Julia Carlile

Julia Carlile is a dancer and actress known for her appearances on “Britain’s Got Talent” and her subsequent acting roles, often recognized for her scoliosis journey. After captivating audiences and earning a golden buzzer on the 2017 season of Britain’s Got Talent as a member of the dance troupe MerseyGirls, Julia Carlile established a versatile career in dance and acting. Her powerful performances, which depicted her personal battle with scoliosis, propelled MerseyGirls to the competition’s finals. During this pivotal period, Simon Cowell notably funded a portion of her critical double Anterior Scoliosis Correction (ASC) surgery, which she underwent with Doctors Antonacci, Betz, and Cuddihy.

Prior to this breakthrough, Carlile had gained foundational experience, appearing as a schoolgirl and extra in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks (2011-2012), providing an uncredited voice role in the video game PlayStation Vita Pets (2014), and featuring as Molly in a 2016 episode of CBBC’s Hank Zipzer. Following her surgery and recovery, Carlile demonstrated her resilience and continued commitment to performance. In 2018, she returned to dance with MerseyGirls, and in 2019, the troupe toured with Bailey McConnell, KNE & Gabz. The same year, MerseyGirls returned to Britain’s Got Talent: The Champions, where Carlile showcased her continued ability to dance post-surgery, reaching the top 10 of the finals.

Her consistent progression across dance and acting underscores her adaptability and unwavering commitment to the arts, making her a compelling and versatile talent.