: 'I Was Called Pube-Head At School'". HuffPost. 19 January 2020. Archived from the original on 28 July 2021. Retrieved 14 August 2022.
  3. ^ Miller, Gerri (30 November 2011). "Aisha Dee: I Hate My Teenage Daughter's Mixed Chick". BET.com. Archived from the original on 14 February 2012. Retrieved 10 November 2012.
  4. ^ Watson, Ann. "Aisha Dee on growing up on Gold Coast and achieving her acting dreams". Gold Coast Bulletin. Retrieved 11 October 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ Nankervis, Brian. "From The Saddle Club to Safe Home: singer and actor Aisha Dee on the soundtrack to her success". ABC Australia. Retrieved 20 December 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. ^ Anabel, Anita. "The Bold Types's Aisha Dee Opens Up About Her Mental Health Struggles". The Latch. Retrieved 22 December 2024.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  7. ^ Picurro, Allison. "Who Plays Jane On 'The Bold Type'? Katie Stevens Is No Stranger To The Small Screen". Romper. Archived from the original on 3 July 2020. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
  8. ^ Petski, Denise (22 August 2016). "Katie Stevens, Aisha Dee & Meghann Fahy Cast As Leads In Freeform Pilot 'Issues'". Deadline. Archived from the original on 23 August 2016. Retrieved 6 August 2017.
  9. ^ "Exclusive: First Look at The Bold Type Season 2 Is Here!". E! Online. 23 April 2018. Archived from the original on 9 August 2018. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
  10. ^ Aridi, Sara (7 August 2018). "What's on TV Tuesday: 'Carter' and 'The Bold Type'". The New York Times. Archived from the original on 8 August 2018. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
  11. ^ Netflix, See-Saw Films Team On Australian Drama ‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ – Deadline
  12. ^ Dutta, Debopriyaa (1 February 2022). "Ryan Phillippe, Kat Graham, And Jim Gaffigan Will Star In Thriller Collide". /Film. Archived from the original on 16 August 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
  13. ^ "Asian Academy Creative Awards 2023: Aussie winners | TV Tonight". 28 September 2023. Archived from the original on 16 August 2024. Retrieved 6 November 2023.
  14. ^ "AACTA Awards 2024: nominees | TV Tonight". 9 December 2023. Archived from the original on 11 December 2023. Retrieved 9 December 2023.
  15. ^ Knox, David (23 June 2024). "Logie Awards 2024: nominations | TV Tonight". tvtonight.com.au. Archived from the original on 23 June 2024. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
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