| Katy B | |
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| Background | |
| Birth name | Kathleen Anne Brien |
| Also known as | Baby Katy |
| Born | UK |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
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| Associated acts | Confessional Lights, Ms. Dynamite, KDA |
| Website | Template:Url |
Kathleen Anne Brien (born 8 May 1989), better known as Katy B, is a British singer-songwriter, musician and actress. She is an electronica, house, dubstep, R&B, dance and UK garage artist. She released her debut album, On a Mission, in 2011, which spawned two top five hits, "Katy on a Mission" and "Lights On". In 2014 she released her second album, Little Red, which produced her third top five hit, "Crying for No Reason". She was nominated for the 2011 Mercury Prize.
Filmography[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012–2013 | The Animals | Animal 8 | Recurring role (8 episodes) |
| 2014 | Triange of Love | Bethany Mitchell | Femmy Awards winner |
| 2014–2019 | The Katy Show | Herself, other roles | Reality; lead role, creator (62 episodes) |
| 2016–2017, 2019–2023, 2025–2026 |
Leaping Shadows | Amelia "Amy" Suggs | Co-creator; Lead role (seasons 1, 5-9), Recurring role (season 2), Guest role (season 4) (82 episodes) |
| 2016 | Triangle of Doom | Bethany Gardner | |
| 2016 | Doomscoast III | Maia | Cameo appearance |
| 2019 | Triangle of Fate | Bethany Gardner | Final movie of franchise |
| 2020 | The Gate | Lara | |
| 2022 | Swim. | Zara/Maia | |
| 2023 | Swim. Again. | Maya | |
| 2023 | Bluebird | Sophie | |
| 2024 | Ocean 000 | 009 | |
| 2024–25 | Streeters | Lily Stover | Main role (22 episodes) |
| 2026 | The Hangover | Marissa |
Awards and nominations[]
Music[]
| Year | Organisation | Award | Nominated work | Result |
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| 2011 | BT Digital Music Awards | Best Newcomer | Herself | Nominated |
| Best Female Artist | Nominated | |||
| Q Awards | Breakthrough Artist | Nominated | ||
| MOBO Awards | Best UK Act | Nominated | ||
| Best Album | On a Mission | Nominated | ||
| MTV Europe Music Awards 2011 | Best Push Act | Herself | Nominated | |
| Virgin Media Music Awards | Best Newcomer | Nominated | ||
| Best Female | Nominated | |||
| Best Album | On A Mission | Nominated | ||
| Hottest Female | Herself | Nominated | ||
| Best Track | "Katy on a Mission" | Nominated | ||
| Best Collaboration | Katy B and Ms. Dynamite | Nominated | ||
| iTunes Rewind 2011 | Best New Dance Artist | Herself | Nominated | |
| Mercury Prize | Album of the Year | On A Mission | Nominated | |
| 2012 | NME Awards | Dancefloor Anthem | "Broken Record" | Won |
| 2014 | MOBO Awards | Best Album | Little Red | Nominated |
| Best Female Act | Herself | Nominated |
Acting[]
| Year | Organisation | Award | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | FTV Awards | Choice Scene Stealer | The Animals | Nominated |
| 2014 | Movie Critics' Award | Best Female Actress (Romance) | Triange of Love | Won |
| FTV Awards | Best Female Actress (Romance) | Triange of Love | ||
| Best Female Actress | Triange of Love | Nominated | ||
| Saturn Awards | Best Female Actress (Romance) | Triange of Love | Won | |
| Program Awards | Choice Female Actress (Romance) | Triange of Love | ||
| Teen Awards | Choice Female Actress (Romance) | Triange of Love | ||
| Femmy Awards | Best Female Actress (Romance) | Triange of Love | ||
| Golden Awards | Best Female Actress (Romance) | Triange of Love | Nominated | |
| LGBT Awards | Best Female Actress (Romance) | Triange of Love | Won | |
| FTV Awards | Best Reality | The Katy Show | ||
| Choice Reality Actress | Herself | |||
| Best Show | The Katy Show | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | FTV Awards | Best Reality | The Katy Show | Won |
| Choice Reality Actress | Herself | |||
| Best Show | The Katy Show | Nominated | ||
| Best Miniseries | The Katy Show Leaping Shadows |
Won | ||
| Choice Drama Actress | Herself | |||
| Choice Liplock/Ship | Herself, Rene Sullivan | |||
| 2016 | FTV Awards | Best Reality | The Katy Show | |
| Choice Reality Actress | Herself | |||
| Best Show | The Katy Show | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | FTV Awards | Best Reality | The Katy Show | |
| Choice Reality Actress | Herself | Won | ||
| 2018 | FTV Awards | Best Reality | The Katy Show | Nominated |
| Choice Reality Actress | Herself | |||
| 2019 | FTV Awards | Best Reality | The Katy Show | |
| Choice Reality Actress | Herself |