Julia Pulo (born May 16, 2001) is a Canadian actress and singer, who originated the role of Anne Boleyn in the Canadian premiere production of SIX.[1]
Early life and education
Pulo was born and raised in Mississauga.[2] At nine years old, Pulo received the David Bloom Award, awarded by the Brampton Arts Council, for her portrayal of Annie in a regional production of Annie.[3] In 2013, Pulo finished in third place in the musical theatre division for participants aged 12 and under, in a worldwide music competition supported by Hal Leonard.[4]
In 2016, Pulo starred as Iris in the comedy drama film Operation Christmas List, alongside Colton Gobbo.[6]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadian vocal coach Juliet Forrester and director Marion Abbott produced an online virtual Christmas concert that featured a variety of performers from across Canada. During the online concert, Pulo and her sister performed a cover of The Man With The Bag.[7]
In July 2022, Pulo made her professional theatre debut in a regional production of Ride the Cyclone.[8]
In September 2022, Pulo was announced as the host of Tummy Tales, a live-action segment of the Netflix revival of the children's television series Teletubbies narrated by Titus Burgess.[9] In her role, Pulo sings a song and interacts with various young children.[10]
On June 6, 2023, it was announced that Pulo would star as Anne Boleyn in the Canadian premiere production of SIX.[1] The musical premiered at the Citadel Theatre in Edmonton, where it played between August 12, 2023, and September 14, 2023. It then transferred to the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto, where it began an open-ended run on September 23, 2023.[1]
Pulo is currently starring as Dorothy in a pantomime production of The Wizard of Oz, presented by Ross Petty Productions and the Canadian Stage Company.[11] It will play at the Winter Garden Theatre between December 6, 2024, and January 5, 2025.[12] Pulo's performance as Dorothy received critical praise, with Glenn Sumi of the Toronto Star calling Pulo "one of the most distinctive new talents in musical theatre".[13]
