Mackenzie Hancsicsak became a star in her own right following her appearance on the debut of the Screen Actors Guild Award-winning NBC series This Is Us. The series has been described as one of the hottest dramas on TV and almost all the cast have captured the hearts of the viewers including Mackenzie who acted as Kate.
As a young actress, the 17-year-old has her mind focused on winning an Emmy, an Oscar, and a Tony award in the nearest future. Also, getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame wouldn’t be a bad idea for the young star.
Here are 10 Interesting Facts about the Teen Actress
1. Mackenzie Hancsicsak was Raised in Southern California
The actress hails from Burbank, California. She was born on August 22, 2007, to her parents Melinda and Hancsicsak. There are speculations that she might be an only child, so her parents want her to have a normal life hence she attends a public school called Charles Helmers Elementary school.
However, the teen star revealed during an interview that she has an older brother who lives in Canada.
Mackenzie was named after her grandpa, Ken who died even before she was born.
2. Her Interest in Acting Developed after She Saw Seussical the Musical at Santa Clarita
Hancsicsak’s interest in acting developed after she witnessed the theatrical production of Seussical the musical at the Canyon Theatre Guild. However, there are sources that claim she started acting at a very young age with her friends in her neighborhood.
Growing up, she was always acting in camps and also after school plays. She was in the summer acting camp when she signed with an agent and later got the call for the This is Us audition, which became her big professional gig.
Her outgoing personality and willingness to perform in front of crowds have also been in her. This Is Us is apparently not her only project but it is said to be her first acting role.
Since her role in the movie, she has starred in other movies like the TV series Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure.
3. Her Mother Encourages Her to Give Back to the Society
While building her career, Mackenzie has tried to also build a strong bond with her community. Her mother also encourages her to use her platform to give back.
The young actress has reportedly contributed to Charles Helmers’ 30 Things for 30 Years contest to celebrate Santa Clarita when she turned 30. Also, she had students donate to 30 different local charities and she also brought school supplies for children in need.
The This Is Us star is said to be affiliated with a non-profit organization called Sasha Project. The project is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the Mark Taper-Johnny Mercer Artists Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
She also supports charity projects that help animals. She even owns two rescue dogs which she got from shelters.
4. She is a Girl Scout
According to reports, Mackenzie has been involved in quite a number of things since she became a professional actress, she joined a local girl scout troop and she is a cadet. Also, she has reportedly sold over 1,000 boxes of Girl Scout Cookies. She is an ambassador for the Girl Uplifters Team also.
Thanks everyone for supporting Girl Scouts. Here’s my digital cookie link. https://t.co/HIF7tlhGiG https://t.co/k3yCenDuwa
— Mackenzie Hancsicsak (@MHancsicsak) January 19, 2022
5. Mackenzie’s Role Model is Lady Gaga
During an interview, the actress revealed her role model is Lady Gaga. According to her, lady gaga is a nice person and she likes how she treats her fans. Also, she is attracted to the singer’s talent and aura.
However, her favorite singer or artist of all time is Taylor Swift.
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6. Mackenzie Hancsicsak would Want to Become a Fashion Designer in the Nearest Future
Aside from wanting to be a veterinarian, the actress has revealed she would love to become an artist and a Broadway singer. She also stated that she would love to do voice acting for animation.
7. She Organized a Fundraiser in Honor of Her Cousin who was Diagnosed with a Fatal Genetic Disease
Mackenzie Hancsicsak announced some time back that she was organizing a fundraising event to raise funds for her cousin Ellery. Her cousin has a rare neurological disorder called Batten disease. The actress organized the event as a virtual event.
8. Mackenzie’s Goal is to Achieve the EGOT
Although she is still trying to get to the peak of her career, the actress already has certain goals. One of her goals includes winning an Emmy, a Grammy, an Oscar, and a Tony award. She also thrives on getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Nevertheless, her acting skills have earned her The Actors Fund’s 2017 Looking Ahead Awards.
9. How Tall is the This Is Us Actress?
According to reports, the 17-year-old actress stands 5 feet 4 inches tall. This might change over time since she is still growing. Also, her weight has been recorded by knowsize.com as 59kg.
10. Does Mackenzie Hancsicsak Have Any Net Worth Yet?
At the moment, the actress is still lip-tight about her income in the entertainment industry. Also, her exact net worth has not been specified but it is certain that with time, it would be available.
