Mika Boorem Biography

Fast Facts

• Nominated for a YoungStar Award in 1999 for Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Drama Film
• Co-founded the charity MadaKilonga, an organization that works to help the children of Madagascar
• Nominated four times for a Young Artist Award, in 1998, 2001, 2002 and 2005, for "The Drew Carey Show," "The Education of Little Tree," "Hearts in Atlantis" and "Sleepover․"
• In 2003, nominated for Choice TV Sidekick for her role as Harley Hetson in "Dawson's Creek," and has received four Young Artist Award nominations, including her role as Mel Gibson's daughter in the period war film "The Patriot․"
• Winner of the Audience Choice Award at the 2005 Stony Brook Film Festival for Best Feature for "Smile․"
• Moved to Los Angeles as a child after her parents noticed her acting ability, appearing in numerous commercials before landing a few small roles on the Disney Channel
• Known for his starring roles in the films "Smile" and "Sleepover․"
• Appeared in David Cook's music video for the song "Light On․"
• Received a Presidential Award for Academic Excellence in school
• Is good friends with actress Alexa Vega