Malia Pyles

Malia Pyles
Pyles in 2024
Born
Malia Leilani Pyles

(2000-07-13) July 13, 2000 (age 24)
Huntington Beach, California, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active2011–present

Malia Leilani Pyles (born July 13, 2000) is an American actress. She is best known for her portrayals of Sarah Baskets on the FX series Baskets and Minnie "Mouse" Honrada on the Max slasher horror series Pretty Little Liars.

Early life and education

Malia Leilani Pyles was born on July 13, 2000, in Huntington Beach, California, as the only child to Richard Pyles, who is of English descent, and Cora C. Pyles, who was born in the Philippines.[1]

Pyles began modeling at age eight[2] for clothing brands and retail store advertisements. She performed in musical theater throughout her grade school years and at age fourteen she began attending Orange County School of the Arts.[2]

Career

2011–2021: Career beginnings, Baskets, and Batwoman

Pyles began acting in short and independent feature film roles. In 2015, she appeared in films such as The Heyday of the Insensitive Bastards and Memoria.

In 2016, Pyles started landing TV roles in shows such as Nickelodeon's Bella and the Bulldogs, ABC's Speechless, The Fosters, and How to Get Away with Murder. In the same year, Pyles landed her first recurring role (4 seasons) as Sarah Baskets in the FX comedy series Baskets. [3] [4]

In 2020, Pyles had a recurring guest-star role as Parker Torres in Batwoman.[5]

2022–present: Pretty Little Liars

In 2022, Pyles gained international recognition when she began portraying Minnie "Mouse" Honrada, a 15-year-old high school student, in HBO Max's critically acclaimed drama series Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin.[3][6][7] In September 2022, the series was renewed for a second season. In October of the same year, the new season was teased under the title Pretty Little Liars: Summer School.[8][9]

Personal life

Pyles currently resides in California and openly identifies as queer.[10]

On October 24, 2022, Pyles officially announced her relationship with Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin co-star Jordan Gonzalez after they appeared in a Halloween photoshoot together.[11]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2011 Susan's Remembrance Girl #3 Short film
2012 The Lepidoctor Student Short film
2013 No Child Left Deprived Leslie Short film
2014 Guests Handball Girl Short film
2015 The Heyday of the Insensitive Bastards Handball Girl
Memoria Tasha
2021 The Soot Man Katherine Short film
Conjugal Revivification Sherry Short film

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Scarlett Kristen Television debut; 2 episodes: "Friends Don't Let Friends Mix", "The Past Isn't Always the Past
2016 Bella and the Bulldogs Amanda Jane 1 episode: "Glitz & Grit"
2016–2019 Baskets Sarah Recurring role; 11 episodes
2017 Speechless Prom Queen 1 episode: "P-R-- PROM"
The Fosters Cherisa 2 episodes: "Resist", "Until Tomorrow"
How to Get Away with Murder Madison 1 episode: "It's for the Greater Good"
2020 Batwoman Parker Torres 2 episodes: "A Secret Kept from All the Rest", "How Queer Everything Is Today!"
2022–2024 Pretty Little Liars Minnie "Mouse" Honrada Main role

Voice work

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2023 Girls Like Girls SJ [12]

References

  1. ^ Shrestha, Bidhya Sagar (July 27, 2022). "Is Malia Pyles Related To Lucy Hale? Meet Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin Actress Parents And Family". Pimiso. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Dodson, P. Claire (August 18, 2022). ""Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin" Star Malia Pyles Reflects on Playing Mouse, Filipina Representation, and the Iconic Lea Salonga". Teen Vogue. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  3. ^ a b Petski, Denise (August 18, 2021). "'Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin': Zaria & Malia Pyles To Star In HBO Max Reboot". Deadline. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  4. ^ Young, Courtney (July 31, 2022). "Get to know the cast of HBO Max's 'Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin'". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  5. ^ LeGardye, Quinci (July 28, 2022). "The Cast of 'Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin': Your Guide". Marie Claire. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  6. ^ "Malia Pyles". 1883 Magazine. September 28, 2022. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  7. ^ Asilo, Rito P. (July 30, 2022). "Lea Salonga and Malia Pyles: Forging the Filipino connection in 'Pretty Little Liars'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  8. ^ Petski, Denise (September 7, 2022). "'Pretty Little Liars: Original Sin' Renewed For Season 2 At HBO Max". Deadline. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  9. ^ Swift, Andy (October 31, 2022). "Pretty Little Liars: Summer School Teased as New Title for Season 2". TVLine. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  10. ^ McCarthy, Lauren (August 4, 2022). "Malia Pyles On Making a Scarier — And Queerer — 'Pretty Little Liar". Nylon. Retrieved November 11, 2022.
  11. ^ Emma Pilkington Mead [@theemmaexperience] (October 20, 2022). "vampire season w/ @jordanlgonzalez + ..." Retrieved November 11, 2022 – via Instagram.
  12. ^ Daw, Stephen (April 4, 2023). "Hayley Kiyoko Enlists an All-Queer Cast for Her 'Girls Like Girls' Audiobook". Billboard.