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Meaghan Martin

Meaghan Jette Martin (born February 17, 1992[1]) is an American actress, singer and dancer who is best known for her role as Tess Tyler in the Disney Channel original movies Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. She also starred in the now canceled ABC Family television series 10 Things I Hate About You as Bianca Stratford.

Personal life

Martin was born in Las Vegas, Nevada and has two brothers and one sister. She started modeling at age five.[1] Martin also appeared in several community theater productions in Las Vegas such as Peter Pan and performed for her Showteam and later made her professional theater debut in a Los Angeles production of 13.[1][2] She appeared in several television commercials such as for Cabbage Patch Kids and Barbie.[1] Martin has a rescue dog.

Acting

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’s 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 original movie, Camp Rock, which also stars Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers.

Martin was selected by TV Guide in 2008 as one of the "13 Hottest Young Stars to Watch".[3] She was the online host for the 2008 Disney Channel Games.

Martin also voiced the character Naminé in all subsequent releases in Kingdom Hearts series, replacing Brittany Snow, who did not return to the series.

Martin starred in the ABC Family sitcom 10 Things I Hate About You as Bianca (originated by Larisa Oleynik in the film version). She also had the role of Megan Kennedy in the independent film Dear Lemon Lima. Martin filmed the sequel to Camp Rock, Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, reprising her role as Tess Tyler, which was released on September 3, 2010 on Disney Channel. It was announced that Martin will star in the upcoming film Mean Girls 2. It will be the sequel to the 2004 film, Mean Girls.[4]

Music

Martin recorded two solo songs in Camp Rock, "Too Cool" and "2 Stars". Martin sang a version of "When You Wish Upon a Star" for the 2009 re-release of Disney's Pinocchio, as well as appearing in the related music video. She has also recorded a song for the Wizards of Waverly Place Soundtrack called "Magic (Xanadu)". Martin has partnered with Build-A-Bear Workshop for their "Love.Hugs.Peace" movement. For the ad campaign, she recorded a special version of "Let's Talk About Love". She also recoreded two songs for Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, "Tear it Down" and "Walkin in My Shoes", alongside Camp Rock 2 co-star Matthew "Mdot" Finley. She is also on collaborative song "It's On", which features all of her co-stars from the movie. All songs appear on the soundtrack to the movie.

Martin also appeared in Demi Lovato's music video for the song "Remember December".

Martin will not be a part of the Jonas Brothers World Tour 2010 along with Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato, and the cast of Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam because she is filming Mean Girls 2. Martin announced via Facebook that she had won the role of Jo in the film.

Appearances

  • Hair Colour = Blonde
  • Eye Colour = Blue

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
2006 Cooking Rocks Unknown Pilot
2007 The Suite Life of Zack and Cody Stacey Episode: "Sleepover Suite"
Just Jordan Ashley Episode: "Home Alone In The Diner"
Close to Home Candy Episode: "Fall from Grace"
2008 House, M.D. Sarah[5] Episode: "Joy to the World"
Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream Herself
Jonas Brothers: Band in a Bus Herself
Disney Channel's 3 Minute Game Show Herself / Host
Camp Rock Tess Tyler Disney Channel Original Movie
Kingdom Hearts Re:Chain of Memories Naminé Video game, voice
Disney Channel Games Herself / Host
Disney Channel's Totally New Year Herself
2009 Leo Little's Big Show Herself
10 Things I Hate About You Bianca Stratford TV series (2009-2010)
Dear Lemon Lima Megan Kennedy Independent film
Holly and Hal Moose: Our Uplifting Christmas Adventure Easton Elf Animated TV movie (voice)
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days Naminé Video game, voice
2010 Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam Tess Tyler Disney Channel Original Movie
Privileged High School Girl
Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Naminé Video game, voiceover
2011 Sironia Aubrey Post-Production
Mean Girls 2 Jo Mitchell Post-Production

Discography

Year Title Notes
2008 "Too Cool" Camp Rock
"2 Stars"
"We Rock"
"Video Girl" A Little Bit Longer (Voice Over)
2009 "When You Wish Upon A Star" DisneyMania 6
"Let's Talk About Love" Build-A-Bear Workshop Promo
"Magic" Wizards of Waverly Place Soundtrack
"Hate You" MySpace
2010 "Walkin' In My Shoes" with Matthew "Mdot" Finley Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam
"Tear It Down" with Matthew "Mdot" Finley
"Its On" with the cast of Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam

Awards

Awards
Year Result Award Category Nominated Work
2010 Nominated Young Artist Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Comedy or Drama) 10 Things I Hate About You

References

  1. ^ a b c d Meaghan Jette Martin official site, "Biography". Accessed 22 June 2009.
  2. ^ Disney Channel, undated. "Camp Rock - MEAGHAN JETTE MARTIN. Accessed 9 October 2008.
  3. ^ TVGuide.com reveals tomorrow's tween stars today, overlooks mini Clay Aiken (July 2, 2008). MTV Buzzworthy. Accessed 2009-06-21.
  4. ^ http://hollywoodcrush.mtv.com/2010/06/24/mean-girls-2-meaghan-martin-maiara-walsh
  5. ^ http://www.tv.com/House/Joy+to+the+World/episode/1240256/cast.html

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