Maddie Baillio

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Maddie Baillio
Born
Madelyn Marie Baillio

(1996-02-15) February 15, 1996 (age 29)
Lake Jackson, Texas, U.S.
Education Marymount Manhattan College
Occupation(s)Actress, singer
Years active2016–present
Known for Hairspray Live! , Dumplin'

Maddie Baillio (born February 15, 1996) is an American actress and singer who appeared in the television special Hairspray Live and the film Dumplin' . [1] [2]

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, Baillio focused on her health. She became a vegan and started working out, ultimately shedding around 150 pounds over a two-year period. [3] In 2022, she made her New York concert debut with a performance at Birdland Jazz Club. [4]

Early life and education

Baillio started her passion for singing and dancing when she was eight. She studied musical theatre at Marymount Manhattan College. [5] In 2016, she moved to Los Angeles when she got the role of Tracy in Hairspray Live!, which made her screen debut. [6]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016 Hairspray Live! Tracy TurnbladTelevision film
2018 Dumplin' Millie Mitchellchuck
2021 Cinderella Malvolia
The Raso Life StoryFrandy

Stage

In 2022 Baillio was part of the reading of the musical adaptation of Smash, joining Broadway veterans Megan Hilty, Krysta Rodriguez, Brooks Ashmanskas and Beth Leavel. [7]

References

  1. ↑ Dodson, Claire (December 7, 2018). ""Dumplin'" Star Maddie Baillio on Shattering Stereotypes About Fat People and Playing Body-Positive Roles". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  2. ↑ Lenthang, Marlene (November 22, 2016). "Hairspray Live!'s Maddie Baillio on Surviving Childhood Bullying and How Tracy Turnblad Inspires Her". People. Retrieved 20 January 2019.
  3. ↑ Gioia, Michael. "Hairspray Live! Star Maddie Baillio Reveals 150-Lb. Weight Loss: 'I'm in a Healthy Relationship with My Body'". People.com. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
  4. ↑ Rabinowitz, Chloe. "Maddie Baillio to Make NYC Concert Debut at Birdland Jazz Club in November". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
  5. ↑ "MMC's Maddie Baillio '18 stars in Hairspray Live". Marymount Manhattan. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
  6. ↑ "For Maddie Baillio, 'Cinderella' Was a Dream Realized". www.backstage.com. 2021-09-24. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
  7. ↑ "'Smash' Musical Could Hit Broadway "Sooner Than Later", Says Composer Marc Shaiman; First-Look Photos Of All-Star Reading Unveiled". Yahoo Entertainment. 2022-05-23. Retrieved 2025-04-15.


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