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Ariel Donoghue is an Australian actress known for her role as the young Kya in the 2022 film “Where the Crawdads Sing.” She made a notable impression in this adaptation of Delia Owens’ bestselling novel. Donoghue’s career began with her role in “Where the Crawdads Sing,” where she played the younger version of Kya, a central character in the film.

Donoghue has collaborated with several key figures in her early career. In “Where the Crawdads Sing,” she worked with Daisy Edgar-Jones, and the film was produced by Reese Witherspoon and Lauren Neustadter. She collaborated with director Olivia Newman, who directed the film. Donoghue also worked with David Strathairn and Taylor John Smith, who played pivotal roles in the film. Her collaboration with cinematographer Polly Morgan helped capture the essence of the character’s childhood scenes.