Kay Panabaker

Stephanie Kay Panabaker, born on May 2, 1990, is an American zoologist and retired actress. She gained recognition for her roles in the 2009 reboot of Fame as Jenny Garison, Phil of the Future as Debbie Berwick, and Summerland as Nikki Westerly. Kay is the younger sister of actress Danielle Panabaker. Born in Orange, Texas, to Donna and Harold Panabaker, she began acting in community theatres in Chicago, Philadelphia, and Atlanta, following her sister's footsteps. Kay excelled academically and graduated as the valedictorian at the age of 13. She received academic scholarships and earned an associate degree with honors from Glendale Community College at 15 years old.