The Young and the Restless

Biography

Christel Khalil joined the cast of THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS in July, 2002 as Lily Winters, the daughter of Drucilla and Neil Winters (Victoria Rowell and Kristoff St. John). She left "Y&R" in September, 2005, returning to the series in November, 2006.

Khalil's feature film credits include a starring role in White Like the Moon, as well as supporting roles in Interview with the Assassin, Milo the Kid, Matilda and Dragonfury. She provided the voice of Cornelia Hale in the animated television series W.I.T.C.H. Khalil also guest-starred on Malcolm in the Middle and That's So Raven.

In 2003 and 2004, Khalil was nominated for a Young Artists Award, which recognizes Hollywood's teen and child stars, for Best Performance in a TV Series. She was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in the category of Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series in 2004 and 2006. In 2005, 2006 and 2007, she was nominated for NAACP Image Awards as Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series.

Khalil was born and raised in Los Angeles, Calif. In her spare time she enjoys dancing, singing and horseback riding.