Ayla Kell


Ayla Marie Kell is an American actress. She is best known for the role of Payson Keeler in the ABC Family series Make It or Break It.
As of 2020, Kell is dating composer Jesse Bouvier

Career

Kell began studying ballet at a young age and danced with the American Ballet Theatre at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California as Greta in The Nutcracker. She completed 15 years of Royal Academy of Dance ballet training at the Los Angeles Ballet Academy and competed in the finals at the Youth America Grand Prix in New York City. She was a featured dancer at Valentio's International Carousel in Tokyo, Japan. Kell has appeared in many international commercials for Disney, Sony, Mattel, and Pringles.

Personal life

In November 2014, Kell began dating actor Sterling Knight, whom she had met on the set of Melissa & Joey. The couple announced their engagement in October 2018.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1997Get to the Heart: The Barbara Mandrell StoryYoung Barbara MandrellTelevision film
2004Malcolm in the MiddleKylieEpisode: "Dewey's Special Class"
2005WeedsChelseaEpisode: "Lude Awakening"
2007Without a TraceYoung Mia JonesEpisode: "One and Only"
2008Just JordanJadeEpisode: "Cool Guys Don't Wear Periwinkle"
2008Chelsea MarshEpisode: "And How Does That Make You Kill?"
2009–12Make It or Break ItPayson KeelerMain role, 48 episodes
2011LeverageOlivia LivingstonEpisode: "The Queen's Gambit Job"
2013Missing at 17CandaceTelevision film
2014SnakeHead SwampAshleyTelevision film
2015Melissa & JoeyLilah2 Episodes: "Failure to Communicate", "Face the Music"