Biography

Makayla McIntosh is a dynamic U.S./Canadian artist based on the West Coast, originally from the small town of Newton Falls, Ohio, known for pushing boundaries as an actress, performer, producer, and writer. She is the founder of Siren of the Pacific Productions, where she champions bold, female-driven storytelling rooted in raw, edgy authenticity. Makayla shaved her head for the feature film Cul-De-Sac, marking a transformative chapter in her on-screen work. In 2024, she produced and co-wrote her first feature film, Shredded, which she also starred in, is available on Tubi, Amazon Prime, Apple and more. Her original pilot, co-written with Cat Yudain, was an official selection of the 2025 SeriesFest Pitch-A-Thon, and the story is being released chapter by chapter on Substack and Wattpad as a serialized novel. Before transitioning into film, Makayla toured internationally with Disney Cruise Line and performed in productions of A Chorus Line and How the Grinch Stole Christmas. She received a Broadway World Award for Best Choreography for her work on Chicago. When she's not developing new film and television projects, she performs with her band, The Miss Americanas. Her two puppies and partner bring her daily joy.
- IMDb mini biography by: Makayla McIntosh