Aisha Dee

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Aisha Dee
File:Aisha Dee on SBS On Demand.jpg
Dee in 2023
Born (1993-09-13) 13 September 1993 (age 32)
Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
OccupationsActress, singer
Years active2008–present

Aisha Dee (born 13 September 1993)[1] is an Australian actress and singer. She is best known for her main roles as Desi Biggins on the children's television series The Saddle Club (2008–09) and Kat Edison on the Freeform comedy-drama television series The Bold Type (2017–21). She plays the main role in the 2023 Australian drama miniseries Safe Home.

Early life

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Aisha Dee was born on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, to a white Australian mother and African American father.[2][3]

She was raised in a one-bedroom apartment in Surfers Paradise and attended King's Christian College throughout her upbringing.[4] Dee was exposed to the performing arts early in life through her opera singer mother and her jazz musician father.[5] She credits watching Sesame Street reruns in her Gold Coast apartment in her younger years as the inspiration for pursuing a career in acting.[6]

Career

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In 2008, Dee had her first major television role as Desi Biggins on the Australian-Canadian children's series The Saddle Club.[7] In 2010, Dee was a recurring character in the Australian-British show Dead Gorgeous as Christine.[8] From 2011 to 2013, she starred as Mackenzie Miller in the Fox sitcom I Hate My Teenage Daughter.[9] She also co-starred as Elizabeth "Beth" Kingston on the ABC Family drama series Chasing Life, from 2014 to 2015.[8]

Dee starred as Jules Koja in the Syfy horror anthology series Channel Zero: No-End House, which aired in 2017. On 22 August 2016, it was announced that Dee was cast as Kat Edison in the Freeform comedy-drama series The Bold Type, which premiered on 20 June 2017.[10][11] On 4 October 2017, Freeform renewed the series for two additional seasons of 10 episodes each. The second season premiered on 12 June 2018[12] and ended on 7 August 2018.[13]

Dee played the lead role in the 2023 Australian TV drama miniseries, Safe Home.[14]

In 2023, Dee became the first brand ambassador for Lancôme from Australia and New Zealand.[15]

On 18 February 2025, Dee was named in two Stan Australia projects in film One More Shot and series Watching You.[16]

Dee plays Chanelle in the 2025 Netflix limited series Apple Cider Vinegar.[17]

Personal life

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Dee is queer.[1] She enjoys line dancing.[1]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref
2015 TheCavKid Maura Short film
2020 The Nowhere Inn Kayla
2022 Sissy Cecilia / Sissy
Look Both Ways Cara
Collide Lily [18]
2025 One More Shot Jenny

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2008–2009 The Saddle Club Desiree "Desi" Biggins Recurring role; 24 episodes
2009 Skyrunners Katherine "Katie" Wallace Television film
2010 Dead Gorgeous Christine Main role; 13 episodes
2011–2013 I Hate My Teenage Daughter Mackenzie Main role; 13 episodes
2011 Terra Nova Tasha Guest role; 2 episodes
2014–2015 Chasing Life Elizabeth "Beth" Kingston Main role; 34 episodes
2015 Baby Daddy Olivia Episode: "House of Cards"
Comedy Bang! Bang! Teen friend Episode: "Thomas Middleditch Wears an Enigmatic Sweatshirt and Sweatpants and Pockets"
2016–2017 Sweet/Vicious Kennedy Main role; 10 episodes
2017–2021 The Bold Type Kat Edison Main role; 52 episodes
2017 Channel Zero: No-End House Jules Koja Main role; 6 episodes
2019 Ghosting: The Spirit of Christmas Jess Television film
2020 Celebrity Family Feud Herself Episode: "The Bold Type vs. RuPaul's Drag Race"
2023 Accused Aaliyah Harris Episode: "Esme's Story"
Safe Home Phoebe Main role; 4 episodes
2025 Apple Cider Vinegar Chanelle Miniseries: 6 episodes
Watching You Lina TV series: 6 episodes

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref
2017 Teen Choice Awards Choice Summer TV Star The Bold Type Nominated
2018 Nominated
2022 AACTA Awards Best Actress Sissy Nominated
2023 Asian Academy Creative Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role Safe Home Won [19]
2024 AACTA Awards Best Lead Actress Nominated [20]
Logie Awards Best Lead Actress in a Drama Nominated [21]
2025 Best Supporting Actress Apple Cider Vinegar Pending [22]

Discography

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The Saddle Club discography

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Albums
  • Best Friends (2009)
  • Grand Gallop – Meilleures Amies (2009) – Released in France only
Singles
  • "These Girls" (2009)

Dee Dee & the Beagles

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Albums
  • Dee Dee & the Beagles EP (2015)

Aisha Dee

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Albums
  • Ice in My Rosé EP (2020)
  • Suitcase EP (2023)

References

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