Aisha Dee | |
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Dee in 2023 | |
| Born | (1993-09-13)13 September 1993 (age 32) Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Aisha Dee (born 13 September 1993)[1] is an Australian actress and singer. She is best known for her main roles as Desi Biggins on the children's television seriesThe Saddle Club (2008–09) and Kat Edison on theFreeform comedy-drama television seriesThe Bold Type (2017–21). She plays the main role in the 2023 Australian drama miniseriesSafe Home.
Aisha Dee was born on theGold Coast, Queensland, Australia, to a white Australian mother andAfrican American father.[2][3]
She was raised in a one-bedroom apartment inSurfers Paradise and attended King's Christian College throughout her upbringing.[4] Dee was exposed to theperforming arts early in life through heropera singer mother and herjazz musician father.[5] She credits watchingSesame Street reruns in her Gold Coast apartment in her younger years as the inspiration for pursuing a career in acting.[6]
In 2008, Dee had her first major television role as Desi Biggins on the Australian-Canadian children's seriesThe Saddle Club.[7] In 2010, Dee was a recurring character in the Australian-British showDead Gorgeous as Christine.[8] From 2011 to 2013, she starred as Mackenzie Miller in theFox sitcomI Hate My Teenage Daughter.[9] She also co-starred as Elizabeth "Beth" Kingston on theABC Family drama seriesChasing Life, from 2014 to 2015.[8]
Dee starred as Jules Koja in theSyfy horror anthology seriesChannel Zero: No-End House, which aired in 2017. On 22 August 2016, it was announced that Dee was cast as Kat Edison in theFreeform comedy-drama seriesThe Bold Type, which premiered on 20 June 2017.[10][11] On 4 October 2017, Freeform renewed the series for two additional seasons of 10 episodes each. The second season premiered on 12 June 2018[12] and ended on 7 August 2018.[13]
Dee played the lead role in the 2023 Australian TV drama miniseries,Safe Home.[14]
In 2023, Dee became the first brand ambassador forLancôme from Australia and New Zealand.[15]
On 18 February 2025, Dee was named in two Stan Australia projects in filmOne More Shot and seriesWatching You.[16]
Dee plays Chanelle in the 2025Netflix limited seriesApple Cider Vinegar.[17]
Dee isqueer.[1] She enjoysline dancing.[1]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | TheCavKid | Maura | Short film | |
| 2020 | The Nowhere Inn | Kayla | ||
| 2022 | Sissy | Cecilia / Sissy | ||
| Look Both Ways | Cara | |||
| Collide | Lily | [18] | ||
| 2025 | One More Shot | Jenny |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2009 | The Saddle Club | 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 | The Bold Type | 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 |
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice Summer TV Star | The Bold Type | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Nominated | ||||
| 2022 | AACTA Awards | Best Actress | Sissy | Nominated | |
| 2023 | Asian Academy Creative Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Safe Home | Won | [19] |
| 2024 | AACTA Awards | Best Lead Actress | Nominated | [20] | |
| Logie Awards | Best Lead Actress in a Drama | Nominated | [21] | ||
| 2025 | Best Supporting Actress | Apple Cider Vinegar | Pending | [22] |