
A young Mars Area School District talent stepped into the spotlight with her network television debut. Addison Smith, a 4th grader, was featured on CBS's "FBI: Most Wanted" this past Tuesday night, portraying Kyra. A release from Mars Area School District shared by CBS News Pittsburgh noted that Smith auditioned for the role through a New York-based agent.
According to the same district announcement, while making her mark on TV, Smith is also sharpening her craft in the performing arts, engaging in disciplines such as dance, acting, and singing, and attending classes at the Pittsburgh CLO Academy. With the eye-catching debut under her belt, Smith is also slated to grace screens in the tourism sector, appearing in commercials for Visit Nassau and Visit Orlando that are set to air this spring and summer.
The episode featuring the young thespian aired last night at 10 p.m., bringing a local touch to the national crime drama series. As detailed by Cranberry Eagle, Smith's impending commercial appearances will include not only the sunny locales of Nassau and Orlando but also Disney World and SeaWorld.
Smith's arts training has also been local, with dance instruction at Studio 19 in Mars and further honing her acting and singing skills at Perform! Pittsburgh Theater & Talent School, as highlighted by the district on their website.
For fans and interested viewers, more information on "FBI: Most Wanted" and Smith's appearance on the show can be found on the CBS official series website, encouraging a wider audience to tune into the emerging star's achievements.