At only 10 years old, newcomer Sydney Mikayla is a star on the rise. Prior to being cast as the young Gabrielle Douglas in the Lifetime biopic, she performed in the film “A Beautiful Soul” with gospel recording artist Deitrick Haddon. Mikayla’s television appearances include “Whitney,” “Hot in Cleveland,” “Hawthorne” and “Days of Our Lives.” Her goal is to continue to work at being a “triple threat.” Mikayla also loves to perform on stage and studies at the Amazing Grace Conservatory with Wendy Raquel Robinson.

Mikayla currently lives in Los Angeles.