Camren Renee Bicondova (born May 22, 1999)[1] is an American actress and dancer. She is best known for her role as Selina Kyle / Catwoman on the Fox television crime-drama Gotham (2014–2019).

Camren Bicondova
Bicondova at WonderCon 2017
Born
Camren Renee Bicondova

(1999-05-22) May 22, 1999 (age 25)
Occupation(s)Actress, dancer, model, advocate
Years active2011–present
Known for

Life and career

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Bicondova was born in San Diego, California. Bicondova got her start as a performer when she was enrolled in dance class at the age of six. After her family relocated to Hawaii, Bicondova studied at a local studio where she took up jazz-funk and hip hop styles of dance. By age 11, she had become an "Elite protégé" for The PULSE on Tour dance convention, traveling the country as an assistant to some of the nation's top teachers and choreographers.[2]

Bicondova garnered mainstream attention in the 2012 dance-drama film Battlefield America.[2] That same year, her all-girl dance group 8 Flavahz was runner-up in the seventh season of America's Best Dance Crew.[3]

In 2014, Bicondova was cast as the young Selina Kyle on Fox's television series Gotham.[4][3][5][6] She earned a Saturn Award nomination for Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series for season 1. In September 2015, she was listed in Variety's annual Youth Impact Report, as an artist who "represents the next wave of Hollywood savvy and talent".[7][8] In April 2019, Bicondova decided to not be in the series finale and was replaced by actress Lili Simmons for the 10-year flash forward scenes.[4][5][6][9] Also in 2014, she was in the "Enjoy the Ride" music video by Krewella.[10]

Philanthropy

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Bicondova has lent her support to a number of non-profits and charitable causes including The USO, NOH8 Campaign, Global Citizen Festival and North Shore Animal League America.[11][12][13][14]

Filmography

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Film roles
Year Title Role Notes
2012 Battlefield America Prissy Dance film
2014 Girl House Girl #1 Film
2024 Festival of the Living Dead Iris
Television roles
Year Title Role Notes
2011 Shake It Up Little Highlighter Episode: "Throw It Up"; uncredited
2012 America's Best Dance Crew Contestant Season 7; as part of 8 Flavahz
2014–2019 Gotham Selina Kyle Main role; 76 episodes
Music video roles
Year Artist Title Role Notes
2012 Ciara "Got Me Good" Backup dancer
2014 Krewella "Enjoy the Ride" Girl
2018 Dana Vaughns "UNDERNEATH" Backup dancer

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominated work Result
2015 41st Saturn Awards[15] Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series Gotham Nominated

Personal life

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Bicondova lives with her Tonkinese cat, named Mr. G.[16]

References

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  1. ^ "MILESTONES: May 22 birthdays for Apolo Ohno, Maggie Q, Camren Bicondova". Brooklyn Eagle. May 22, 2020. Archived from the original on September 25, 2020. Retrieved May 13, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Feller, Alison (October 7, 2012). "Camren Bicondova". Dance Spirit. Archived from the original on September 7, 2015. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
  3. ^ a b "'Gotham': Camren Bicondova offers street-smart take on Selina Kyle". Herocomplex. October 28, 1014. Retrieved December 22, 2014.
  4. ^ a b Maglio, Tony (March 4, 2014). "'Gotham' Finds Its Bruce Wayne in 'Touch' Star David Mazouz". The Wrap. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  5. ^ a b "About the Show". Archived from the original on August 19, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  6. ^ a b "Cast & Details". Retrieved November 16, 2014.
  7. ^ Chrisman, Eric (March 2015). "Gotham & Camren Bicondova Up for Saturn Awards". CapedCrusaders.com. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
  8. ^ "Variety Youth Impact Report 2015 – Camren Bicondova". September 2015.
  9. ^ Haring, Bruce (April 20, 2019). "'Gotham' Star Camren Bicondova Will Cede Catwoman Role In Series Finale Recast". Deadline. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
  10. ^ KrewellaMusicVEVO (March 6, 2014), Krewella – Enjoy the Ride, retrieved April 24, 2019
  11. ^ "Actress Camren Bicondova attends the 78th Anniversary USO Armed Forces Gala".
  12. ^ "Familiar Faces". Retrieved May 18, 2017.
  13. ^ "Demi Lovato, Hugh Jackman & More Revealed As Hosts for 2017 Global Citizen Festival". Billboard. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
  14. ^ "490 Homeless Animals Found New Families". Retrieved May 18, 2017.
  15. ^ Lovett, Jamie (March 3, 2015). "Saturn Awards 2015: Complete List Of Nominees". ComicBook.com. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
  16. ^ Ho, Rodney. "Camren Bicondova (future Catwoman on 'Gotham') interview for show's debut Sept. 22". Radio & TV Talk Blog (The Atlanta Journal-Constitution). Retrieved June 25, 2022.
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