K Alexander[1] (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 (2014–2016).[2] In 2016, their Kickstarter and Indiegogo-funded web series Couple-ish (2015–2017) was nominated for a Streamy Award.[3][4]
K Alexander | |
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.jpg) Alexander in 2015 | |
| Born | October 9, 1992 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, writer, web series creator, YouTube personality |
| Years active | 2014–present |
Early life
editAlexander grew up in Ottawa, Ontario. As a child, they were very shy and found that a mandatory acting class led to improved self-confidence.[5]
Alexander attended the University of Toronto Mississauga in conjunction with Sheridan College for Theatre and Drama Studies.[6]
Career
editAlexander began a YouTube channel on June 15, 2011.[7] Alexander's videos began to gain traction in 2014, when they became well known for playing LaFontaine in the web series Carmilla.[8] In 2016, Alexander played Max in five episodes of Full Out.[9] In the same year Alexander starred in the music video Melete by Laurence Made Me Cry.[10]
In addition to working as an actor, Alexander is also a musician and a writer[11] and is also the creator of the web series Couple-ish, in which Alexander acts as a main character, writer, producer and theme song singer.[12] Alexander plays the lead role, Dee Warson, who is a non-binary and pansexual artist.[13] The series was funded through a successful Kickstarter campaign, which raised over $29,000 CAD.[14] In 2016, the series was nominated for a Streamy Award in the Best Indie category, but ultimately lost to Brooklyn Sound.[4]
Another successful Indiegogo campaign was launched in November 2016 to fund a second season, with a fixed goal of $45,000 USD.[15] The second season premiered on April 29, 2017.[16]
Other work
editOn January 26, 2019, Alexander digitally released a debut EP titled Time Tells, produced by Erik Solarski (aka Soles), the co-writer of the Carmilla theme song "Love Will Have Its Sacrifices".
Alexander was also the co-host of the Orphan Black after-show podcast.[11]
Personal life
editAlexander lives in Toronto, Ontario and identifies as queer and non-binary. Alexander prefers singular they/them pronouns.[17] Alexander credited LaFontaine, the non-binary Carmilla character whom they played, with helping them to discover and accept their own identity.[18]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Motives & Murders: Cracking the Case | Michelle | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2014–2016 | Carmilla | S. LaFontaine | KindaTV Digital Series, Main role |
| 2016 | Full Out | Max | TV Mini-Series, 5 episodes |
| 2015–2017 | Couple-ish | Deanne 'Dee' Warson | Web series, 44 episodes |
| 2017 | The Carmilla Movie | S. LaFontaine | |
| 2019 | The Bold Type | Cammy Hartman | TV series, 1 episode |
| 2020 | Slo Pitch | Web series |
References
edit- ^ "K Alexander on Instagram: "Oh hi. Some of you might have already noticed on my profiles but I go by K now. 👋 Cheers 🍻"".
- ^ "Podcast 24: Interview with Kaitlyn Alexander (LaFontaine in Carmilla) – Sara & Allison Talk TV". Sara & Allison Talk TV. September 29, 2014. Archived from the original on June 27, 2018. Retrieved April 25, 2016.
- ^ "Kaitlyn Alexander in Official Streamy Awards Nominee Reception at YouTube Space LA". Zimbio. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
- ^ a b "6th Annual Nominees". The Streamy Awards. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
- ^ S., Elli (November 30, 2015). "Elli interviews the incomparable and amazing Kaitlyn Alexander!". Starry Mag. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
- ^ "Kaitlyn Alexander Talks Gender And How They Found A Home In YouTube". PopWrapped. August 3, 2015. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
- ^ "realisticallysaying". YouTube. Retrieved September 1, 2016.
- ^ "Interviews Interviews – TV. Kaitlyn Alexander – Carmilla". Starry Mag. January 6, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
- ^ "Full Out". We Are Open. Archived from the original on December 19, 2016. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
- ^ Trish, Bendix (January 5, 2016). "Kaitlyn Alexander stars in Laurence Made Me Cry's music video for "Melete"". After Ellen. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
- ^ a b Trish, Bendix (April 14, 2016). "Announcing the Celebrity Judges for our #LoveWinsContest". After Ellen. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
- ^ Piccoli, Dana (October 28, 2015). ""Couple-ish" stars non-binary & queer characters you'll fall in love with". After Ellen. Archived from the original on July 30, 2017. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
- ^ Piccoli, Dana (December 12, 2015). "Five Reasons Watching Couple-ish". After Ellen. Retrieved May 8, 2016.
- ^ "Couple-ish". Kickstarter. Retrieved October 27, 2016.
- ^ "Couple-ish Season 2". Indiegogo. Retrieved November 22, 2016.
- ^ Couple-ish (April 29, 2017), Couple-ish || Season 2 Ep 1 || "Interview Pt. 2", retrieved May 5, 2017
- ^ Piccoli, Dana (October 28, 2015). "'Couple-ish' Stars Non-Binary & Queer Characters You'll Fall in Love With". After Ellen. Archived from the original on July 30, 2017. Retrieved March 17, 2016.
- ^ "We Wrapped Carmilla S3 (And I have feelings about it)". YouTube.