Kylie Cantrall Explained

Kylie Cantrall
Birth Name:Kylie Lorena Cantrall
Birth Date:25 June 2005
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation:Actress, singer, songwriter, TruSkin ambassador
Other Names:Hello Kylie
Years Active:2014–present
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Kylie Lorena Cantrall[1] (born June 25, 2005[1] [2]) is an American actress, singer, songwriter and social media personality of Venezuelan descent.[3]

Among her acting career, she played the lead role as Gabby Duran in the television series Gabby Duran & the Unsittables (2019–2021),[2] a recurring role as Dani in the fourth season of (2023),[4] [5] and the lead role as Red in the Descendants spin-off film (2024).[6] [7] She also played a main voice role as Savannah in the animated film Ron's Gone Wrong (2021).[8]

As a singer, she has recorded several singles, with her first extended play being released in 2023.

Early life

Cantrall's father is a music producer while her mother is a dancer and choreographer.[9] She started learning how to dance at two years old while also going with her father to recording sessions.[10] She did a dance competition in Las Vegas when she was seven years old.[11] When she was eight years old, she watched the biopic Crazy Sexy Cool.[12] She started researching TLC and became obsessed with their music.

Career

With her father's help, Cantrall then started a YouTube series “Hello Kylie”, where she reviewed Disney Channel shows. She also started singing and performed on YouTube and musical.ly (now known as TikTok).

In 2016, Cantrall was signed to a talent management agency.[13] At the end of 2016, as Hello Kylie, she released her first single "Sleep Is 4 Suckas" alongside independent music label New Muzik Order, which was cofounded by her father.[14] She also made guest appearances on Bizaardvark and Raven's Home.[15]

At 13 years old, she was cast in the title of Gabby Duran & the Unsittables.[16] As a result, she left public school to focus on her career. In 2019, Gabby Duran & the Unsittables premiered on Disney Channel;[17] she also performed the series' opening theme song, "I Do My Thing".[18] In 2021, Cantrall reprised her role as Gabby Duran in the second season of Gabby Duran & the Unsittables. The show would be cancelled in December of that year.[19] She also featured on R3hab single "Sad Boy" alongside Jonas Blue and Ava Max that year,[20] [21] and starred in a voice role in Ron's Gone Wrong as Savannah.[22]

In 2022, she started a TikTok series called “10 Minute Songs”, where fans would send her three words and in 10 minutes, she would create a song using those three words. In September 2022, it was announced during the D23 Expo that Cantrall would be part of the main cast of the fourth installment in the Descendants film series, originally in the working title of Descendants 4, later being officially named , in the title role of Red, daughter of the Queen of Hearts.[23] [24] [6] In the same month, it was announced that she would become a recurring cast member in the fourth season of .[25] [26]

In August 2023, Cantrall became the ambassador of TruSkin cosmetics brand, being the brand's first ambassador.[27] [28]

During the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, she worked on her music, releasing her debut EP with songs based on the “10 Minute Songs” Tiktok series and a single, "Elastic". Her debut album is scheduled to release in 2024.[29]

Influences

Cantrall is influenced by 90s artists such as TLC, Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, and Aaliyah. She has also called Brandy, Mariah Carey and Beyoncé as well as Rosalía and Becky G her favorite artists.

Personal life

Cantrall is half-Venezuelan on her mother's side.[30]

In February 2021, Rafterman Entertainment Media Inc. filed a lawsuit against Cantrall's father, Alexander Cantrall, and the company he formed on behalf of his daughter, Hello Kylie Entertainment Inc. The suit's allegations included breach of contract and fraud. They reached a settlement in July 2022.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2021Ron's Gone WrongSavannah MeadesVoice role
2024RedDisney+ original film[31]

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2018BizaardvarkTessaEpisode: "Paige is Wrong"
Raven's HomeJasmine
2019–2021Gabby Duran & the UnsittablesGabby DuranLead role
2019Just Roll with ItZombie Musical PerformerEpisode: "You Decide LIVE!"
Disney Hall of VillainsHerselfTelevision special[32]
Disney Channel Holiday Party @ Walt Disney WorldTelevision special[33]
2020Descendants Remix Dance PartyTelevision special[34]
2021Doogie Kameāloha, M.D.OliviaEpisode: "Career Babes"
2023DaniRecurring role (season 4)[35]
2024Spidey and His Amazing FriendsWhite TigerVoice role[36]

Discography

As lead artist

Title! scope="col" rowspan="2"
YearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
Bub.
[38]
"Sleep Is 4 Suckas"[39] 2016—rowspan="14"
"Abraca Dab Bruh"[40] —
"Feature from Quavo"[41] 2017—
"The Party Follows Me"[42]
(featuring Lexee Smith)		—
"Shake"[43] —
"That's What I'm Talkin' Bout"[44] 2019—
"Feeling Some Kinda Way"[45] —
"I Do My Thing"[46]
—
"Calling All the Monsters"[47] —
"Sucker"[48] —
"No Reason"[49] 2020—
"Switch Phones"[50] 2021—
"Texts Go Green"[51] 2023—
"Santa Tell Me"[52] —
"Put the Record On"[53] —10 Minute Songs (Volume 1)
"Elastic"[54] 2024—rowspan=2"
"Boo'd Up"[55] —
"What's My Name (Red Version)"[56]
(with China Anne McClain)		—Descendants: The Rise of Red
"Unsure"[57]
(with Alan Walker)		—
"Red"[58]
(with Alex Boniello)		13Descendants: The Rise of Red

As featured artist

Title! scope="col"
YearAlbum
"Sad Boy"[59]
(R3hab and Jonas Blue featuring Ava Max and Kylie Cantrall)		2021

Guest appearances

Title! scope="col"
YearOther artist(s)Album
"Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town"2019Disney Channel Holiday Hits 2019[60]
"What's My Name (Dance Remix)"2020ZaZaDescendants Remix Dance Party[61]
"High School Musical"2023
"Love Ain't It"2024Rita Ora, Brandy and Malia BakerDescendants: The Rise of Red
"Fight of Our Lives"Malia Baker
"Life Is Sweeter"Descendants – Cast
"Life Is Sweeter (Reprise)"Rita Ora
"Life Is Sweeter (Remix)"Descendants – Cast
"Bad Reputation"

Music videos

Title! scope="col" style="width:1em;"
YearOther artist(s)Director(s)
As lead artist
"Sleep Is 4 Suckas"2016Nayip Ramos[62]
"Abraca Dab Bruh"[63]
"The Party Follows Me"2017Lexee SmithSir Francis Michael[64]
"Shake"Nayip Ramos[65]
"That's What I'm Talkin' Bout"2019[66]
"Feeling Some Kinda Way"[67]
"I Do My Thing"[68]
"Calling All the Monsters"[69]
"Sucker"[70]
"My Favorite Things"[71]
"No Reason"2020[72]
"What’s My Name (Dance Remix)"ZaZa[73]
"Switch Phones"
(Dance Video)		2021[74]
"High School Musical"2023[75]
"Texts Go Green"
(Dance Battle)		Mary Mason[76]
"Santa Tell Me"Nayip Ramos[77]
"Elastic"
(Dance Video)		2024Mary Mason and Kylie Cantrall[78]
"What's My Name (Red Version)"China Anne McClainJennifer Phang[79]
"Unsure"Alan WalkerAnders Øvergaard and Erik Bergamini[80]
"Red"Alex BonielloJennifer Phang[81]
"Love Ain't It"Rita Ora, Brandy and Malia Baker[82]
"Fight of Our Lives"Malia Baker[83]
"Life Is Sweeter"Descendants – Cast[84]
As featured artist
"Sad Boy"2021R3hab, Jonas Blue and Ava MaxNoah Sterling[85]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kylie Cantrall - Age, Bio, Birthday, Family, Net Worth . National Today . 20 August 2023 . facts . https://web.archive.org/web/20230531032451/https://nationaltoday.com/birthday/kylie-cantrall/ . 31 May 2023.
  2. Web site: https://web.archive.org/web/20220604213800/https://www.dgepress.com/disneybrandedtelevision/shows/gabby-duran-and-the-unsittables/bios/. Gabby Duran & the Unsittables Show Bios. Walt Disney Television Press. 2022-06-04. 2022-06-04.
  3. Web site: Kylie Cantrall talks about her new song 'Texts Go Green' . Digital Journal . Markos Papadatos . August 16, 2023.
  4. Web site: EXCLUSIVE! Kylie Cantrall's future is calling...and she's picking up . Keely Weiss . November 1, 2022 . Girl's Life.
  5. Web site: 'HSMTMTS' Newbie Kylie Cantrall Teases Dani's 'Sassy' Grand Entrance & More In Season 4 (Exclusive). Hollywood Life . August 5, 2023. March 5, 2024.
  6. Web site: Descendants: The Rise of Red: Plot, Cast, Release Date, and Everything Else We Know . Ivana Faustina . April 6, 2023 . Movieweb.
  7. Web site: Gibson . Kelsie . March 5, 2024 . China Anne McClain Says Returning for New Descendants Film Was Very 'Healing' — See the First Look (Exclusive) . March 5, 2024 . . en.
  8. Web site: Here's More of what the Cast and Crew of 'Ron's Gone Wrong' Have to Say . BGN Staff . Black Girl Nerds. 22 October 2021 .
  9. Web site: 2023-08-09 . Kylie Cantrall on Becoming Obsessed with CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story: Spark Parade . 2024-03-13 . Yahoo Entertainment . en-US.
  10. Web site: Letonja . Timotej . 2023-09-07 . IN CONVERSATION WITH KYLIE CANTRALL . 2024-03-13 . Numéro Netherlands . en-US.
  11. Web site: Topel . Fred . August 9, 2023 . Kylie Cantrall puts own spin on classic 'High School Musical' songs - UPI.com . 2024-03-13 . UPI . en.
  12. Web site: December 13, 2023 . KYLIE CANTRALL'S MUSICAL ODYSSEY OF EMPOWERING ANTHEMS . March 8, 2024 . A Book Of.
  13. Web site: July 5, 2022 . Management company settles with teen actress' dad over commissions dispute . 2024-03-13 . spectrumnews1.com . en.
  14. Order . New Muzik . Indie Music Sensation Hello Kylie Releases New Single and Video . 2024-03-13 . www.prnewswire.com . en.
  15. Web site: Bentley . Rick . YouTube sensation Kylie Cantrall now Disney Channel star . 2024-03-13 . The Columbus Dispatch . en-US.
  16. Web site: EXCLUSIVE! Kylie Cantrall's future is calling...and she's picking up . 2024-03-13 . www.girlslife.com.
  17. Web site: Schroder . Juliet . 2019-10-20 . Get to Know the Cast of Disney's Out-Of-This-World Comedy "Gabby Duran & The Unsittables" (Watch) . 2024-03-13 . Celeb Secrets . en-US.
  18. Web site: I Do My Thing (From "Gabby Duran & The Unsittables") - Single. Apple Music. 2019-09-20.
  19. Web site: Petski . Denise . 2021-12-06 . 'Gabby Duran & The Unsittables' Canceled After Two Seasons By Disney Channel . 2024-03-13 . Deadline . en-US.
  20. Web site: Fabrick . Mark . 2021-10-11 . R3HAB Teams Up with Jonas Blue for Catchy New Single "Sad Boy" . 2024-03-13 . Your EDM . en-US.
  21. Web site: R3hab Taps Jonas Blue, Ava Max & Kylie Cantrall In 'Sad Boy'. Ju. Shirley. Flaunt. September 13, 2021. September 30, 2021. September 13, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210913185334/https://flaunt.com/content/r3hab-sad-boy. live.
  22. Web site: 2021-10-21 . INTERVIEW - 'Ron's Gone Wrong' Stars Kylie Cantrall and Ricardo Hurtado POC Culture . 2024-03-13 . en-US.
  23. Disney Branded Television Presents Upcoming Slate of Films and Series at D23 Expo 2022 . Disney Branded Television . September 11, 2022 . September 11, 2022.
  24. Web site: "Descendants 4" Gets an Official Title "Descendants: The Rise of Red" . Laughing Place . March 22, 2023.
  25. Web site: Gibson . Kelsie . September 12, 2022 . Everything to Know About HSMTMTS Season 4 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220916164042/https://people.com/tv/high-school-musical-the-musical-the-series-season-4-everything-to-know/ . September 16, 2022 . September 16, 2022 . People. live.
  26. Web site: Darwish . Meaghan . 2022-09-23 . 'HSMTMTS' Adds Original 'High School Musical' Stars & More for Season 4 . 2024-03-13 . TV Insider . en-US.
  27. Web site: TruSkin Names Kylie Cantrall First Brand Ambassador . August 8, 2023 . Global Cosmetic Industry.
  28. Web site: TruSkin® and Kylie Cantrall Collaborate to Revolutionize Skincare for a New Generation . August 8, 2023 . PR Newswire.
  29. Web site: KYLIE CANTRALL RELEASES NEW SELF-EMPOWERING ANTHEM 'TEXTS GO GREEN' . August 16, 2023 . numeromag.
  30. Web site: RedacciónRPP . 2020-02-12 . Conoce a Kylie Cantrall, la nueva estrella de Disney orgullosa de sus raíces latinas RPP Noticias . 2024-03-13 . rpp.pe . es.
  31. DisneyBrandTVPR. 1568783995110064130. A new #DisneyDescendants story is coming with @chinamcclain returning as Uma! Plus, @dararenee and Kylie Cantrall have joined the cast! The movie begins filming next year. #D23Expo #DisneyBrandedTelevision. September 10, 2022. March 13, 2024.
  32. Sarah Jeffery to Debut 'Queen of Mean' Remix on Disney Channel's 'Hall of Villains' Halloween Special: Exclusive . October 4, 2019 . . Heran Mamo.
  33. Web site: Full Slate of Star-Studded Disney Parks Christmas Specials Announced for Holiday Season 2019 . November 7, 2019 . WDW News Today . Jessica Figueroa.
  34. Web site: Descendants Remix Dance Party: A Disney Channel Music Event (TV) . May 13, 2021 . d23.com.
  35. Web site: Rice . Lynette . September 23, 2022 . High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Adds 'HSM' Vets Corbin Bleu, Lucas Grabeel, Monique Coleman & More . April 12, 2024 . . en-US.
  36. Web site: December 5, 2023 . Spidey and His Amazing Friends Swings Back for Season 3 . March 13, 2024 . Marvel.
  37. Web site: 10 Minute Songs (Volume 1) - EP by Kylie Cantrall. Apple Music. July 14, 2024.
  38. Bubbling Under Hot 100: Week of August 3, 2024. Billboard. July 30, 2024. subscription.
  39. Web site: Sleep Is 4 Suckas - Single by Hello Kylie . July 14, 2024 . Spotify .
  40. Web site: Abraca Dab Bruh - Single by Hello Kylie . July 14, 2024 . Apple Music .
  41. Web site: Feature from Quavo - Single by Hello Kylie . July 14, 2024 . Apple Music .
  42. Web site: The Party Follows Me (feat. Lexee Smith) - Single by Hello Kylie . July 14, 2024 . Apple Music .
  43. Web site: Shake - Single by Hello Kylie . July 14, 2024 . Apple Music .
  44. Web site: That's What I'm Talkin' Bout - Single by Kylie Cantrall . July 14, 2024 . Apple Music .
  45. Web site: Feeling Some Kinda Way - Single by Kylie Cantrall . July 14, 2024 . Apple Music .
  46. Web site: I Do My Thing (From "Gabby Duran & The Unsittables") - Single by Kylie Cantrall . July 14, 2024 . Apple Music .
  47. Web site: Calling All the Monsters - Single by Kylie Cantrall . July 14, 2024 . Apple Music .
  48. Web site: Sucker - Single by Kylie Cantrall . July 14, 2024 . Apple Music .
  49. Web site: No Reason - Single by Kylie Cantrall . July 14, 2024 . Apple Music .
  50. Web site: Switch Phones - Single by Kylie Cantrall . July 14, 2024 . Apple Music .
  51. Web site: Texts Go Green - Single by Kylie Cantrall . July 14, 2024 . Apple Music .
  52. Web site: Santa Tell Me - Single by Kylie Cantrall . July 14, 2024 . Apple Music .
  53. Web site: Put the Record On - Single by Kylie Cantrall . July 14, 2024 . Apple Music .
  54. Web site: Elastic - Single by Kylie Cantrall . July 14, 2024 . Apple Music .
  55. Web site: Boo'd Up - Single by Kylie Cantrall . July 14, 2024 . Apple Music .
  56. Web site: What's My Name (Red Version) [From "Descendants: The Rise of Red"/Soundtrack Version] - Single by China Anne McClain & Kylie Cantrall ]. July 14, 2024 . Spotify .
  57. Web site: Unsure - Single by Alan Walker & Kylie Cantrall . July 14, 2024 . Apple Music .
  58. Web site: Red (From "Descendants: The Rise of Red") - Single by Kylie Cantrall & Alex Boniello . July 14, 2024 . Spotify .
  59. Web site: Sad Boy (feat. Ava Max & Kylie Cantrall) - Single by R3HAB & Jonas Blue . July 14, 2024 . Apple Music .
  60. Web site: December 6, 2019 . Disney Channel Holiday Hits 2019 - Single . July 14, 2024 . Apple Music .
  61. Web site: April 3, 2020 . Descendants Remix Dance Party - EP . July 14, 2024 . Apple Music .
  62. Web site: Hello Kylie - Sleep Is 4 Suckas (Official Video). January 12, 2016. YouTube.
  63. Web site: Hello Kylie - Abraca DAB Bruh (Official Video). September 26, 2016. YouTube.
  64. Web site: Lexee Smith & Hello Kylie - THE PARTY FOLLOWS ME Music Video ft Tessa Brooks. July 11, 2017. YouTube.
  65. Web site: Hello Kylie - SHAKE (Official Video). October 31, 2017. YouTube.
  66. Web site: Kylie Cantrall - That's What I'm Talkin' Bout (Disney Channel Voices/Official Music Video). April 26, 2019. YouTube.
  67. Web site: Kylie Cantrall - Feeling Some Kinda Way (Disney Channel Voices). September 6, 2019. YouTube.
  68. Web site: Kylie Cantrall - I Do My Thing (From "Gabby Duran & The Unsittables"). September 20, 2019. YouTube.
  69. Web site: Kylie Cantrall Covers China's Calling All the Monsters! - Just Roll With It LIVE! - Disney Channel. October 5, 2019. YouTube.
  70. Web site: Kylie Cantrall Covers "Sucker" - Disney "Hall of Villains" - Disney Channel. October 13, 2019. YouTube.
  71. Web site: Kylie Cantrall - My Favorite Things (Official Video). December 8, 2019. YouTube.
  72. Web site: Kylie Cantrall - No Reason (Disney Channel Voices). March 6, 2020. YouTube.
  73. Web site: What's My Name Dance Remix - Kylie Cantrall ft ZaZa - Descendants Remix Dance Party - Descendants. October 20, 2021. YouTube.
  74. Web site: Switch Phones by Kylie Cantrall. November 30, 2021. Apple Music.
  75. Web site: Kylie Cantrall - High School Musical (HSMTMTS - Disney+). August 10, 2023. YouTube.
  76. Web site: KYLIE CANTRALL- TEXTS GO GREEN (DANCE BATTLE). August 26, 2023. YouTube.
  77. Web site: Kylie Cantrall- Santa Tell Me (Official Music Video). December 5, 2023. YouTube.
  78. Web site: Kylie Cantrall - Elastic (Official Dance Video). February 24, 2024. YouTube.
  79. Web site: What's My Name (Red Version) (From "Descendants: The Rise of Red"). April 26, 2024. YouTube.
  80. Web site: Alan Walker, Kylie Cantrall - Unsure (Official Music Video). May 9, 2024. YouTube.
  81. Web site: Kylie Cantrall, Alex Boniello - Red (From "Descendants: The Rise of Red"). June 21, 2024. YouTube.
  82. Web site: Love Ain't It (From "Descendants: The Rise of Red"). July 12, 2024. YouTube.
  83. Web site: Kylie Cantrall, Malia Baker - Fight of Our Lives (From "Descendants: The Rise of Red"). July 12, 2024. YouTube.
  84. Web site: Descendants – Cast - Life Is Sweeter (From "Descendants: The Rise of Red"). July 12, 2024. YouTube.
  85. Web site: R3HAB & Jonas Blue - Sad Boy (feat. Ava Max, Kylie Cantrall) (Official Music Video). October 20, 2021. YouTube.

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