Mia Isaac

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Mia Isaac
Born (2004-05-24) 24 May 2004 (age 20)
OccupationActress
Years active2019–present

Mia Wei-Ming Isaac (born May 25, 2004) is an American actress who made her debut in the 2019 TV movie Lovestruck, followed by her performances in Not Okay and Don't Make Me Go and the Hulu miniseries Black Cake , which earned praise from critics. [1] [2] [3]

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Early life

Isaac was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia. She attended Springdale Park Elementary School, Inman Middle School, and Midtown High School. [4]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2022 Don't Make Me Go Wally Park
Not Okay Rowan Aldren
2023 Gray Matter Aurora

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2019LovestruckClaireTelevision movie
2023 Black Cake Coventina "Covey" Lyncook7 episodes, recurring role
2024 The Perfect Couple Chloe CarterMini series, recurring role
American Horror Stories Claire MichaelsEpisode: "X"

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