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K Alexander
Alexander in 2015
Born (1992-10-09) October 9, 1992 (age 31)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Occupation(s)Actor, writer, web series creator, YouTube personality
Years active2014–present

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]

Early life[edit]

Alexander 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[edit]

Alexander 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[edit]

On 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[edit]

Alexander 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]

  1. ^ "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.
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