Meganne Young is a South African actress and director born on March 22, 1990, in Cape Town, South Africa, to a South African father and an Australian mother.
Her multicultural upbringing, marked by frequent moves to Nigeria, Switzerland, and Sri Lanka, shaped her adaptability and global perspective.
Young’s early passion for performing emerged during her childhood, with her first stage appearance as a sugar plum fairy at Grange School in Lagos, Nigeria.
She pursued formal training with an Advanced Diploma in Acting from CityVarsity in Cape Town, completed in 2011, and later graduated from the Guildford School of Acting in England as a part-time distance learner in 2014.
Known for her vibrant screen presence, Young has built a career in Hollywood, gaining recognition for roles in The Kissing Booth franchise and the Starz series Black Sails.
Siblings
Meganne was raised alongside her older brother, Travis Young, in a supportive family environment.
Travis has been mentioned in interviews and Instagram captions, including childhood photos shared by Meganne.
While Travis does not appear to be involved in the entertainment industry, his presence in Meganne’s life underscores the importance of family in her journey.
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Career
Young’s acting career began in 2013 with her debut in the television film The Challenger Disaster, where she played Michelle Feynman.
Her early work included theatre and short films, which earned her nominations for awards like the 48 Hour Film and Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards.
She gained significant attention with her role as Abigail Ashe in the Starz series Black Sails (2014–2015), a historical adventure drama that showcased her ability to portray complex characters.
Young’s breakthrough came with her role as Rachel, Lee’s girlfriend, in Netflix’s The Kissing Booth trilogy (2018–2021), filmed in her hometown of Cape Town, which elevated her to international fame.
She has also appeared in notable projects such as Eye in the Sky (2015), The Giver (2014), and television series like Supernatural (2018) as Lydia Crawford and DC’s Legends of Tomorrow as Zelda Fitzgerald.
Beyond acting, Young has explored directing and production management, demonstrating her multifaceted talents in the industry.
Accolades
Young’s early career in theatre and short films earned her nominations for the 48 Hour Film Award and the Fleur du Cap Theatre Award, recognizing her promising talent in South Africa’s performance scene.
While she has not yet won major international acting awards, her role in The Kissing Booth franchise significantly boosted her global visibility, contributing to the films’ massive success on Netflix, with the series ranking among the platform’s most-watched originals.
Her performance in Black Sails also garnered praise for its depth, adding to her growing reputation in the industry.
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