Alyson Michalka
| Alyson Michalka | |
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 Alyson Michalka in concert, August 2007. |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alyson Renae Michalka |
| Also known as | Aly, Aly Michalka |
| Born | March 25, 1989 [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/ Signature  |
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
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
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| 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 | |
| The Roommate | 2011 | Tracy Morgan | |
| Long Time Gone[10] | 2012 | Janine Bosh |
[edit] Discography
[edit] Solo
| 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 |
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| 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
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Tweenage Riot". Blender Magazine. May 23, 2006. http://www.blender.com/guide/68270/tweenage-riot.html. Retrieved September 24, 2010.
- ^ Aly & AJ Writing New Songs, Plot Films. Billboard. January 10, 2008.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "New Album Delayed?". Aly & AJ Reaction. November 9, 2008.
- ^ "Aly & AJ, 11/05 – Interviews – Christian Music Today". Christianitytoday.com. http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/interviews/2005/alyandaj-1105.html. Retrieved May 11, 2010.
- ^ "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.
- ^ [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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- 1989 births
- 21st-century actors
- Actors from California
- Actors from Washington (state)
- American child actors
- American child singers
- American Christians
- American female guitarists
- American female singers
- American film actors
- American performers of Christian music
- American pop singers
- American singer-songwriters
- American television actors
- Hollywood Records artists
- Living people
- Musicians from California
- Musicians from Washington (state)
- People from Seattle, Washington
- People from Torrance, California
- 78violet
