Aly Michalka
| Aly 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 Keely Teslow in the Disney Channel original series Phil of the Future. She is also known for her roles as Marti Perkins in the CW television drama Hellcats, Taylor Callum in the Disney Channel Original Movie Cow Belles, and Rhiannon Abernathy in the Golden Globe-nominated teen film Easy A. 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] She also played a role in the movie 'The Roommate' as the heroine's friend.
In 2004 Aly was cast in the role of Keely Teslow on the Disney Channel Original Series, Phil of the Future. The series saw Aly in a regular role and was her Acting debut. The show followed a family from the future whom gets stranded in the 21st century due to their time machine breaking down. The series premiered on June 18, 2004 to initial success from viewers. In 2006 Disney Channel ended the series after two seasons. The series finale aired on August 19, 2006 with 43 episodes to date. Aly also appeared in two Disney Channel Original Movies Cow Belles and Now You See It....
Aly has also made a guest appearance on CSI: NY and in 2006 starred in an unsold Disney Channel pilot Haversham Hall which was not picked up.[5] In 2007 Aly starred alongside her sister Amanda in the MTV television film Super Sweet 16: The Movie based on the MTV original series My Super Sweet 16. She played the role of the villainous popular mean girl Taylor Tiara. In 2009 she appeared in the Summit Entertainment musical comedy film Bandslam about a group of misfits who form a rock band. The film is Aly's first theatrical motion picture role. Despite failing at the box office the film and Aly's performance was well received among critics.
In April 2010 The CW announced Aly Michalka was cast in the main role of Marti Perkins on the Cheerleading Drama series Hellcats. The series also starred Ashley Tisdale, Matt Barr and Heather Hemmens. The show premiered to September 8, 2010 to a successful 3 million viewers. Despite a successful premiere, ratings failed to remain high with the series finale reaching a low 1.19 million viewers. In May 2011 The CW announced the show was not renewed for a second season.[6] In 2010 and 2011 respectively Aly had major supporting roles in films Easy A and The Roommate.
Aly is set to star in the Independent Drama film Long Time Gone alongside Eva Longoria, Virginia Madsen and Amanda Crew. The film is set to be released sometime in 2012. In February 2012 Michalka was cast in the upcoming FOX Comedy television series Rebounding which is set to premiere sometime in 2012.[7]
[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,[8] 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.[9][10]
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Now You See It... | Allyson Miller | Disney Channel Original Movie |
| 2006 | Cow Belles | Taylor Callum | Disney Channel Original Movie |
| 2007 | Super Sweet 16: The Movie | Taylor Tiara | TV film |
| 2009 | Bandslam | Charlotte Barnes | |
| 2010 | Easy A | Rhiannon Abernathy | |
| 2011 | The Roommate | Tracy Morgan | |
| 2012 | Long Time Gone[11] | Janine Bosh |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004–2006 | Phil of the Future | Keely Teslow | 43 episodes, main role |
| 2006 | Haversham Hall | Hope Mason | Unsold Disney Channel pilot |
| 2007 | Punk'd | Herself | Episode 8.8 |
| 2010–2011 | Hellcats | Marti Perkins | 22 episodes, lead role |
| 2011 | CSI: NY | Miranda | 1 Episode, guest role[5] |
| 2012 | Rebounding | TBA | Up-coming Fox comedy pilot[7] |
[edit] Discography
[edit] Solo
| Year | Title | Album |
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| 2009 | "Amphetamine" | Bandslam |
| "I Want You to Want Me" | ||
| "Someone to Fall Back On" | ||
| 2010 | "Brand New Day" | Hellcats (Music from the Television Series) – EP |
| "Belong Here" |
[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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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 "Pilot Scoop: Hayden Panettiere Joins Nashville, Hellcats Alumna Cast in Fox's Rebounding" TV Line.com, March 1, 2012
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Thesps sign up for 'Long Time Gone' August 26, 2011, Variety
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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
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- Living people
- Musicians from California
- Musicians from Washington (state)
- People from Seattle, Washington
- People from Torrance, California
- 78violet
