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K Alexander
Alexander in 2015
Born (1992-10-09 ) October 9, 1992 (age 31 )
Occupation(s ) Actor, writer, web series creator, YouTube personality Years active 2014–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]
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 ]
^ "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 .
External links [ edit ]
R e t r i e v e d f r o m " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=K_Alexander&oldid=1218466451 "
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