Kya Stewart is a multi award-winning actor with a wide range of film and television credits to her name. She has appeared in several notable roles, including RUBY'S CHOICE alongside Jane Seymour, AACTA award-nominated film CHRISTMESS, and science-fiction thriller RISEN. The latter had a successful US cinema release and is currently streaming globally.
In addition to her film work, Kya was recently crowned the global champion of the World Monologue Games, a prestigious competition that gathered performers from over 100 countries worldwide. The judging panel included renowned actors, directors, and Emmy award-winning casting directors.
Kya has also had success in the short film format, playing the lead role of Susie in award-winning BLACK HEART RED HANDS. The film has won over 200 awards, including 'Best Crime Drama' at Silk Road Film Awards Cannes and 'Best Acting Ensemble' at the Vegas Movie Awards.
Her role as JADE in THE ONE earned her international recognition, with numerous awards including 'Best Actress' at the European International Film Festival, 'Best Actress of the season' at the Monkey Bread Tree Festival, and 'Best Actress' at the YLMAM Film Festival in Canada. This was an impressive achievement for her first film, with Monkey Bread Tree Festival describing her performance as "bold, memorable, and elegant".
Kya has trained with a variety of acting institutions, including Anthony Meindl's Actor Workshop in Sydney, AFFTA LA with Jessica Orcsik, and Andrew Wood acting studio in Los Angeles.
Currently, Kya is set to star in her debut short film, COGNITIVE, a psychological drama that explores the idea of reshaping memories from the past to change the future. The film is due for release in 2025 and aims to raise awareness on trauma and mental health.
Throughout her career, Kya has been driven by a personal mission to "change the world through truth and art" and to "help give a voice to those who have been cast aside or forgotten by society".
