Meaghan Martin
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Meaghan Jette Martin (born February 17, 1992 in Las Vegas, Nevada[1]) is an American actress and singer who is best known for her role as Tess Tyler in the Disney Channel original movie Camp Rock. She also stars in the ABC Family TV Series 10 Things I Hate About You.
Acting
Martin started modeling at age five[1]. She also appeared in several community theater productions in Las Vegas and later made her professional theater debut in a Los Angeles production of 13.[1] She also appeared in several television commercials such as for Cabbage Patch Kids and Barbie.[1]
Martin made her television debut in 2006, with the television pilot Cooking Rocks! It was followed by roles in programs such as Nickelodeon’s Just Jordan and CBS’ Close to Home, as well as a guest stint in the Disney Channel series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. She was eventually cast as the lead antagonist in the Disney Channel television movie Camp Rock, which also stars Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers.
Martin, who is trained in ballet, jazz, hip-hop and tap dancing, was selected by TV Guide as one of the "13 Hottest Young Stars to Watch".[2]
Martin is in the ABC Family pilot, 10 Things I Hate About You as Bianca. She also had the role of Megan in the independent film Dear Lemon Lima.
Music
Martin had two solo songs in Camp Rock, "Too Cool" and "2 Stars". She also sings a version of "When You Wish Upon a Star" for the 2009 DVD/Blu-Ray release of Disney's Pinocchio (1940 film). Martin has partnered with Build-A-Bear's love.hugs.peace movement. For the ad campaign, she recorded a special version of "Let's Talk About Love".
Filmography
Television
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Leo Little's Big Show | Herself | |
| Dear Lemon Lima | Megan Kennedy | ||
| 10 Things I Hate About You | Bianca Stratford | TV series | |
| Privileged | Middle School Girl | post-production | |
| 2008 | House, M.D. | Sarah[3] | |
| Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream | Herself | ||
| Jonas Brothers: Band in a Bus | Herself | ||
| Disney Channel's 3 Minute Game Show | Host | ||
| Camp Rock | Tess Tyler | ||
| 2007 | The Suite Life of Zack and Cody (Sleepover Suite) | Stacie | |
| Just Jordan (Home Alone In The Diner) | Ashley | ||
| Close to Home (Fall from Grace) | Candy | ||
| 2003 | Cheaper By The Dozen | Cheerleader | (uncredited) |
Theater
| Year | Stage Play |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 13[4] |
| Year | Place | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Disney Channel Games | Online Host |
Video games
| Year | Game | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories | Naminé |
| 2009 | Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days | Naminé |
Discography
Song
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | "Too Cool" | Camp Rock OST |
| "2 Stars" | Camp Rock OST | |
| 2009 | "When You Wish Upon A Star" | Pinocchio 70th Anniversary Platinum Edition |
| "Let's Talk About Love" | Build A Bear Workshop | |
| "Magic" | [[Wizards of Waverly Place (soundtrack)|Wizards of Waverly Place |
References
- ^ a b c d Meaghan Jette Martin official site, "Biography". Accessed 22 June 2009.
- ^ TVGuide.com reveals tomorrow's tween stars today, overlooks mini Clay Aiken (July 2, 2008). MTV Buzzworthy. Accessed 2009-06-21.
- ^ http://www.tv.com/House/Joy+to+the+World/episode/1240256/cast.html
- ^ Disney Channel, undated. "Camp Rock - MEAGHAN JETTE MARTIN. Accessed 9 October 2008.