Hunter King, born Hayley Ashley King on October 20, 1993, in Ventura, California, is an American actress known for her work in television dramas and comedies. She began her acting journey in local theater productions in Agoura Hills, California, where she developed her passion for performance at a young age.
Hunter’s professional acting career started with guest roles on several television series, including Roswell, Hidden Hills, and the popular Disney Channel show Hannah Montana. These early appearances helped establish her presence in the entertainment industry and paved the way for more significant roles.
Hunter gained national recognition for her role as Adriana Masters on Nick at Nite’s family drama Hollywood Heights. The show, which aired in 2012, marked a turning point in her career and showcased her talent in a dramatic lead role. During her time on the series, she connected with producer Jill Farren-Phelps, a pivotal moment that would lead to her next major role.
Jill Farren-Phelps subsequently cast Hunter in the long-running CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless without requiring an audition. Hunter joined the show in October 2012 as Summer Newman, a character that would become one of her most notable roles.
Her performance on The Young and the Restless earned her critical acclaim and garnered her multiple accolades, including a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series in both 2014 and 2015. She was also nominated for a Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a Daytime TV Series – Young Actress, solidifying her stature in daytime television.
Expanding her range into comedy, Hunter King joined the main cast of the CBS ensemble sitcom Life in Pieces in 2015. The show allowed her to demonstrate her versatility as an actress, moving between drama and comedy with ease. Her role contributed to the ensemble’s dynamic and the series' overall popularity during its four-season run.
In her personal life, Hunter King became engaged to Nico Svoboda in August 2018. The couple met on the set of The Young and the Restless, where Nico worked as a crew member. Their relationship became public after two years of dating. However, the engagement was eventually called off, and the two went their separate ways. Despite the breakup, Hunter has remained focused on her professional career and continues to take on new acting projects.
| Birth Date: | 20 Oct, 1993 |
| Age: | 26 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Ventura County |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American actress |
| Net Worth 2021: | 3 million |
