Myles Erlick facts for kids
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Myles Erlick
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![]() Erlick performing in 2025
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Born | Burlington, Ontario, Canada
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July 27, 1998
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Years active | 2011–present |
Television | The Next Step |
Relatives | Ryan Marshall (step-father) |
Myles Erlick (born July 27, 1998) is a talented Canadian actor, dancer, and singer. He is best known for playing the character Noah in the popular TV show The Next Step, which aired on the Family network. Before joining The Next Step, Myles also starred as the main character in the musical Billy Elliot the Musical.
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Myles Erlick's Early Life and Training
Myles Erlick was born on July 27, 1998, in Burlington, Ontario, Canada. His mother, Francesca Nicassio, is a talent manager. She owns a Canadian talent school called Stars Academy, where Myles also trained. His stepfather, Ryan Marshall, was a member of the Canadian band Walk off the Earth. Myles also received special training at Canada's National Ballet School. He attended Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary School as well.
Myles Erlick's Career Journey
Myles Erlick started his acting career on television in 2011. He appeared in an episode of the crime drama series Flashpoint on the CTV channel.
Starring in Billy Elliot the Musical
Later in 2011, Myles was chosen to play the main role in the Broadway production of Billy Elliot the Musical. He had already played this role in the Toronto production before going to Broadway.
Becoming Noah on The Next Step
In 2013, Myles joined the cast of the TV series The Next Step. He played Noah, a recurring character in the first two seasons. For the third season, Noah became a main character. Myles continued in this main role until the sixth season in 2018. He also traveled internationally for tours to promote The Next Step.
Myles Erlick's Music and Film Work
After leaving The Next Step, Myles started focusing on his music career. He released several songs like "Serious," "All Day All Night" (featuring Tate McRae), and "Filthy." These songs were part of his first album, called Me, which came out on May 22, 2018.
In 2019, a big announcement was made: Steven Spielberg cast Myles in the 2021 movie West Side Story. Myles played the character Snowboy, who was one of the Jets. Later that year, he was nominated for "Best Dancer" at the 2019 CelebMix Awards.
Myles Erlick's Film and TV Appearances
Myles Erlick has appeared in various TV shows and movies. Here are some of his roles:
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | Flashpoint | Boy | Episode: "Thicker Than Blood" |
2013–2018 | The Next Step | Noah | Recurring role (season 1–2); main role (season 3–6) 113 episodes |
2013 | Sing Along | Stephen | Short film |
We Are Not Here | The Boy | ||
2021 | The Clue to Love | Jock | Film |
West Side Story | "Snowboy" | ||
2022 | Snow Day | Chuck Wheeler | |
2023 | Twisted Neighbor | Quinn | |
Dante's Hotel | Paul | ||
TBD | Matter of Time | Charlie Fleck | Post-production |
TBD | The Confession: A Pinewood Short | Blake | Short film / Post-production |
Awards and Nominations for Myles Erlick
Myles Erlick has been recognized for his performances with several nominations:
Year | Award | Category | Result |
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2014 | 35th Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a Short Film - Young Actor 13-15 | Nominated |
2016 | 37th Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actor (14–21) | Nominated |
2019 | CelebMix Awards | Best Dancer | Nominated |