Kaitlyn Alexander

Kaitlyn Alexander

Alexander in 2015
Born (1992-10-09) October 9, 1992
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Occupation Actor, writer, web series creator, YouTube personality
Years active 2014–present

Kaitlyn Alexander (born October 9, 1992) is a Canadian actor, writer, web series creator and YouTube personality, best known as LaFontaine in the popular LGBT web series Carmilla.[1] In 2016, their Kickstarter and Indiegogo-funded web series Couple-ish was nominated for a Streamy Award.[2][3]

Early life

Alexander grew up in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. As a kid, Alexander was very shy and only got into acting because it was a mandatory course in high school. Through that, they discovered how confident they felt while acting.[4]

They attended University of Toronto Mississauga, in conjunction with Sheridan College, for Theatre and Drama Studies.

Career

Alexander began their YouTube channel on June 15, 2011.[5] Their videos began to gain traction in 2014, when they became well known for playing LaFontaine in the web series Carmilla.[6] In 2016, Alexander played Max in five episodes of Full Out.[7] In the same year they starred in the music video Melete by Laurence Made Me Cry.[8]

In addition to working as an actor, Alexander is also a musician and a writer.[9] They are also the creator of the web series Couple-ish, in which Alexander acts as a main character, writer, producer and theme song singer.[10] They play the lead role, Dee, who is non-binary, pansexual and open to date all genders.[11] The series was funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign, which raised over $29,000 CAD.[12] In 2016, the series was nominated for a Streamy Award in the Best Indie category, but ultimately lost to Brooklyn Sound.[3]

Another successful Indiegogo campaign was launched in November 2016 to fund a second season, with a fixed goal of $45,000 USD.[13] The second season premiered on April 29, 2017.[14]

Other work

Alexander is also the co-host of the Orphan Black podcast.[9]

Personal life

Alexander lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They identify as queer and non-binary, and go by singular they pronouns.[15] They have credited LaFontaine, the non-binary Carmilla character which they play, with helping them discover and accept their own identity.[16]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Motives & Murders: Cracking the Case Michelle TV series, 1 episode
2014–present Carmilla S. LaFontaine Web series, Main role
2016 Full Out Max TV Mini-Series, 5 episodes
2015–present Couple-ish Deanne 'Dee' Warson Web series, 22 episodes

References

  1. ↑ "Podcast 24: Interview with Kaitlyn Alexander (LaFontaine in Carmilla) – Sara & Allison Talk TV". Sara & Allison Talk TV. Retrieved 2016-04-25.
  2. ↑ "Kaitlyn Alexander in Official Streamy Awards Nominee Reception at YouTube Space LA". Zimbio. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
  3. 1 2 "6th Annual Nominees". The Streamy Awards. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
  4. ↑ S., Elli (November 30, 2015). "Elli interviews the incomparable and amazing Kaitlyn Alexander!". Starry Mag. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  5. ↑ "realisticallysaying". YouTube. Retrieved 2016-09-01.
  6. ↑ "Interviews Interviews – TV. Kaitlyn Alexander – Carmilla.". Starry Mag. January 6, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Full Out". We Are Open. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
  8. ↑ Trish, Bendix (January 5, 2016). "Kaitlyn Alexander stars in Laurence Made Me Cry's music video for "Melete"". After Ellen. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  9. 1 2 Trish, Bendix (April 14, 2016). "Announcing the Celebrity Judges for our #LoveWinsContest". After Ellen. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  10. ↑ Piccoli, Dana (October 28, 2015). ""Couple-ish" stars non-binary & queer characters you'll fall in love with". After Ellen. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  11. ↑ Piccoli, Dana (December 12, 2015). "Five Reasons Watching Couple-ish". After Ellen. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Couple-ish". Kickstarter. Retrieved 2016-10-27.
  13. ↑ "Couple-ish Season 2". Indiegogo. Retrieved 2016-11-22.
  14. ↑ Couple-ish (2017-04-29), Couple-ish || Season 2 Ep 1 || "Interview Pt. 2", retrieved 2017-05-05
  15. ↑ Piccoli, Dana (October 28, 2015). "'Couple-ish' Stars Non-Binary & Queer Characters You'll Fall in Love With". After Ellen. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
  16. ↑ "We Wrapped Carmilla S3 (And I have feelings about it)".
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