Sydney Taylor is an American actress known for her roles as Amelia Taylor in Disney+ series American Born Chinese and as Lexi Hamilton in Prime Video Series Just Add Magic: Mystery City. She is also set to star as the lead in upcoming romantic drama film Marked Men: Rule + Shaw. [1]
Sydney Taylor | |
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| Born | Sydney Taylor Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Early life and education
editSydney Taylor was born in Orlando, Florida. She began studying acting at a young age and has pursued a career in the entertainment industry since her early teens.
Career
editTaylor made her television debut in 2017 with a guest appearance on the series Nashville, where she played an 8th Grade Girl.[2]
In 2018, she had a recurring role as Bronwyn in the ABC series Splitting Up Together. [3]
In 2020, Taylor starred as Lexi Hamilton in the Amazon Prime series Just Add Magic: Mystery City, a spin-off of the original Just Add Magic series.[3]
In 2023, she gained wider recognition for her role as Amelia in the Disney+ series American Born Chinese. The series is based on the graphic novel of the same name by Gene Luen Yang, and Taylor's character, Amelia, is described as a friendly "All-American" girl who is Jin's classmate and crush.[4]
In January 2023, it was announced that she had been cast in Marked Men: Rule + Shaw, a young-adult romance film based on the book Rule by Jay Crownover. She will play the lead female role of Shaw Landon.[5] The film wrapped production in late 2022.[6] The film is set to be released in theaters on January 22, 2025.[7]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Marked Men: Rule + Shaw | Shaw Landon | upcoming |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Nashville | 8th Grade Girl | Episode: "Second Chances" |
| 2018 | Splitting Up Together | Bronwyn | Recurring role |
| 2020 | Just Add Magic: Mystery City | Lexi Hamilton | Main role |
| 2023 | American Born Chinese | Amelia | Main role |
References
edit- ^ Wickes, Hanna (November 29, 2024). "Chase Stokes in 'Marked Men' Romance Movie: Plot, Cast". J-14.
- ^ "Sydney Taylor - IMDb". IMDb.
- ^ a b "Sydney Taylor - TV Guide". TV Guide.
- ^ "Disney+'s 'American Born Chinese' Series Finds its Cast". The Nerds of Color. February 7, 2022.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (January 23, 2023). "'Outer Banks' Star Chase Stokes, Sydney Taylor Set For YA Romance 'Marked Men' From Nick Cassavetes". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ Gao, Max (February 28, 2023). "Chase Stokes on the High Stakes of Outer Banks Season Three". W Magazine. Retrieved February 11, 2024.
- ^ "'Marked Men: Rule + Shaw' Trailer: Chase Stokes & Sydney Taylor Send Sparks Flying (EXCLUSIVE)". Access Online. November 26, 2024. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
External links
edit- Sydney Taylor at IMDb