Derived from a Native American name meaning “High Mountain,” Zaltanyah embodies both ascent and perspective. Zir middle name Zetta Native American name meaning “Rose,” Zaltanyah embodies both beauty and venom. An actress, singer, model, dancer, and fashion visionary, Ze is carving a space in entertainment that defies traditional categories. Rather than fitting into one lane, Zaltanyah merges performance, couture design, music, and advocacy into a bold, multi-dimensional creative identity.
Calling Zirself Hollywood’s “Emo Cinderella,” Ze transforms the phrase into something far deeper than an aesthetic. It is autobiography. After surviving bullying, domestic violence, and sexual assault, Zaltanyah turned pain into propulsion. Art became both armor and anthem: a way to reclaim narrative and empower others to do the same.
“I’ve always felt like an outsider of this world. More then just an outcast.” Zir follows.
Identifying spiritually as non-binary and biologically female, Zaltanyah embraces Ze/Zir and She/Her pronouns, representing a generation of artists expanding conversations around identity and authenticity in modern media. Believing she is an alien born in a human body.
Dreams Whispered in Secret
Creativity began in silence. Raised in a strict religious household, opportunities for artistic expression were limited. Yet television and film offered escape and revelation. Watching Lizzie McGuire and the film Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, Ze imagined performing alongside Hilary Duff and Lindsay Lohan.
“I never truly felt my authentic self while trapped in my tower like Repunzel.” Ze explains.
Those visions were not idle fantasies; they were quiet declarations of destiny.
A near-fatal toxic mold exposure in 2020 shifted everything. Confronting mortality forced clarity. Life, Ze realized, was too fragile to postpone purpose. Soon after, an invitation to audition for iPOP! arrived a moment Zaltanyah describes as divine timing. Ze seized it.
“I felt like the Hilary Duff song. Why not? Take a crazy chance.” Ze smiles. “Or perhaps her song, “Fly”. I thought to myself, maybe, just maybe I can sing. What Dreams Are Made Of one day with Hilary on stage.” Ze says boldy.
In the first year alone, Ze earned 17 callbacks and later secured representation with Robert “Bob” Blume of Step Forward Entertainment, marking a decisive step forward.
Training Tempered by Resilience
“I cannot thank the Kirsten Poulin, German Morales, and Courtney Stewart enough.” Zir continues. “It upsets me when people look down on IPOP, I don’t understand why. They have built an empire where an individual can walk through the door into Hollywood. Like Ariana Grande once did, I stepped through it because of IPOP!
Much of Zaltanyah’s development came through rigorous self-education. Acting studies include programs at Margie Haber Studio, Unstoppable Actors Academy, National Performers Academy, SCSOPA, and The Study Acting Studio, alongside mentorship from Jareb Dauplaise and Robert Vito.
Music training spans Vendera Vocal Academy, Stevie Mackey Studio, School of Rock, and Ridley Academy, where Ze studies piano under Stephen Ridley.
Dance training ranges from K-Pop instruction with Jae Shim and Jay Kim through Keens Academy to ballroom styles including Bachata, Tango, and Salsa. Ze is also learning Korean, French, and Japanese to connect authentically with global audiences.
Harvezt Angelz: The Phoenix Persona
Under the stage identity Harvezt Angelz, Zaltanyah channels a Seraphim-inspired alter ego — part phoenix, part dragon. The philosophy is clear: if a dream feels attainable, it is not ambitious enough.
“Harvezt Angelz is not a white fluffy angel. We are dragon like Seraphim angels. I coined Harvezt Angelz with the dream of it being a band name or a group name. What that entails, well that’s a secret dream only a handful know of.” Ze implies coyly. “Be on the lookout for Harvezt Angelz music and Zaltanyah will be my Actors name.” Ze shrugs.
Through Harvezt Angelz Dezignz, Ze creates custom statement jackets and runway pieces worn by performers, merging fashion with theatrical storytelling. At iPOP!, a Wicked-inspired gala ensemble and an Emerald City runway coat earned multiple casting opportunities, including portraying the Angel of Music in a Phantom-themed presentation.
On-Screen Breakthrough
Zaltanyah recently appeared in the independent feature And Out Comes the Wolf, directed by Danny Peykoff and written by Jason Neese and Jamie Neese.
The production features actors such as Orlando Norman, Giancarlo Esposito, Harold Perrineau, Taryn Manning, and Ryan Hurst.
“I don’t pull the princess thing out of nowhere. Anyone who truly meets me is touched by an angel. Jamie, Jason, & Danny they all feel like instant family. Almost like we met in another dimension or timeline.” Ze explains in thought.
Though Ze’s role was non-speaking, the camera consistently found Zir in club sequences styled entirely from Zir own pop-punk wardrobe; an authentic extension of identity rather than costume.
“Every morning the wardrobe crew would smile and say I always came with the best outfits and sent me straight to hair and makeup.” Ze giggles.
Award-Winning Drive
Zaltanyah’s iPOP! journey has included multiple top placements:
Winner: TV Beauty Commercial (2026) (self-written script on Spencer Charnas brand Pretty Evil Co).
Winner: Dance Competition (2026)(self-choreographed to Ice Nine Kills – A Grave Mistake).
3rd Runner Up: Monologue Competition (2026)(Jim Carrey’s – Liar Liar Monologue).
3nd Runner Up: Fashion Print Competition (2025).
2nd Runner Up: Dance Competition (2025)(self-choreographed to Imminence – Alleviate).
Scholarship Award (2025 & 2026) to return to IPOP
Performing the winning choreography live for Ice Nine Kills months prior to competition remains one of Zir most emotional milestones.
“I felt so seen for my potential.” Ze continues heavily, “A lady scorned me and said, “You’d be good in a church worship dance.” I deeply felt was a dig like. You’re not cut out for industry. Guess I proved her wrong when I won winner of dance competition to the same song I performed for her.” Ze smiles. “The underdog story is always a favorite.”
Beyond the Spotlight
Standing five feet tall, Zaltanyah challenges rigid runway standards, advocating for greater height inclusivity in high fashion. Ze envisions future collaborations with houses like Dior, Prada, and Christian Louboutin — or launching independent platforms to create that space personally.
Dream roles span fantasy and gothic universes, from Anastasia-inspired royalty to Zatanna and Spider-Girl and even Star Wars villain Zannah: Television inspirations include Gossip Girl and The Vampire Diaries.
“It’s always been a dream of mine to play live action Anastasia. It just fits her name is Anya. Get it Zalt-ANYAh.” Ze emphasized on Anya part of their name.
Even with bold theatrical ambitions and a heart wrenching story, Zaltanyah embraces the identity of “Sweetheart,” a title that both Danny Peykoff and Spencer Charnas distinguished her as.
“It was the moment that Spencer Charnas called me Sweetheart. I felt seen for my true heart. And not just my beauty.”
Yet beyond ambition lies heart. Zaltanyah often describes Zir core identity in one word: “Sweetheart.” Long-term, Ze plans to establish House of Refuge, a nonprofit supporting survivors of domestic violence and homelessness, both causes causes deeply rooted in Zir lived experience.
A Kingdom Self-Built
Zaltanyah’s rise is built on hidden dreams within zir own heart and holding onto cinematic masterpieces like The Lion King, Anastasia, A Cinderella Story and Confessions of a Teenage Drama queen. From trauma to training rooms, from custom couture to cinematic sets, Ze proves that impossibility is simply raw material waiting to be reshaped.
“My Motto now is if a dream seems possible to you, you are NOT dreaming BIG enough. Dream Big with Harvezt Angelz. That’s what I always say now. And I will always believe in fairytales. Mine is coming. I can just feel it.” Ze smiles gently.
As Harvezt Angelz ascends, phoenix-like, Hollywood may soon discover that its “Emo Cinderella” walking the red carpets of stardom.
The question is. Who will be her “Prince Charming.”
