: She worked with movement coaches and directors to develop an "economical" movement style that differentiated the character from traditional puppets. Background and Athleticism
: Before her big-screen debut in M3GAN , she appeared as "Maya Monkey" in the Netflix series Sweet Tooth.
: She represented New Zealand at the 2019 Dance World Cup in Portugal, becoming the first Kiwi to win medals there (silver in Jazz and bronze in Contemporary dance).
is a New Zealand child actress and world-class dancer who provided the physical performance for the titular character in the 2022 horror sensation, M3GAN . Born in Auckland on January 28, 2010, Donald leveraged her background in competitive dance and gymnastics to bring the high-tech AI doll to life through uniquely eerie, robotic movements. Key Performance Highlights
While actress Jenna Davis provided the voice for M3GAN, Donald’s physical artistry was central to the film’s success:
Donald's performance was grounded in years of rigorous athletic training: