Kira Kosarin facts for kids
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Kira Kosarin
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Kira Nicole Kosarin
October 7, 1997 New Jersey, U.S.
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Years active | 2012–present |
Spouse(s) |
Max Chester
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Labels | Republic |
Kira Nicole Kosarin, born on October 7, 1997, is an American actress and singer. Many people know her as Phoebe Thunderman from the popular Nickelodeon show The Thundermans. She also released her first album, Off Brand, in 2019. Later, in 2022, she joined Republic Records, a big music company.
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Kira's Early Life
Kira Kosarin started dancing and doing gymnastics when she was very young. She studied ballet at the Boca Ballet Theatre. Her parents were performers on Broadway, which is famous for its theater shows. Her mom was an actress, and her dad was a music director. Because of this, Kira grew up acting, singing, and dancing.
In 2011, she decided to move to Los Angeles, California. She wanted to become an actress. Like many young performers, she went to Brighton Hall School in Burbank, California. Kira's family has Ashkenazi Jewish roots from Eastern Europe.
Kira's Acting Career
Kira Kosarin first appeared on TV in an episode of the Disney Channel show Shake It Up. In 2013, she became very well-known for her role as Phoebe Thunderman. This was in the Nickelodeon comedy series The Thundermans.
In 2015, Kira was nominated for a Kids' Choice Award for Favorite TV Actress. She was nominated again in 2016. Even though she didn't win the individual award, she and her castmates won for Favorite TV Show for The Thundermans.
Kira also starred in the Nickelodeon TV movie One Crazy Cruise. It was filmed in 2014 and came out in 2015. In 2019, she appeared in the second season of the Hulu horror series Light as a Feather. She played a character named Nadia.
In 2023, Nickelodeon announced a Thundermans movie called The Thundermans Return. Kira and the original cast are coming back for it. Kira will also help produce the film.
Kira's Music Career
On March 16, 2018, Kira Kosarin released her first song, "Spy." Then, in 2019, she released "Vinyl" along with a music video. She followed this with three more songs: "Love Me Like You Hate Me," "47 Hours," and "Take This Outside."
Her first album, Off Brand, came out on April 10, 2019. Kira also has a YouTube channel where she shares music covers and her own songs. In July 2020, she released an extended play (a shorter album) called Songbird.
In March 2022, Kira signed with Republic Records. Her first song with this major label was "Mood Ring," released on March 11, 2022.
Kira's Personal Life
Since 2020, Kira Kosarin has been in a relationship with musician Max Chester. She announced on her Instagram that they got married on July 17, 2024.
Filmography
Movies
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2015 | One Crazy Cruise | Ellie Bauer | Television film |
2019 | Lucky | Shannon | Voice |
2021 | Supercool | Ava | |
2024 | The Thundermans Return | Phoebe Thunderman |
Television Shows
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012 | Shake It Up | Raina Kumar | Episode: "Wrestle It Up" |
2013–2018 | The Thundermans | Phoebe Thunderman | Main role |
2014 | The Haunted Hathaways | Episode: "The Haunted Thundermans | |
2015 | Kids' Choice Awards | Herself | Television special |
Nickelodeon's Ho Ho Holiday Special | Television special | ||
2016 | Kids' Choice Awards | Television special | |
School of Rock | Princess Oliviana | Episode: "A Band with No Name" | |
Henry Danger | Phoebe Thunderman | Episode: "Danger & Thunder" | |
Hell's Kitchen | Herself | Episode: "Let The Catfights Begin" | |
2016–2017 | Paradise Run | 3 episodes | |
2017 | Nickelodeon's Not So Valentine's Television special | Television special | |
Kids' Choice Awards | Television special | ||
Nickelodeon's Sizzling Summer Camp Television special | Television special | ||
2018 | Lip Sync Battle Shorties | Episode: "Catwalk/Jungle/Girls Night Out" | |
Kids' Choice Awards | Television special | ||
Knight Squad | Kiki | Episode: "Wish I May, Wish I Knight" | |
Double Dare | Herself | Contestant; episode: "Thunderstruck vs. Girl Power" | |
All About the Washingtons | Malia | Episode: "Yo! Bum Rush The Secret Show" | |
2019 | Good Trouble | Aria | Episode: "Parental Guidance Suggested" |
Welcome to the Wayne | Stacey Wasserman | Voice; episode: "Welcome to the Wassermans" | |
Light as a Feather | Nadia | Recurring role; Season 2 | |
2023 | Kids' Choice Awards | Herself | Television special |
The Tiny Chef Show | Episode: "Tiny Chef's Marvelous Mish Mesh Special" | ||
2024 | Kids' Choice Awards | Herself | Television special |
That '90s Show | Betsy Kelso | Recurring role | |
2025 | The Thundermans: Undercover | Phoebe Thunderman | Main role; Also executive producer |
Web Series
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014 | AwesomenessTV | Herself | Guest host; episode: "Teen Challenge" |
Discography
- Off Brand (2019)
- Songbird (EP) (2020)
- Something New (EP) (2022)
Awards and Nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
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2015 | Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite TV Actress | The Thundermans | Nominated |
2016 | Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Female TV Star | The Thundermans | Nominated |
2017 | Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Female TV Star | The Thundermans | Nominated |
2018 | Kids' Choice Awards | Favorite Female TV Star | The Thundermans | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Kira Kosarin para niños