Ky Discala

{{Infobox person

| name = Ky Discala

| birth_name = Kylie Hutchinson

| birth_place =

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| education = Italia Conti Academy

| height = 5 ft 7 in

| years active = 2009–present

| occupation = Actress

| works = Hollyoaks (2021–2022)

}}

Kylie Hutchinson also known as Ky Discala is a British actress who is best known for her portrayal on the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks as Maya Harkwell (2021–2022).

Life and career

Ky Discala is from Shropshire, England. Discala trained at Italia Conti Academy at 16 years old.{{cite web|title=Ky Discala |url=https://codavoice.com/voices/ky-discala/ |website=Coda Voice |access-date=25 November 2024}} In 2009 after Discala graduated from her acting school she was cast as a Maid in the Film Sherlock Holmes which was her first acting role.{{cite web|title=Sherlock Holmes (2009) |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/release/rl3597567489/ |website=Box Office Mojo |access-date=24 November 2024 |date=12 May 2010}} In 2009, Discala also was cast in a short film called Flak as a girl on a bus.{{cite web|last1=Gant |first1=Charles |title=Payback Season |url= https://variety.com/2012/film/reviews/payback-season-1117947212/ |website=Variety |publisher=Charles Gant |access-date=24 November 2024 |date=8 March 2012}} In 2013, Discala portrayed the role of Alex in the film Everyone's Going to Die.{{cite web|last1=Brew |first1=Simon |title= Everyone's Going to Die |url=https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/everyones-going-to-die-review/ |website=Den Of Geek |publisher=Simon Brew|access-date=24 November 2024 |date=26 June 2015}} In 2016, Discala was cast as Mila in a short film called Cold Blood. In 2018, Discala portrayed the role of DC Sarah Keita in the series called Next of Kin.{{cite web|title=Next of Kin |url= https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/next_of_kin/s01 |website=Rotten Tomatoes |access-date=24 November 2024}} In 2019, Discala portrayed the role of Sophia in Strike Back in one episode.{{cite web|last1=Andreeva |first1=Nellie |title='Strike Back' Renewed For Seventh & Final Season By Cinemax |url=https://deadline.com/2019/02/strike-back-renewed-season-7-final-season-cinemax-1202566026/ |website=Deadline Hollywood |access-date=24 November 2024 |date=27 February 2019}}{{cite web|last1=Jeffery |first1=Morgan |title=Strike Back will return to Sky One for season 7 |url= https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/a853322/strike-back-season-7-cast-episodes/

|website=Digital spy |publisher=Hearst Communications |access-date=25 November 2024 |date=27 March 2018}} In 2019, Discala was also cast in Hold the Sunset as Stephanie Walsh in 1 episode.{{cite web|title=Hold the Sunset |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/hold_the_sunset |website=Rotten Tomatoes |access-date=24 November 2024}} In 2020, Discala was cast as Eagale in Alex Rider and she appeared in 3 episodes.{{cite web|last1=Harrison |first1=Ellie |title=When will the Alex Rider TV series be released? |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/drama/alex-rider-tv-series-air-date-day-time-channel-cast/ |website=RadioTimes |publisher=Immediate Media Company |access-date=24 November 2024 |date=13 May 2020}}

In 2021, it was announced that Discala would be joining the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks as Maya Harkwell in the show's winter trailer.{{cite web|last1=Harp |first1=Justin |title=Hollyoaks reveals Darren Osborne's kidnapper |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a38191051/hollyoaks-darren-osborne-kidnapper-revealed/

|website=Digital spy |publisher=Hearst Communications |access-date=24 November 2024 |date=8 November 2021}} Discala spoke out on her character saying that it's been "great" to play the soap's "new female villain". "She's ruthless," Ky added. Discala also teased "Unfortunately for Darren, he was her next victim, which not only sees him but the whole village on their toes..."{{cite web|last1=Houghton |first1=Rianne |title=Hollyoaks reveals five new characters in winter trailer |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a38320855/hollyoaks-winter-trailer-new-characters/

|website=Digital spy |publisher=Hearst Communications |access-date=24 November 2024 |date=22 November 2021}} Her storylines during her stint on the soap involved kidnapping Darren Osborne (Ashley Taylor Dawson)and stalking Ethan's step niece Serena Chen-Williams (Emma Lau). In January 2022, Maya was killed-off after a scuffle with her boyfriend Ethan Williams (Matthew James-Bailey).{{cite web|last1=Harp |first1=Justin |title=Hollyoaks teases gunshot twist for Ethan and Maya |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/hollyoaks/a38697432/hollyoaks-spoilers-maya-ethan-gunshot-twist/

|website=Digital spy |publisher=Hearst Communications |access-date=24 November 2024 |date=7 January 2022}}