LOS ANGELES, CA, September 17, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ — SAG-AFTRA sibling actors Naiya Singh Padilla and Elijah Surin Padilla are entering a new chapter in their entertainment careers, reuniting with longtime manager and acting coach Shanelle Gray and working with Jevonne Cortez-Bell at Complete Management Group.
The reunion brings the siblings back to a professional relationship that dates to some of their most active years as young performers. While previously working with a team led by Gray, both Naiya and Elijah consistently auditioned, worked and booked opportunities across television, film, voiceover and national advertising.
“Our family has a long history with Shanelle, and both Naiya and Elijah have always had a special connection with her,” said parents Don Padilla and Shkira Singh. “During the years they worked together, the kids were consistently working and building real momentum. Now they’re older, more focused and genuinely excited about acting again, so coming back together felt very natural.”
Two Young Careers, One New Chapter
Naiya Singh Padilla has already built credits spanning major entertainment franchises, voiceover and national campaigns. She voiced Sami/SP-39 in three episodes of Lucasfilm Animation’s Star Wars: The Bad Batch and appeared in the NBA’s 75th Anniversary “NBA Lane” campaign, where her work placed her alongside some of basketball and entertainment’s most recognizable names.
Now a high school student and competitive volleyball player at Sunshine, Naiya is returning to acting with a more mature perspective while balancing entertainment, academics and high-level athletics. Her return gives her team the opportunity to introduce the industry to the teenage performer she has become while building on the professional foundation she established as a child actor.
Elijah Surin Padilla voiced Kai in Apple TV+’s Eva the Owlet and appeared as Young Angry Mike in Bromates and Manuel in Angel. His additional credits include Waking Up Dead, Welcome Home and other film projects. He has also appeared in nationally aired advertising campaigns for brands including Google and WhatsApp.
Earlier in his career, Elijah was cast as a series regular in a George Lopez-led pilot that ultimately did not move forward to series. He also landed a lead voice role in an untitled Nickelodeon animation project, further establishing his experience across both live-action and voice performance. His current IMDb biography references the Nickelodeon voice-animation role.
At 13, Elijah is now transitioning into a new casting stage, pursuing teen comedy, feature film, episodic television and animation opportunities.
Both siblings have returned to regular training at Shanelle Gray Studios, with continued development and preparation becoming a central part of their renewed commitment to acting.
“This isn’t about trying to recreate what Naiya and Elijah accomplished when they were younger,” Don Padilla said. “They’ve grown up, their personalities have developed, and they understand the work differently now. What makes this exciting is that they’re returning to people who already know them while getting the opportunity to introduce the industry to the actors they are becoming.”
For Shkira Singh, their renewed enthusiasm for the craft is equally important.
“They understand now that acting is about much more than getting an audition,” Singh said. “They’re excited about training, preparation, coaching and doing the work. That’s what makes this chapter especially exciting for us.”
Complete Management Group is led by Shanelle Gray whose career spans acting, coaching, production and talent management. The company currently lists Jevonne Cortez-Bell among its talent managers.
About Naiya Singh Padilla
Naiya Singh Padilla is a Los Angeles-based SAG-AFTRA actor and student-athlete. Her credits include the voice of Sami/SP-39 in Lucasfilm Animation’s Star Wars: The Bad Batch and the NBA’s 75th Anniversary campaign. Outside entertainment, Naiya is a competitive volleyball player and high school student.
About Elijah Surin Padilla
Elijah Surin Padilla is a Los Angeles-based SAG-AFTRA actor whose credits span television, film, animation and national advertising. His work includes Apple TV+’s Eva the Owlet, Bromates, Angel, Waking Up Dead and national commercial campaigns. At 13, he is continuing his training while pursuing television, feature film, comedy and voiceover opportunities.
About Complete Management Group
Complete Management Group is a talent management company representing actors and entertainers. Naiya and Elijah are working with Shanelle Gray and Jevonne Cortez-Bell as they begin the next stage of their professional careers.
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