Christel Khalil
Christel Khalil | |
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Born |
Christel Adnana Mina Khalil November 30, 1987 Los Angeles, California |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1993 – present |
Known for | The Young and the Restless as Lily Winters |
Spouse(s) | Stephen Hensley (m. 2008–2011) |
Children | 1 |
Christel Adnana Mina Khalil (born November 30, 1987) is an American actress.
Background
Khalil was born in Los Angeles, California, to an African American, Cherokee and European American mother and a Pakistani father.[1][2][3] Khalil has stated she identifies as mixed race. She has three older brothers and a younger half sister, through her father.
Career
Khalil is best known for her portrayal as Lily Winters Ashby on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. At the 39th Daytime Emmy Awards on June 23, 2012, she won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series. To date, she is the only minority actress in Daytime Emmy history to do so.
Khalil has had small roles in movies such as Dragon Fury, Matilda, Interview With the Assassin and White Like the Moon. She voiced Cornelia Hale in W.I.T.C.H., and also appeared on That's So Raven and Malcolm in the Middle, among other shows. Khalil also performed in Los Angeles theater productions before landing her role on the The Young and the Restless. In 2012, she was featured in musician Johnny Britt's music video for his single Beautiful Queen.[4]
Personal life
In 2008, she married musician Stephen Hensley.[5]The Young and the Restless co-star Elizabeth Hendrickson served as a bridesmaid while Bryton James was a groomsman.[6] Khalil gave birth to son, Michael Caden Hensley, on April 17, 2010, during an at home water birth.[7][8] Bryton James is his godfather.[9] She and Hensley split in early 2011 and divorced later that year.[10] They share custody of their son.[11] In 2015, Khalil stated she had been in a relationship with bar runner Ray Wicks for four years.[12] Khalil ended the relationship in August 2015.[13][14][15] She has stated she has no desire to get married again.[16]
She is best friends with Bryton James, who portrays her character's brother, Devon Hamilton on The Young and the Restless.[17][18] She is also friends with The Young and the Restless co-stars, Tammin Sursok(former co-star)[19] Mishael Morgan and Nadine Heimann.[20] In October 2015, she modeled for Heimann's non-profit, True Connection.[21][22]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1993 | The Sinbad Show | Crystal | Television series; Guest role ("My Daughter's Keeper") |
1995 | Dragon Fury | Little Girl | Film |
1996 | Matilda | Child in Classroom | Film |
1996 | Family Matters | Angela | Television series; Guest role ("Karate Kids") |
1997 | You're Invited to Mary-Kate & Ashley's Christmas Party | Diana | Television film |
1997 | George & Leo | Kid #3 | Television series; Guest role ("The Halloween Show") |
1998 | Milo | Young Claire Mullins | Film |
2002 | Interview with the Assassin | Babysitter | Film |
2002 | White Like the Moon | Nita | Short film |
2003-2004 | That's So Raven | Crystal | Television series; Two episodes ("Smell of Victory", "The Dating Shame") |
2004-2006 | W.I.T.C.H. | Cornelia Hale (voice) | Television series; Main Role; 52 episodes |
2006 | Malcolm in the Middle | Kristin Peterson | Television series; Guest role ("Lois Strikes Back") |
2002-2005 2006- |
The Young and the Restless | Lily Ashby | Contract role: August 15, 2002 – September 2, 2005, November 7, 2006 – present |
2012 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Young Woman | Television series; Guest role ("Patriot Acts") |
2012 | 2 Broke Girls | Flirty Girl | Television series; Guest role ("And the Candy Manwich") |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Work | Result |
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Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actress | The Young and the Restless | Nominated |
2004 | Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actress | Nominated | |
Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | ||
2005 | Soap Opera Digest Award for Favorite Teen | Nominated | |
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series | Nominated | ||
2006 | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | |
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series | Nominated | ||
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NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series | Nominated | |
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NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series | Won | |
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NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series | Nominated | |
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Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | |
2012 | Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series | Won | |
NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series | Nominated | ||
2014 | NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "Christel Khalil Playing Lily Winters Ashby on The Young and the Restless - Soaps.com". Soaps.sheknows.com..
- ↑ "KEFSKI - Christel Khalil from The Young and the Restless,...". kefskiphoto.com.. April 25, 2014.
- ↑ "Christel Khalil Entry On The Daily Multiracial". dailymultiracial.com.. April 24, 2012.
- ↑ Johnny Britt "Beautiful Queen" Official Music Video in HD. YouTube. 19 January 2012.
- ↑ "Christel Khalil Hensley Expecting First Child – Moms & Babies – Moms & Babies - People.com". Celebrity-babies.com. 2011-06-15. Retrieved 2012-01-05.
- ↑ Christel Khalil Wedding Photos. "With This Ring".CBS Soaps In Depth. December 8, 2008 pgs.62-67
- ↑ "Christel Khalil Hensley Welcomes Son Michael Caden – Moms & Babies – Moms & Babies - People.com". Celebritybabies.people.com. 2009-12-27. Retrieved 2012-01-05.
- ↑ Khalil, Christel (April 17, 2013). "Three Years Ago My Little Star Was Born At Home In a Birthing Tub With No Drugs". Instagram.com. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
- ↑ James, Bryton (November 21, 2015). "Caden I Am Your Godfather". Instagram.com. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
- ↑ Christel Khalil Interview. "Out of the Fire" CBS Soaps In Depth. January 2, 2012 pgs. 60-63.
- ↑ "Christel Khalil Mother's Day Interview with Soap Opera Digest". Soap Opera Digest. May 9, 2016.
- ↑ "Christel Khalil Answers Fan Questions in Soap Opera Digest". Soap Opera Digest. August 24, 2015.
- ↑ Khalil, Christel (August 15, 2015). "Mad Wisdom on How To Break Up". Instagram.com. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
- ↑ Khalil, Christel (September 4, 2015). "What One Man Tore Down, Another Conquered". Instagram.com. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
- ↑ Khalil, Christel (September 5, 2015). "My Friend Spent The Night With Me Cause I Was Scared To Sleep Alone". Instagram.com. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
- ↑ "Christel Khalil Answers Fan Questions in Soap Opera Digest". Soap Opera Digest. August 24, 2015.
- ↑ Khalil, Christel (August 17, 2015). "Happy Birthday to My Best Friend". Instagram.com. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- ↑ James, Bryton (November 30, 2015). "Happy Birthday to the Best Sista a Person Could Ask For". Instagram.com. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- ↑ "Tammin Sursok's Baby Shower With Gal Pals". Dailymail.co.uk. October 4, 2013. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- ↑ Powers, Rebecca (November 30, 2015). "Detroitnews.com Interview with Nadine Heimann". Detroitnews.com. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- ↑ Khalil, Christel (October 20, 2015). "That's a Wrap. Thank You True Connection". Instagram.com. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
- ↑ "True Connection Apparel". True-Connection.org. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
External links
- Christel Khalil at the Internet Movie Database
- Christel Khalil Official Twitter on Twitter.com
- Christel Khalil Official Instagram on Instagram.com