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Gracyn Shinyei Biography

Birth Name:Gracyn Shinyei

Birth Place:Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Her older brother, Valin Shinyei, is also a child actor
First appeared in toy commercials at the age of 3 before she began working in film and television
Best known as a child actress who has appeared in "When Calls the Heart" and "To Save One's Self․"
Has appeared in Mattel's "Little Mommy" series of commercials as well as two Fisher Price commercials: "Dora Fiesta Favorites Kitchen" and "Minnie Mouse on the Catwalk․"
Did voice-over work for a commercial for Mattel called "Talk to Me" in 2012
In the film "Final Girl," she plays the younger version of a character played by Abigail Breslin, with whom she shares a birthday

2014Joey Award-Young Ensemble Cast in a Dramatic Series: winner
2014Joey Award-Young Actress Age 9 or Younger in a TV Series Drama Leading Role: winner
2015Joey Award-Best Actress in a Feature Film Suppporting/Principal Role Age 5-11: winner
2015Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series - Recurring Young Actress Ten and Under: nominated
2015Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Movie, Miniseries, Special or Pilot - Young Actress 11 and Under: nominated
2016Joey Award-TV Series Ensemble: winner
2016Young Artist Award-Best Performance in a TV Series - Guest Starring Young Actress 10 and Under: nominated
2016Young Entertainer Award-Best Guest Starring Young Actress 11 & Under - Television Series: nominated
2016Young Entertainer Award-Best Performance 14 & Under - Independent or Film Festival Feature Film: nominated
2019Young Artist Award-Best Ensemble Performance in a TV Movie or Special: nominated
2020Joey Award-Best Ensemble In A Webseries or TV Series: nominated