Maddie Baillio

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Maddie Baillio
Born
Madelyn Marie Baillio

(1996-02-15) February 15, 1996 (age 28)
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] She is a graduate of Marymount Manhattan College. [3]

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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. [4] In 2022, she made her New York concert debut with a performance at Birdland Jazz Club. [5]

Filmography

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

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. ↑ "MMC's Maddie Baillio '18 stars in Hairspray Live". Marymount Manhattan. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ Rabinowitz, Chloe. "Maddie Baillio to Make NYC Concert Debut at Birdland Jazz Club in November". BroadwayWorld.com. Retrieved 6 February 2025.



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