Jemma McKenzie-Brown
Jemma McKenzie-Brown | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 June 1994 Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2006–present |
Jemma McKenzie-Brown (born 2 June 1994) is an English actress and singer. She is known for her role as Tiara Gold in the 2008 film High School Musical 3: Senior Year.
Life and career
Born in Beverley, East Riding of Yorkshire,[1] she attended the Pamela Gray Dancing Academy in Hull.[2] Having auditioned and subsequently gained a place at the Sylvia Young Theatre School, McKenzie-Brown relocated from Hull's Hymers College to lodge with a guest family in London, aged 11.[3] As of 2010, McKenzie-Brown graduated from the Sylvia Young Theatre School. Her father , Carl McKenzie-Brown retired from BAE Systems in 2019.[4]
Through the school's theatrical agency, McKenzie-Brown started to appear in various shows. In 2006, she made her debut playing Georgina Pritchard in the short television series The Amazing Mrs. Pritchard,[5] portraying the daughter of Jane Horrocks' character. In 2008, she made a guest appearance on children's television series, M.I. High as Irene in the episode "Spy Plane". She then lent her voice to radio plays, including a production of the Arthur Ransome version of Old Peter's Russian Tales, and The Monstrous Mother.
In 2008, she took part in a closed audition in London and Los Angeles for the role of Tiara Gold in High School Musical 3: Senior Year.[3] After gaining the role and filming in Salt Lake City, Utah,[6] she generated much worldwide fame. On 14 September 2009, McKenzie-Brown stated she would not be returning in the fourth installment of High School Musical.[7]
On 13 November 2020 McKenzie-Brown's band, About Bunny, released their debut single "Special".[8]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Amazing Mrs Pritchard | Georgina Pritchard | Main role (6 episodes) |
| 2008 | M.I. High | Irene Ryfield | Episode: "Spy Plane" |
| 2008 | High School Musical 3: Senior Year | Tiara Gold | |
| 2016 | All Killer | Bea Minicello | Short film |
| 2016 | Doctors | Becky Rintoul | Episode: "Field Day" |
| 2017 | Jack and Dean of All Trades | Recepcionist | Episode: "Costumes" |
| 2019 | The Rook | Lizzie | Episode: "Chapter 2" |
Discography
Soundtrack albums
References
- ^ "High School Musical's Jemma 'Tiara' McKenzie-Brown". Daily Mirror. 19 February 2009. Retrieved 4 March 2009.
- ^ "Actress hoping for role in movie sequel". This is Hull & East Riding. 19 February 2009. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2009.
- ^ a b "Beverley actress Jemma McKenzie-Brown heading for stardom". Beverley Guardian. 20 February 2009. Archived from the original on 19 April 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2009.
- ^ "High School Musical star visits resort". Grimsby Telegraph. 23 March 2009. Retrieved 25 April 2009.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Wiegand, David (20 October 2007). "Review: 'Amazing Mrs. Pritchard' takes charge". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 29 March 2008.
- ^ "Blockbuster chats with first-time Wildcat Jemma McKenzie-Brown". Blockbuster. Archived from the original on 25 February 2009. Retrieved 4 March 2009.
- ^ "Jemma Mckenzie-Brown Will Not Be In High School Musical 4". Wambie.com. 4 April 2009. Archived from the original on 27 January 2012. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
- ^ Marshall, Lucy (11 November 2020). "Hull actress destined for new path after High School Musical fame". Hull Daily Mail. Retrieved 14 November 2020.
