Kara Hayward
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| Born | November 17, 1998[1] Andover, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
Kara Hayward (born November 17, 1998) is an American actress, best known for her role as Suzy Bishop in the 2012 feature film Moonrise Kingdom, which earned her a 2013 Young Artist Award nomination in Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress.[2]
Personal life
Hayward was born and raised in Andover, Massachusetts. She acted in her first play in summer camp, Kaleidoscope.[where?] She went to an open casting call for Moonrise Kingdom and was chosen for the role of Suzy Bishop. It was her first movie audition and she was twelve years old at the time of filming. She has been a member of Mensa since the age of nine.[3]
Media appearances
USA Today ran a feature on Hayward and her Moonrise Kingdom co-star on May 22, 2012.[4]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Moonrise Kingdom | Suzy Bishop | Lead role | Won - PFCS Award for Best Ensemble Acting Nominated - Critics Choice Award for Best Young Actor/Actress Nominated - CFCA Award for Most Promising Performer Nominated - Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Feature Film - Leading Young Actress |
References
- ^ Brillantes, Mariam (June 29, 2012). "'Moonrise Kingdom' Star Kara Hayward Takes Questions From Tweens - Speakeasy - WSJ". Blogs.wsj.com. Retrieved October 7, 2012.
- ^ "34th Annual Young Artist Awards". YoungArtistAwards.org. Retrieved March 31, 2013.
- ^ "Moonrise Kingdom | A Focus Features Film | Kara Hayward Bio". Focusfeatures.com. Retrieved October 7, 2012.
- ^ "Young stars of 'Moonrise Kingdom' are standouts –". Usatoday.com. May 22, 2012. Retrieved October 7, 2012.
External links
- Kara Hayward at IMDb