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 | |
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 Bicondova at WonderCon 2017 | |
| Born | Camren Renee Bicondova May 22, 1999 San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, dancer, model, advocate |
| Years active | 2011–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
editBicondova 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
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Battlefield America | Prissy | Dance film |
| 2014 | Girl House | Girl #1 | Film |
| 2024 | Festival of the Living Dead | Iris |
| 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 |
| 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
edit| 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
editBicondova lives with her Tonkinese cat, named Mr. G.[16]
References
edit- ^ "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.
- ^ a b Feller, Alison (October 7, 2012). "Camren Bicondova". Dance Spirit. Archived from the original on September 7, 2015. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
- ^ a b "'Gotham': Camren Bicondova offers street-smart take on Selina Kyle". Herocomplex. October 28, 1014. Retrieved December 22, 2014.
- ^ a b Maglio, Tony (March 4, 2014). "'Gotham' Finds Its Bruce Wayne in 'Touch' Star David Mazouz". The Wrap. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
- ^ a b "About the Show". Archived from the original on August 19, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
- ^ a b "Cast & Details". Retrieved November 16, 2014.
- ^ Chrisman, Eric (March 2015). "Gotham & Camren Bicondova Up for Saturn Awards". CapedCrusaders.com. Retrieved August 17, 2015.
- ^ "Variety Youth Impact Report 2015 – Camren Bicondova". September 2015.
- ^ Haring, Bruce (April 20, 2019). "'Gotham' Star Camren Bicondova Will Cede Catwoman Role In Series Finale Recast". Deadline. Retrieved April 20, 2019.
- ^ KrewellaMusicVEVO (March 6, 2014), Krewella – Enjoy the Ride, retrieved April 24, 2019
- ^ "Actress Camren Bicondova attends the 78th Anniversary USO Armed Forces Gala".
- ^ "Familiar Faces". Retrieved May 18, 2017.
- ^ "Demi Lovato, Hugh Jackman & More Revealed As Hosts for 2017 Global Citizen Festival". Billboard. Retrieved September 23, 2017.
- ^ "490 Homeless Animals Found New Families". Retrieved May 18, 2017.
- ^ Lovett, Jamie (March 3, 2015). "Saturn Awards 2015: Complete List Of Nominees". ComicBook.com. Retrieved March 3, 2015.
- ^ 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.
