Aisha Dee
Australian actress and singer (born 1993)
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::summary Australian actress and singer (born 1993) ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Aisha Dee |
| image | Aisha Dee on SBS On Demand.jpg |
| caption | Dee in 2023 |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia |
| occupation | Actress, singer |
| years_active | 2008–present |
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| name = Aisha Dee | image = Aisha Dee on SBS On Demand.jpg | caption = Dee in 2023 | birth_date = | birth_place = Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia | occupation = Actress, singer | years_active = 2008–present
Aisha Dee (born 13 September 1993) is an Australian actress and singer. She is best known for her main roles as Desi Biggins on the children's television series The Saddle Club (2008–09) and Kat Edison on the Freeform comedy-drama television series The Bold Type (2017–21). She plays the main role in the 2023 Australian drama miniseries Safe Home.
Early life
Aisha Dee was born on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, to a white Australian mother and African American father.
She was raised in a one-bedroom apartment in Surfers Paradise and attended King's Christian College throughout her upbringing. Dee was exposed to the performing arts early in life through her opera singer mother and her jazz musician father. She credits watching Sesame Street reruns in her Gold Coast apartment in her younger years as the inspiration for pursuing a career in acting.
Career
In 2008, Dee had her first major television role as Desi Biggins on the Australian-Canadian children's series The Saddle Club. In 2010, Dee was a recurring character in the Australian-British show Dead Gorgeous as Christine. From 2011 to 2013, she starred as Mackenzie Miller in the Fox sitcom I Hate My Teenage Daughter. She also co-starred as Elizabeth "Beth" Kingston on the ABC Family drama series Chasing Life, from 2014 to 2015.
Dee starred as Jules Koja in the Syfy horror anthology series Channel Zero: No-End House, which aired in 2017. On 22 August 2016, it was announced that Dee was cast as Kat Edison in the Freeform comedy-drama series The Bold Type, which premiered on 20 June 2017. On 4 October 2017, Freeform renewed the series for two additional seasons of 10 episodes each. The second season premiered on 12 June 2018 and ended on 7 August 2018.
Dee played the lead role in the 2023 Australian TV drama miniseries, Safe Home.
In 2023, Dee became the first brand ambassador for Lancôme from Australia and New Zealand.
On 18 February 2025, Dee was named in two Stan Australia projects in film One More Shot and series Watching You.
Dee plays Chanelle in the 2025 Netflix limited series Apple Cider Vinegar.
Personal life
Dee is queer. She enjoys line dancing.
Filmography
Film
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | TheCavKid | Maura | Short film | |
| 2020 | ** | Kayla | ||
| 2022 | Sissy | Cecilia / Sissy | ||
| Look Both Ways | Cara | |||
| Collide | Lily | |||
| 2025 | One More Shot | Jenny | ||
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Television
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| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | ** | Desiree "Desi" Biggins | Recurring role; 24 episodes |
| 2009 | Skyrunners | Katherine "Katie" Wallace | Television film |
| 2010 | Dead Gorgeous | Christine | Main role; 13 episodes |
| 2011–2013 | I Hate My Teenage Daughter | Mackenzie | Main role; 13 episodes |
| 2011 | Terra Nova | Tasha | Guest role; 2 episodes |
| 2014–2015 | Chasing Life | Elizabeth "Beth" Kingston | Main role; 34 episodes |
| 2015 | Baby Daddy | Olivia | Episode: "House of Cards" |
| Comedy Bang! Bang! | Teen friend | Episode: "Thomas Middleditch Wears an Enigmatic Sweatshirt and Sweatpants and Pockets" | |
| 2016–2017 | Sweet/Vicious | Kennedy | Main role; 10 episodes |
| 2017–2021 | ** | Kat Edison | Main role; 52 episodes |
| 2017 | Channel Zero: No-End House | Jules Koja | Main role; 6 episodes |
| 2019 | Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas | Jess | Television film |
| 2020 | Celebrity Family Feud | Herself | Episode: "The Bold Type vs. RuPaul's Drag Race" |
| 2023 | Accused | Aaliyah Harris | Episode: "Esme's Story" |
| Safe Home | Phoebe | Main role; 4 episodes | |
| 2025 | Apple Cider Vinegar | Chanelle | Miniseries: 6 episodes |
| Watching You | Lina | TV series: 6 episodes | |
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Awards and nominations
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| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Summer TV Star | The Bold Type | ||
| 2018 | |||||
| 2022 | AACTA Awards | Best Actress | Sissy | ||
| 2023 | Asian Academy Creative Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Safe Home | ||
| 2024 | AACTA Awards | Best Lead Actress | |||
| Logie Awards | Best Lead Actress in a Drama | ||||
| 2025 | Best Supporting Actress | Apple Cider Vinegar | |||
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Discography
The Saddle Club discography
;Albums
- Best Friends (2009)
- Grand Gallop – Meilleures Amies (2009) – Released in France only
;Singles
- "These Girls" (2009)
Dee Dee & the Beagles
;Albums
- Dee Dee & the Beagles EP (2015)
Aisha Dee
;Albums
- Ice in My Rosé EP (2020)
- Suitcase EP (2023)
References
References
- (August 2024). "Aisha Dee is sparking joy". [[Harper's Bazaar Australia/New Zealand]].
- (2020-01-19). "The Bold Type's Aisha Dee Was Bullied For Natural Hair: 'I Was Called Pube-Head At School'".
- Miller, Gerri. (November 30, 2011). "Aisha Dee: I Hate My Teenage Daughter's Mixed Chick".
- Watson, Ann. "Aisha Dee on growing up on Gold Coast and achieving her acting dreams". [[Gold Coast Bulletin]].
- Nankervis, Brian. "From The Saddle Club to Safe Home: singer and actor Aisha Dee on the soundtrack to her success". ABC Australia.
- Anabel, Anita. "The Bold Types's Aisha Dee Opens Up About Her Mental Health Struggles". The Latch.
- (8 July 2020). "Aisha Dee on The Bold Type and moving to LA: 'Australia has a long way to go in terms of diversity'". [[The Guardian]].
- (5 February 2025). "Apple Cider Vinegar cast in full - and where you've seen them before". [[The i Paper]].
- (30 November 2011). "Aisha Dee: I Hate My Teenage Daughter' s Mixed Chick". [[BET]].
- Picurro, Allison. "Who Plays Jane On 'The Bold Type'? Katie Stevens Is No Stranger To The Small Screen". Romper.
- Petski, Denise. (22 August 2016). "Katie Stevens, Aisha Dee & Meghann Fahy Cast As Leads In Freeform Pilot 'Issues'". Deadline.
- (23 April 2018). "Exclusive: First Look at The Bold Type Season 2 Is Here!". E! Online.
- Aridi, Sara. (7 August 2018). "What's on TV Tuesday: 'Carter' and 'The Bold Type'". The New York Times.
- Sandford, Shannon. (11 May 2023). "At times devastating, always powerful: new SBS drama Safe Home looks at domestic violence with nuance, integrity and care".
- (27 August 2023). "'The Bold Type' Star Aisha Dee Is Changing The Face Of Beauty". [[Elle (magazine).
- Knox, David. (2025-02-18). "14 new commissions as Stan celebrates 10 years {{!}} TV Tonight".
- Maher, Dani. (6 February 2025). "The stars of 'Apple Cider Vinegar' on the allure of Belle Gibson".
- Dutta, Debopriyaa. (2022-02-01). "Ryan Phillippe, Kat Graham, And Jim Gaffigan Will Star In Thriller Collide".
- (28 September 2023). "Asian Academy Creative Awards 2023: Aussie winners | TV Tonight".
- (9 December 2023). "AACTA Awards 2024: nominees | TV Tonight".
- Knox, David. (2024-06-23). "Logie Awards 2024: nominations {{!}} TV Tonight".
- Knox, David. (2025-06-16). "2025 Logie Awards: nominees {{!}} TV Tonight".
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