Kyal Legend is a Canadian actress. On television, she is known for her roles as Julie Maslany in the Family Channel series Backstage(2016–2017) and Sierra 5 in the CBC Gem sci-fi series Utopia Falls (2020). Her films include V/H/S/94 (2021).
Early life Legend was born in Toronto to parents of Filipino and Jamaican heritage. She was raised by her single mother who enrolled her in a Montessori school and supported her dance career by driving her to downtown Toronto so she could train with the National Ballet of Canada.
Career Legend made her on-screen debut on the Canadian teen drama series The Next Step. Her first big role came playing Julie Maslany in the series Backstage. She had a recurring role as Sierra 5 on the sci-fi series Utopia Falls. She played Hayley in the horror film V/H/S/94.
Personal life In her spare time she works with Stacey Mackenzie of America’s Top Model to mentor and empower youth particularly young Filipina women.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2014 The Gabby Douglas Story 17–19 years old Joyelle 2015 Reign Natalie 2015 Descendants Dancer 2016 Center Stage: On Pointe Candie 2019 Resolve Charlie Short 2021 V/H/S/94 Hayley
Television Year Title Role Notes 2014-2015 The Next Step LOD dancer 7 episodes 2016-2017 Backstage Julie Maslany 60 episodes 2020 Utopia Falls Sierra 5 9 episodes
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