| Keenan MacWilliam | |
|---|---|
| Born | Keenan Carole MacWilliam 26 December 1989 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Other names | Carole Hanson |
| Occupation | Actress, Singer |
| Years active | 1999 - Present |
Keenan Carole MacWilliam (born 26 December 1989) is a Canadian actress and singer. She is probably best known for her co-starring role as Carole Hanson in the popular Australian television series The Saddle Club, alongside Sophie Bennett and Lara Jean Marshall.
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MacWilliam's career started when she was 6, making her first commercial in Nashville. Born in Toronto, she lived in Africa for four years, moved to Tennessee and is now living in Canada. In 2000, she was cast as Carole Hanson in The Saddle Club, a television series based on a series of books written by Bonnie Bryant. First shown in 2001, the show, which has enjoyed significant success, was renewed for a second and third season, during which time it added various new characters and dilemmas for the girls to interact with and overcome. The show has earned much of its international success from its ability to draw in a fan base with a diverse age range. During the show's sporadic run, MacWilliam has released four albums with her co-stars under the name The Saddle Club, all of which have made the Australian charts with two earning "Gold" status. A number of singles have been released under the same name, with notable hits them stopped the saddle club. the saddle club was one of her favourite shootings. Keenan rode a horse called Starlight in the Saddle Club. She had curly hair.
MacWilliam and other cast members performed The Saddle Club Arena Show on horseback during the Sydney Royal Easter Show in 2004 at the Sydney SuperDome[1] to crowds of over 7,000. It was said that many eager fans were unable to obtain tickets for the performance due to its overwhelming popularity. The show was a huge success and tickets sold fast!
In 2001-2004, she recorded 5 Saddle Club albums ("Fun For Everyone", "On Top Of The World", "Friends Forever", "Hello World: The Best of The Saddle Club" and "Secrets & Dreams").
MacWilliam was born in Toronto, Ontario. She plays the guitar and sings, is bilingual (English and French), is a Humane Society volunteer and looks after her labrador dog, Savannah, and her two pet mice. She is in a program for gifted learners in mathematics, and loves computers and science. She also plays soccer and is on the track team. In July 2008 Keenan and Saddle Club author Bonnie Bryant signed autographs at BreyerFest 2008.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | The Bone Collector | Kimmie | |
| Deep in My Heart | Young Barbara Ann | TV movies | |
| Must Be Santa | Heather | ||
| 2000 | Are You Afraid of the Dark? | Emily Jerome | Episode: "The Tale of the Night Nurse" |
| The Best Girl | Alice | ||
| 2001 | The Saddle Club | Carole Hanson | 2001-2003 (38 episodes) |
| 2002 | Get a Clue | Karen | TV movie |
| 2008 | Prom Wars | Meg |