This article is about the American singer and actress. For the daughter of Senator John P. Hale, see
Lucy Lambert Hale.
Lucy Kate Hale (born June 14, 1989)[1] is an American actress and singer. She won the reality show American Juniors. She is known for her roles as Becca Sommers in Bionic Woman, Rose Baker in Privileged, Sherrie in the horror film Scream 4, and Aria Montgomery on the ABC Family series Pretty Little Liars.
Life and career [edit]
Hale is a native of Memphis, Tennessee.[2] She first appeared on television in the reality show American Juniors in 2003. She was part of the vocal quintet formed with the top 5 finishers.[3] After American Juniors, Hale appeared as guest roles on shows such as Drake & Josh, Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide, The O.C., and How I Met Your Mother. She appeared in two episodes of the Disney Channel show Wizards of Waverly Place.
Hale appeared in "NBC's" short-lived re-imagining of the Bionic Woman as Becca Sommers, younger sister to title character Jaime Sommers (played by Michelle Ryan).[2] She made her big screen debut in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 portraying Effie, the younger sister of Lena Kaligaris (played by Alexis Bledel). Hale then co-starred in the CW TV show Privileged as Rose Baker, with Ashley Newbrough and Joanna Garcia.[4] She starred in the Lifetime TV movie Sorority Wars.[5]
In December 2009, Hale was cast as Aria Montgomery in the TV series Pretty Little Liars, based on the book series by Sara Shepard.[6] Hale won a 2010 Teen Choice Award ("Choice Summer TV Star: Female") for her portrayal of Aria on the show.[7] In January 2010, Hale guest-starred on the CSI: Miami episode "Show Stopper".[8] In August 2010, she was cast in a cameo in Scream 4.[9]
Hale was cast as the lead for A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song. Filming began in February 2011[10] and the film aired in January 2012. Hale hosted the April 25 episode of Punk'd where she successfully pranked Ian Harding, Vanessa Hudgens and Josh Hutcherson.[11]
Hale described music as her "first love".[12] Her early musical influences were Shania Twain and Faith Hill but what ignited her interest in pursuing music was Britney Spears' "Baby One More Time".[13] She recorded songs for A Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song.[14]
On June 12, 2012, it was announced that she had signed a deal with Hollywood Records. A country-music single and an album are expected in 2013.[13]
Filmography [edit]
Discography [edit]
- Soundtrack
As a part of American Juniors [edit]
- Soundtrack
Awards [edit]
| Year |
Award |
Category |
Work nominated |
Result |
| 2010 |
Teen Choice Awards |
Choice Summer TV Star: Female |
Pretty Little Liars |
Won |
| 2011 |
Teen Choice Awards |
Choice Summer TV Star: Female |
Pretty Little Liars |
Won |
| 2012 |
Teen Choice Awards |
Actress: Drama |
Pretty Little Liars |
Won |
References [edit]
- ^ a b Lucy Hale - biography. Allmusic. Accessed 2012-12-23. "A Tennessee native, singer and actress Lucy Kate Hale was born on June 14, 1989."
- ^ a b Lucy Hale. NBC. Accessed 2008-11-11.
- ^ American Juniors. Allmusic. Accessed 2008-11-11.
- ^ Robert Bianca (September 9, 2008). 'Privileged': The kids are all white, and kind of shallow, too. USA Today. Accessed 2008-11-11.
- ^ Sorority Wars, the Definitive Lucy Hale Interview. Gosh!TV. Accessed 2009-10-17
- ^ ABC Family Announces Additional Casting for its Upcoming Pilots "Melissa & Joey," "Untitled Michael Jacobs Project" and "Pretty Little Liars" ABC Family Press Release (December 7, 2009). Accessed 2009-12-30.
- ^ Winners of Teen Choice 2010 Announced. Accessed 2010-09-26.
- ^ Guest Star Alert: Lucy Hale on CSI Miami Season 8. Accessed 2012-09-11
- ^ Shenae Grimes, Lucy Hale Join ‘Scream 4′ Cast. August 27, 2010. Celebuzz. Accessed 2012-07-04.
- ^ Warner Premiere film 'Another Cinderella Story: Once Upon a Song' auditions underway for ABC Family. January 19, 2009. ABC Family Auditions. Accessed 2012-02-05.
- ^ Ian Harding Gets Pranked by Lucy Hale on Punk'd: "I'm So Glad I Didn't Cry!" (VIDEO). April 27, 2012. Wetpaint. Accessed 2012-04-29
- ^ Rachel Levine (January 9, 2012). Lucy Hale on Singing in New 'Cinderella' Movie: Music Was "My First Love" OK! Magazine. Accessed 2012-06-15
- ^ a b Jorge Gomez (June 12, 2012). ‘Pretty Little Liars’ star Lucy Hale signs with Hollywood Records. TheCelebrityCafe. Accessed 2012-06-15.
- ^ Scott Hulver (January 2, 2011). Lucy Hale Is Addicted happily to Social Networking. Wetpaint. Accessed 2012-06-15.
External links [edit]
| Persondata |
| Name |
Hale, Lucy |
| Alternative names |
Hale, Lucy Kate |
| Short description |
Actress, singer |
| Date of birth |
June 14, 1989 |
| Place of birth |
Memphis, United States |
| Date of death |
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| Place of death |
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