Alyson Michalka

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Alyson Michalka

Alyson Michalka in concert, August 2007.
Background information
Birth name Alyson Renae Michalka
Also known as Aly, Aly Michalka
Born March 25, 1989 (1989-03-25) (age 22)[1]
Origin Torrance, California, U.S.
Genres Acoustic rock, pop, pop rock, electropop
Occupations Actress, singer-songwriter, musician, dancer
Instruments Vocals, guitar, piano
Years active 2004–present
Labels Hollywood (2004–10)
Website http://www.78violet.com/
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Alyson Renae "Aly" Michalka (born March 25, 1989), often credited as Aly, is an American actress, singer-songwriter, and musician. Michalka gained fame for playing the role of Marti Perkins in the CW television drama Hellcats. She is also known for her roles as Keely Teslow in the Disney Channel original series Phil of the Future, Charlotte Barnes in the film Bandslam, Taylor Callum in the Disney Channel Original Movie Cow Belles, Rhiannon Abernathy in the Golden Globe-nominated teen film Easy A and as Tracy Morgan in the thriller The Roommate. She is also known as one-half of the musical duo 78violet (formerly Aly & AJ) with her sister Amanda Michalka.

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[edit] Early life

She was born in Torrance, California and grew up in Seattle, Washington and Southern California, with her sister, Amanda. Her father, Mark, owns a contracting company, and her mother, Carrie, is a musician and performed with the Christian "JC Band".[2][3]

[edit] Career

[edit] Acting

Michalka made her acting debut as Keely Teslow on the Disney Channel Original Series, Phil of the Future. She has also starred in the Disney Channel Original Movies Now You See It..., in which she played Allyson Miller, an ambitious television producer, and Cow Belles, in which she appears opposite her sister. She had a leading role in the Walden Media film Bandslam, about a group of misfits who form a rock band. The film, which also starred Vanessa Hudgens, was released in August 2009.[4]

Michalka had a main role as Marti Perkins in the CW cheerleading drama series Hellcats, alongside Ashley Tisdale. The series premiered on September 8, 2010. However, after one season it was announced by the CW that the show will not be renewed for the 2011–12 fall schedule.[5]

Michalka guest starred in an episode of CSI: NY that aired on September 30, 2011.[6]

[edit] Music

Michalka and her sister comprise the musical duo 78violet, and released their first album, Into the Rush, on August 16, 2005. The next year, they brought out a holiday album in September, covering 9 tracks, along with two originals, titled Acoustic Hearts of Winter. In July 2007, their album, Insomniatic, hit stores, featuring the American top 20 hit single, "Potential Breakup Song". The two were to release a third album in early 2010,[7] but it has been postponed after they left their label.

[edit] Personal life

Michalka has been playing the piano since she was five and started playing the guitar at the age of 13. She started acting when she was five years old, mostly in church play productions. She was raised as a Christian and continues to practice the faith.[8][9]

[edit] Filmography

Film roles
Title Year Role Notes
Now You See It... 2005 Allyson Miller Disney Channel Original Movie
Cow Belles 2006 Taylor Callum Disney Channel Original Movie
Super Sweet 16: The Movie 2007 Taylor Tiara TV film
Bandslam 2009 Charlotte Barnes
Easy A 2010 Rhiannon Abernathy
Roommate, TheThe Roommate 2011 Tracy Morgan
Long Time Gone[10] 2012 Janine Bosh

[edit] Discography

Michalka in concert on June 21, 2008 in Valdosta, Georgia

[edit] Solo

Television roles
Title Year Role Notes
Phil of the Future 2004–2006 Keely Teslow 43 episodes, main role
Haversham Hall 2006 Hope Mason Unsold Disney Channel pilot
Punk'd 2007 Herself Episode 8.8
Hellcats 2010–2011 Marti Perkins 22 episodes, lead role
CSI: NY 2011 Miranda 1 Episode, guest role[6]
Year Title Album
2009 "Amphetamine" Bandslam
"I Want You to Want Me"
"Someone to Fall Back On"
2010 "Belong Here" Hellcats (Music from the Television Series) – EP

[edit] Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated Work Result
2005 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actress Phil of the Future Nominated
2006 American Music Awards Contemporary Inspirational Artists of the Year Into the Rush
2011 Teen Choice Awards Choice Female Scene Stealer Easy A, The Roommate

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Family Tree Legends". Family Tree Legends. March 25, 1989. http://www.familytreelegends.com/records/calbirths?c=search&first=ALYSON+RENAE&last=MICHALKA&spelling=Exact&4_year=1989&4_month=0&4_day=0&5=&7=&SubmitSearch.x=47&SubmitSearch.y=18. Retrieved May 11, 2010. 
  2. ^ Axson, Scooby (July 7, 2006). "Article: Pop sisters: Better known for their acting, Aly and AJ leap onto music... | AccessMyLibrary – Promoting library advocacy". AccessMyLibrary. http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-15872042_ITM. Retrieved May 11, 2010. 
  3. ^ "Tweenage Riot". Blender Magazine. May 23, 2006. http://www.blender.com/guide/68270/tweenage-riot.html. Retrieved September 24, 2010. 
  4. ^ Aly & AJ Writing New Songs, Plot Films. Billboard. January 10, 2008.
  5. ^ Stanhope, Kate (May 17, 2011). "The CW Renews One Tree Hill and Nikita, Cancels Hellcats". TV Guide. http://www.tvguide.com/news/Tree-Hill-Nikita-Renewed-1033215.aspx. Retrieved August 17, 2011. 
  6. ^ a b Rice, Lynette (July 28, 2011). "'Hellcats' star to appear on 'CSI: NY'". Entertainment Weekly. http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/07/28/hellcats-star-to-appear-on-csi-ny/. Retrieved August 17, 2011. 
  7. ^ "New Album Delayed?". Aly & AJ Reaction. November 9, 2008.
  8. ^ "Aly & AJ, 11/05 – Interviews – Christian Music Today". Christianitytoday.com. http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/interviews/2005/alyandaj-1105.html. Retrieved May 11, 2010. 
  9. ^ "Grounded in Faith – Today's Christian". Archived from the original on February 17, 2007. http://web.archive.org/web/20070217140513/http://www.christianitytoday.com/tc/2007/001/12.52.html. 
  10. ^ [http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118041881?refCatId=13%2F%2F#.TlvAhB0M0Kk.twitter "Thesps sign up for 'Long Time Gone' August 26, 2011, Vareity

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