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Keala Settle Biography
Birth Name:Keala Joan Settle
Birth Place:Oahu, Hawaii, United States
Profession Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Won a 2013 Theatre World Award for her role in "Hands on a Hardbody․"
- Was nominated for the 2013 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Musical
- Graduated from Southern Utah University
- Made her Broadway debut in the musical "Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" in 2011
- Started out as a background singer for Gladys Knight
- Originated the role of Becky in the 2016 musical "Waitress․"
- Spent some time working as a stage designer
Awards
- 2018GMS Award-Best Song/Recording Created for a Film: nominated
- 2018Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Breakout Star: nominated
- 2025Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: winner