Dylan T. MacDonald | Model, Actor, Dancer, Author

About

Dylan T. MacDonald is a multi-disciplinary performer and artist based in Austin, Texas. On the runway and in front of the camera, he brings editorial range and commercial ease to fashion and brand work. On the competition floor, he is an All-Star cheer athlete performing advanced stunts and tumbling at the sport's highest levels. Behind the scenes, he is a skilled SFX makeup artist, building characters, injuries, and creatures for film, theater, and photography. And on the page, he is a gold-medal-winning writer and published author whose work spans poetry and forthcoming publications. Across every discipline, Dylan works with the same signature: precision, imagination, and a presence that holds the room.

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Fashion & Modeling

Versatile fashion model bringing every look to life with style and confidence. Runway walks with poise that holds the audience. Editorial, print, and commercial work that carries mood and message in one frame.

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Author

Award-winning writer and published author. Dylan's work spans poetry and published collections, bringing to the page the same precision and presence he brings to every performance.

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Gold Key

“Nobody Cares”

Poetry, 2025

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Silver Key

“Crash, Crash, Crash”

Poetry, 2023

The nation's longest-running teen arts honor, since 1923. Alumni include Stephen King, Sylvia Plath, and Andy Warhol. The Gold Key is its highest regional award.

Contributing poet

100 Poems & Possibilities for Healing, Volume 3

A collection of poems and prompts for healing from poets around the world, published by Brave Healer Productions. Dylan is a featured contributing poet. Released January 2026.

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Contributing author

Brave Kids: Short Stories to Inspire Our Future World-Changers, Volume 3

An anthology of short stories by young authors around the world, written to inspire hope and courage in the next generation. Dylan is a featured contributing author. Released May 2025.

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Dance

Avid K-pop dancer studying under Rina Chae of EnBeat Studio San Antonio. Precision choreography and stage presence built through disciplined training and live performance.

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Cheer

All-Star cheer athlete with energy, precision, and show-stopping performance. Advanced stunts, tumbling, and choreography delivered at full pressure in front of live audiences.

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SFX & Creative Arts

Skilled SFX makeup artist blending artistry and innovation. Character creation for film, theater, and photography, from realistic injuries and aging effects to fantastical creatures with a seamless finish.