Biography

Aliyah Mastin is an American actress and singer who has emerged as a promising young talent in film, television, and theater. Born on April 11, 2005, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Mastin began performing at an early age and first gained national attention on stage when she made her Broadway debut portraying Young Nala in the long-running musical The Lion King, an experience that helped establish her as a versatile performer with strong acting and vocal abilities. She transitioned into screen acting with the family musical film Honey Girls, in which she portrayed Maya alongside Ashanti. The film, centered around a group of young singers who secretly form a band during a pop-star talent competition, marked Mastin’s feature film debut and introduced her to a broader audience.

 

Mastin’s television career continued to expand as she appeared in the hit HBO Max series And Just Like That…, where she appeared in an ensemble role in 2025. That same year she landed her most prominent role to date in the Hulu political thriller Paradise, created by Dan Fogelman. In the series, Mastin portrays Presley Collins, the daughter of Secret Service agent Xavier Collins, played by Sterling K. Brown. Her performance across multiple episodes positioned her as a rising young actor capable of holding her own alongside established performers.

 

In addition to her film and television work, Mastin has also appeared in projects such as the short Broadway Kids Against Bullying: I Have a Voice, reflecting her early involvement in youth theater initiatives and socially focused stage productions. Beyond acting, she is also a singer and songwriter and has expressed interest in releasing original music as her career continues to evolve.

 

As of 2025–2026, Mastin’s ongoing role in Paradise represents the most prominent chapter of her career, with the series renewed for additional episodes and helping to establish her as one of the emerging young actresses to watch in television. While still early in her professional journey, her work across Broadway, film, and streaming television demonstrates a multi-disciplinary career trajectory. Publicly documented major award wins or nominations have not yet been widely recorded, but her continued visibility in high-profile productions signals strong momentum in the industry.