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JoJo Siwa
Born
Joelle Joanie Siwa

(2003-05-19) May 19, 2003 (age 21)
Omaha, Nebraska
Occupations
Years active2013–present
Parent(s)Tom Siwa (father), Jessalyn Siwa (mother)
RelativesJayden Siwa (brother)[1]

Joelle Joanie "JoJo" Siwa (born May 19, 2003) is an American dancer, singer, actress, and YouTube personality. She is known for appearing for two seasons on Dance Moms along with her mother, Jessalynn Siwa, and for her singles "Boomerang" and "Kid in a Candy Store". Siwa posts daily videos of her day-to-day life on her YouTube channel 'Jojo's Juice'. [2] Her fans are known as Siwanators. [3]

Career

Siwa was a top-5 finalist on the second season of the series Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition and the youngest contestant on season 2.[4] She appeared on the show with her mother and was eliminated in week 9.[5]

Siwa began auditioning for Abby Lee Miller's ALDC dance competition team in 2014 and was selected for the team in early 2015.[6] At the same time, she began to appear on the Lifetime reality show Dance Moms, which follows the ALDC team.[7] She departed the team and the show in 2016.[8]

Siwa's single, "Boomerang", was released in May 2016 for digital download and followed a previous single, "I Can Make U Dance". "Boomerang" addresses the subject of online bullying.[7][9] The music video for the song has been viewed more than 450 million times and received over 2.5 million likes.

She is currently signed to Nickelodeon.

Merchandise

JoJo Siwa launched a range of large hair bows after her signature style in 2016. These are branded 'JoJo's Bows' and sold in Claire's Accessories. They have been extremely popular, but some British Primary Schools have banned them under uniform rules as they are too brightly coloured and 'distracting'.

She has now also released a JC Penny clothing range, many JoJo branded accessories, bedding, [10]and a singing JoJo doll. [2] She has also released a book encouraging self-confidence and chasing dreams. [10]

Filmography

Television series

Year Title Notes
2013 Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition Contestant, 10 episodes
2015 The View Performed in group dance "Together We Stand"[11]
Good Day L.A. Guest[12]
Good Day New York Guest[13]
2015–16 Dance Moms Season 5 - 6
2016 Nickelodeon's Ultimate Halloween Costume Party Ghost/Creepy Girl
Make It Pop Guest[14]
Bizaardvark Herself, guest
The Thundermans Guest; episode: "Thundermans: Banished!" (Nora's Fan)
2017 Nickelodeon's Not-So-Valentine Special Girl with Heart / Dancer[15]
Nickelodeon's Ultimate Halloween Haunted House Herself
Lip Sync Battle Shorties Herself
2017 School of Rock Aubrey

Films

Year Title Role
2018 Blurt Victoria

Discography

Singles

Year Title Certifications
2016 "Boomerang"
2017 "Kid in a Candy Store" None
2017 "I Can Make U Dance" None
2017 "Hold the Drama" None

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated
person or work 		Result Ref.
2015 Industry Dance Awards Dancers Choice Awards
Favorite Dancer 17 & Under 		JoJo Siwa Nominated [17]
2016 Won [18]
Reality Television Awards Most Heartfelt Moment Dance Moms
2017 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Viral Music Artist JoJo Siwa
2018 Favorite Musical YouTube Creator

References

  1. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=8s&v=bKMVpcbG-Uc=36s
  2. ^ a b "JoJo Siwa inspires a new clothing line by JCPenney". www.christiantoday.com. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
  3. ^ Bentley, David (2017-07-26). "This is what happened when JoJo Bows star came to Birmingham". birminghammail. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
  4. ^ Siwa, JoJo. "Meet JoJo", ItsJoJoSiwa.com, accessed July 19, 2016
  5. ^ "Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition Divas in the House: JoJo Eliminated", November 6, 2013, July 19, 2016
  6. ^ Who Is JoJo Siwa? Meet The Newest 'Dance Moms' Season 5 Star. Ibtimes.com (January 14, 2015). Retrieved on 2016-11-27.
  7. ^ a b 'Dance Moms' Star JoJo Siwa Takes on Bullying in 'Boomerang': Exclusive First Listen. Billboard (May 5, 2016). Retrieved on 2016-11-27.
  8. ^ Guide, Game & (2016-10-26). "'Dance Moms' Season 6 Spoilers, News & Update: JoJo Siwa Kicked Out From ALDC? Debbie Allen To Replace Abbie Miller?". Gamenguide. Retrieved 2017-08-27.
  9. ^ JoJo Siwa Confronts Bullying In New Single "Boomerang". Bsckids.com (May 10, 2016). Retrieved on 2016-11-27.
  10. ^ a b "The Wisdom of JoJo Siwa, the 14-Year-Old Megastar You Didn't Know Was a Megastar". KQED. 2017-10-06. Retrieved 2018-04-09.
  11. ^ Dance Moms "Together We Stand" On The View For Alexa Bolton Who's Battling Cancer. September 26, 2015 – via YouTube.
  12. ^ JoJo Siwa: from 'Dance Moms' to her own holiday bash – Story | KTTV. Foxla.com (November 30, 2015). Retrieved on 2016-11-27.
  13. ^ JoJo Siwa – Video | WNYW. Fox5ny.com (March 18, 2016). Retrieved on 2016-11-27.
  14. ^ Catch a First Look at "Gonna Be Lit" from the 'Make It Pop: Summer Splash' Special – Twist. Twistmagazine.com. Retrieved on November 27, 2016.
  15. ^ Nickelodeon's Not So Valentine's Special (2017), retrieved 2017-08-27
  16. ^ "Gold & Platinum - RIAA". Retrieved September 19, 2017.
  17. ^ "Industry Dance Awards Dancers Choice Awards 2015 – Nominees". Industry Dance Awards.
  18. ^ "Dancers Choice Awards 2016: Nominees", Industry Dance Awards, accessed July 19, 2016
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