IMTA Alum Katie Leclerc shooting The Confession!

Photo: Dedrah Faday

Katie Leclerc is shooting the Hallmark television movie Beverly Lewis' The Confession! She is on-location in Winston-Salem. According to JournalNow, "It is based on the second book in a trilogy known collectively as the "Heritage of Lancaster County" series, written by best-selling author Beverly Lewis...For "The Confession," Sherry Stringfield ("ER") reprises her role from the original film as a woman who gave up her daughter for adoption. The daughter, who was raised in an Amish community, is being played by Katie Leclerc ("Switched at Birth"), who took over a role played by Danielle Panabaker in the first film.

Katie competed at IMTA at the age of 15. She attended an IMTA Convention in New York where she met her first manager who helped launch her acting career. Katie first landed a role on Veronica Mars before guest starring on The Riches, The Ex List, The Big Bang Theory and The Hard Time of RJ Berger. Katie also starred in the movies Flying By and The Inner Circle. Alongside her role as Daphne on ABC Family's Switched at Birth, Katie will also be in the films Seven Lanterns and The Ones!

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IMTA's Katie Leclerc Named One of TV Guide's Breakout Stars of 2011!

IMTA alum Katie Leclerc was named one of TV Guide's Breakout Stars of 2011. According to TV Guide: "in her first major role, Leclerc has beautifully played her character Daphne the quick-witted deaf teen who, you know, was switched at birth." She will be part of the ABC's exciting Christmas show at Disneyland! She recently presented an award at the American Music Awards.

Katie was 15 when she attended an IMTA Convention in New York where she met her manager who helped launch her acting career. Katie first landed a role on Veronica Mars before guest starring on The Riches, The Ex List, The Big Bang Theory and The Hard Time of RJ Berger. Katie also starred in the movies Flying By and The Inner Circle. She has appeared in national commercials for Pepsi, Cingular, Comcast and GE. Katie is currently in post-production of the films Seven Lanterns and The Ones. Katie is set to present an award at the IMTA event taking place this January in Los Angeles!

Katie Leclerc Update!

IMTA alum Katie Leclerc will be part of the ABC's exciting Christmas show at Disneyland! She also presented an award Sunday night at the American Music Awards. Katie is best known for her role as Daphne on ABC Family's hit dramatic TV show Switched at Birth.

At the age of 15, Katie attended an IMTA Convention in New York where she met her manager who helped launch her acting career. Katie first landed a role on Veronica Mars before guest starring on The Riches, The Ex List, The Big Bang Theory and The Hard Time of RJ Berger. Katie also starred in the movies Flying By and The Inner Circle. She has appeared in national commercials for Pepsi, Cingular, Comcast and GE. Katie is currently in post-production of the films Seven Lanterns and The Ones. Katie is set to present an award at the IMTA event taking place this January in Los Angeles!

IMTA Exclusive Q&A with Katie Leclerc!

IMTA had the exclusive opportunity to ask Katie Leclerc about her role on the hit show Switched at Birth, her acting career and her experience at IMTA!

What is your favorite part of starring in ABC Family's Switched at Birth?

Katie: The wonderful people I get to work with. We work long hours and it’s good that everyone is fun and supportive of each other.

How is portraying the role of Daphne unique?

Katie: I have never been so challenged in playing a role. I have to remember my lines, hit my mark, speak in English, speak in American Sign Language, and use an accent. It’s all worth it and I get to watch Constance who learned sign language for the show perform with fluidity like she's known it for years. We have a very talented set!

Who is your acting inspiration?

Katie: I'm loving what Joseph Gordon-Levitt is doing.

How did participating at IMTA help you launch your career?

Katie: I got my first Manager from participating in IMTA. I learned a lot from her and will never forget the experiences I had.

How old were you when you competed at IMTA and what kind of experience what it for you?

Katie: I was 15 and went into it thinking that I could come out with a jump on the competition. There are a lot of actors in LA and the more you train and discipline yourself in your craft the better off you'll be. More importantly though I went to have fun. My mom got to come with me and together we experienced New York! After passing out headshots in the lobby we would grab a hot dog on the street on our way to a theatre. It's about living in the moment and making the best from what you have.

What is one thing about you most people don't know?

Katie: I hate mustard. Haha

What advice for future IMTA Contestants?

Katie: IMTA can be a launch pad for you or it can be a vacation for you. I got the best advice I've ever received right before going into my first competition. My dad said "define the moment, don't let the moment define you." If you REALLY want a career in the entertainment industry IMTA can help put you in front of people that will make you connections but you have to make it happen.

At the age of 15, Katie attended an IMTA Convention in New York where she met her manager who helped launch her acting career. Katie first landed a role on Veronica Mars before guest starring on The Riches, The Ex List, The Big Bang Theory and The Hard Time of RJ Berger. Katie also starred in the movies Flying By and The Inner Circle. Alongside her role as Daphne on ABC Family's Switched at Birth, Katie is also currently in post-production of the films Seven Lanterns and The Ones.

Photo credits: Dedrah Faday

Katie Leclerc Switched At Birth

IMTA alum Katie Leclerc is starring as Daphne Vasquez in the new drama called Switched at Birth. The story is about two girls who were accidentally switched at birth. When the mistake is discovered the families struggle with how to work together. The next episode called Dance Among Daggers airs tomorrow June 27 on ABC Family.

Katie competed at IMTA when she was fifteen where her talent, gorgeous face and appealing personality impressed many of the casting directors, agents and managers who were at IMTA scouting for new talent. She starred in the movies The Inner Circle with fellow IMTA alum Lauren Storm, The Devil's Tomb and Flying By.

Katie's mother Vicki Leclerc shared the following with us:
"It's all because of IMTA. Katie has been able to launch her career because of IMTA."

Watch Katie in the first episode below!

Be sure to tune in tomorrow night to see Katie in this fantastic new series!

Katie Leclerc in Switched at Birth!

IMTA alum Katie Leclerc is starring as Daphne Vasquez in the new ABC Family drama Switched at Birth! The first look at the new series debuted during the recent season premiere of ABC Family's hit The Secret Life of the American Teenager! ABC Family is promoting Switched at Birth very early and creating a lot of anticipation and buzz for the summer must-see show which will debut in June!

Switched at Birth is the story of two girls who were accidentally switched at birth. According to IMDB, "Bay Kennish grew up in a wealthy family with two parents and two brothers, while Daphne Vasquez, who lost her hearing as a child due to a case of meningitis, grew up with a single mother in a poor neighborhood. Things come to a dramatic head when both families meet and struggle to learn how to live together for the sake of the girls. "

It is a very challenging role for Katie as she has to speak her lines with a deaf accent and use ASL to sign her lines as well. The drama is being assigned the high-profile time slot immediately after Secret Life of the American Teen!

Katie competed at IMTA when she was fifteen where her talent, gorgeous face and appealing personality impressed many of the casting directors, agents and managers who were at IMTA scouting for new talent. Katie's mother Vicki Leclerc shared the following with us:
"It's all because of IMTA. Katie has been able to launch her career because of IMTA."

Katie has shot several PSA's and interviews about bullying recently. Katie will be featured in an upcoming Seventeen magazine photo layout and interview and she has had interviews with Entertainment Tonight promoting Switched at Birth. The show and photos of the cast will also be featured on billboards, posters and buses.

Stay tuned for more of this talented young actress!