Aviva Mongillo

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Singer • Actress

Birth Date: February 6, 1998

Age: 27 years old

Birth Place: Markham, Ontario, Canada

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Aviva Mongillo, also known by her stage name CARYS, is a Canadian singer and actress best known for her role as Alya Kendrick on the Canadian teen TV series "Backstage." Born on February 6, 1998, in Markham, Ontario, she began her career in the entertainment industry with a strong focus on both music and acting.

As a musician, she initially released music under her own name before adopting the moniker CARYS around 2019. Her single "Princesses Don’t Cry" gained viral popularity on TikTok, significantly boosting her music career. She's released a number of singles and EPs, with her music typically blending pop with emotional, introspective lyrics.

In addition to "Backstage," she has appeared in projects like the film "Long Shot" and the series "Workin’ Moms," continuing to build her profile in both music and television.

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CARYS (Aviva Mongillo) Canadian actress arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Lionsgate's '1Up' held at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres on July 12, 2022 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Sipa USA) (Newscom TagID: sipaphotosfourteen055352.jpg) [Photo via Newscom], HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA - JULY 12.CARYS (Aviva Mongillo) Canadian actress arrives at the Los Angeles Premiere Of Lionsgate's '1Up' held at the TCL Chinese 6 Theatres on July 12, 2022 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency/Sipa USA) (Newscom TagID: sipaphotosfourteen055434.jpg) [Photo via Newscom], HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA - JULY 12.