Life changed for 12-year-old Makayla Ziegler when her dance studio decided to film a reality tv show. Makayla already had her name out in the world as she was an actress. Dance had once made the 7 girls happy but that quickly changes when dance beco...
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Name: Makayla Grace Ziegler
Born: May 11, 1999
Age: 12 years old (season 1)
Family: Her mother is Melissa Gisoni and her father is Kurt Ziegler. She was 10 years old when her parents got a divorce. She has two younger sisters who are the age of 8 and 6 whose names are Maddie and Mackenzie.
Languages: English
Schooling: Homeschooled, Abby Lee Dance Company, and Different dance companies when traveling for work
Dancing Styles: Ballet, Contemporary, Contortionist, Acro, and Lyrical
Manager: Retired actress Sophia Bush
Makayla's acting career before Dance Moms:
~ In 2003, 4-year-old Makayla played in Cheaper by the Dozen as Addison Baker
~ In 2005, 6-year-old Makayla played in The Pacifier as Brittany Plummer
~ In 2005, 6-year-old Makayla played in Cheaper by the Dozen 2 as Addison Baker
~ From 2005-2009, at the ages of 6-10 Makayla played in Criminal Minds as Lilliana Hotchner
~ In 2005, 6-year-old Makayla played in Grey's Anatomy as Melody Grey and is still playing her today
~ From 2006-2011, at the ages of 7-12 Makayla played in Friday Night Lights as Amelia Taylor
~ In 2007, 8-year-old Makayla played in Bridge to Terabithia as Emily Aarons
~ In 2008, 9-year-old Makayla played in Twilight as Olivia Swan
~ In 2009, 10-year-old Makayla played in The Blind Side as Mary-Anne Tuohys
~ In 2009, 10-year-old Makayla played in The Twilight Saga: New Moon as Olivia Swan
~ In 2010, 11-year-old Makayla played in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse as Olivia Swan
~ In 2010, 11-year-old Makayla played in Grown Ups as Emma Feder
~ In 2011, 12-year-old Makayla played in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn as Olivia Swan
~ In 2011, 12-year-old Makayla played in Teen Wolf as Samantha McCall (Moreno)
~ In 2011, 12-year-old Makayla stars in Dance Moms with her family and friends
