KATE ROMAN
Kate Roman (ACTRA, SAG-e) is an actor and dancer from Toronto, Canada who's been performing on stage and screen since age 4. She is a highly skilled, technically trained dancer in 7 genres with 12 years professional level training. Credits include a leading role as Ariana on The Next Step seasons 9 and 10 (CBBC, ABCTV, CBC, YTV), Netflix films 13:The Musical and Feel The Beat, Amelia Parker/The Parker Andersons, Charlotte Cardin’s Sad Girl music video, The Big Fun Crafty Show, and Gerry Dee's Kids That Are Amazing at Stuff. Musical Theatre experience includes community productions of: The Lion King (Nala) and Aladdin (Narrator).
Awards include: Young Entertainer Award (WINNER) - Best Young Actress in a TV Series; Young Artist Academy (WINNER) - TV Series Leading Youth Artist; Joey Award (WINNER) and Young Artist Award (Nominee) for Best Lead Actress in the short film "Butterfly". In dance, Kate is the recipient of several first overall solo and duet awards over many years, was ranked top 10 in North America (The Dance Awards Orlando and Las Vegas) and received team gold in Germany (IDO World Show Dance). Kate understands the importance of giving back by mentoring young girls in the arts and in life, to ensure a balance in both physical and mental health by promoting a positive outlook and self-care in what can be a challenging time growing up.
Now a student at USC, Kate enjoys hanging out with friends, trying new recipes, music, travel, wake surfing, golf, tennis, ice skating, skiing, supporting environmental endeavors, and developing her knowledge and skills in business, sports media, and entrepreneurship.