: Donald co-choreographed and performed the iconic "hallway dance" that became a social media phenomenon.

Outside of her "killer" persona, Donald is described by peers and directors as a caring and highly talented student from South Auckland. Her ability to blend high-level gymnastics and dance into her acting has made her a standout figure in modern genre cinema.

Donald's performance was grounded in years of rigorous athletic training:

: She worked with movement coaches and directors to develop an "economical" movement style that differentiated the character from traditional puppets. Background and Athleticism

: She performed her own stunts, including the "cobra rise"—standing up from the ground without using her arms—and sprinting on all fours through the woods.

: She reprised her role as the physical performer for the sequel, M3GAN 2.0 , which premiered in mid-2025.

: Before her big-screen debut in M3GAN , she appeared as "Maya Monkey" in the Netflix series Sweet Tooth.

: She represented New Zealand at the 2019 Dance World Cup in Portugal, becoming the first Kiwi to win medals there (silver in Jazz and bronze in Contemporary dance).