Kylie Hutchinson also known as Ky Discala is a British actress who is best known for her portrayal on the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks as Maya Harkwell (2021–2022).
Ky Discala | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kylie Hutchinson |
| Education | Italia Conti Academy |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Works | Hollyoaks (2021–2022) |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
Life and career
editKy Discala is from Shropshire, England. Discala trained at Italia Conti Academy at 16 years old.[1] In 2009 after Discala graduated from her acting school she was cast as a Maid in the Film Sherlock Holmes which was her first acting role.[2] In 2009, Discala also was cast in a short film called Flak as a girl on a bus.[3] In 2013, Discala portrayed the role of Alex in the film Everyone's Going to Die.[4] In 2016, Discala was cast as Mila in a short film called Cold Blood. In 2018, Discala portrayed the role of DC Sarah Keita in the series called Next of Kin.[5] In 2019, Discala portrayed the role of Sophia in Strike Back in one episode.[6][7] In 2019, Discala was also cast in Hold the Sunset as Stephanie Walsh in 1 episode.[8] In 2020, Discala was cast as Eagale in Alex Rider and she appeared in 3 episodes.[9]
In 2021, it was announced that Discala would be joining the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks as Maya Harkwell in the show's winter trailer.[10][11] Discala spoke out on her character saying that it's been "great" to play the soap's "new female villain". "She's ruthless," Ky added. Discala also teased "Unfortunately for Darren, he was her next victim, which not only sees him but the whole village on their toes..."[10] Her storylines during her stint on the soap involved kidnapping Darren Osborne (Ashley Taylor Dawson)and stalking Ethan's step niece Serena Chen-Williams (Emma Lau). In January 2022, Maya was killed-off after a scuffle with her boyfriend Ethan Williams (Matthew James-Bailey).[12]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Sherlock Holmes | Maid | Film | [2] |
| 2009 | Flak | Girl on bus | Short film | |
| 2012 | Payback Season | Jolana | Film | [3] |
| 2013 | Everyone's Going to Die | Alex | Film | [4] |
| 2016 | Cold Blood | Mila | Short film | |
| 2018 | Next of Kin | DC Sarah Keita | Series | [5] |
| 2019 | Strike Back | Sophia | Guest role (1 episode) | [6] |
| 2019 | Hold the Sunset | Stephanie Walsh | Guest role (1 episode) | [8] |
| 2020 | Alex Rider | Eagle | Guest role (3 episodes) | [9] |
| 2021–2022 | Hollyoaks | Maya Harkwell | Recurring role (15 episodes) | [10] |
References
edit- ^ "Ky Discala". Coda Voice. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ a b "Sherlock Holmes (2009)". Box Office Mojo. 12 May 2010. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ a b Gant, Charles (8 March 2012). "Payback Season". Variety. Charles Gant. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ a b Brew, Simon (26 June 2015). "Everyone's Going to Die". Den Of Geek. Simon Brew. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ a b "Next of Kin". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (27 February 2019). "'Strike Back' Renewed For Seventh & Final Season By Cinemax". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Jeffery, Morgan (27 March 2018). "Strike Back will return to Sky One for season 7". Digital spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ a b "Hold the Sunset". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ a b Harrison, Ellie (13 May 2020). "When will the Alex Rider TV series be released?". RadioTimes. Immediate Media Company. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ a b c Houghton, Rianne (22 November 2021). "Hollyoaks reveals five new characters in winter trailer". Digital spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Harp, Justin (8 November 2021). "Hollyoaks reveals Darren Osborne's kidnapper". Digital spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ^ Harp, Justin (7 January 2022). "Hollyoaks teases gunshot twist for Ethan and Maya". Digital spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
External links
editKy Discala at IMDb