Overview (1) Height 5' 5" (1.65 m) Mini Bio (1) Katherine Hughes is an actress, known for Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015), Men, Women & Children (2014) and Surviving Family (2012). Trivia (5) Katy Perry, Nora Jones, Adele and Amy Winehouse are some of her musical inspirations. Her lifelong dream is becoming a successful actor. She competed in Radio Disney's Next Big Thing, season 5 for a chance to record her own single and a guest starring role on Austin & Ally to perform her song. She did not make it to the finals, but had gotten 3rd place. She graduated from High School 1 year early to commit 100% of her time to acting and singing. She was the only girl on her flag football team at age 11.