Kelli Berglund
Kelli Berglund | |
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| File:Kelli Berglund 2013 Dance Awards Benefit Show (clipped).png Berglund at the 2013 Dance Awards Benefit Show | |
| Born | Kelli Michelle Berglund February 8, 1996[1] Moorpark, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, dancer, singer |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Known for | Lab Rats |
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Kelli Michelle Berglund (born February 8, 1996) is an American actress, dancer and singer.[2] She portrays Bree Davenport, a bionic teenager with lightning speed in the Disney XD series, Lab Rats.[1][3] She stars in the Disney Channel Original Movie, How to Build a Better Boy, where she portrays Mae Hartley, a tech-savvy young woman who along with her best friend, devise a plan to create the perfect boyfriend.[4]
Career
Kelli Berglund began her career at a young age, gracing the small screen as a series regular on TLC's Hip Hop Harry. TV appearances also include Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader, and America's Next Producer. Berglund also appeared in the indie film, Bye Bye Benjamin. Her commercial credits include campaigns for Old Navy, Hyundai, Bratz, McDonald's and Mattel, among others.[1] She has also appeared in print and modeling campaigns for Reebok and the Camarillo Academy of Performing Arts.[1] Berglund has been honored with many awards in dance for her lyrical contemporary, hip-hop, tap, and jazz techniques. Though she is equally versatile in these types of dance, her favorite style is contemporary — a blend of ballet and jazz.[5][6]
Berglund stars as Bree, an overly outgoing, bionic super-human with super speed, in the Disney XD live-action comedy series Lab Rats alongside co-stars: Tyrel Jackson Williams, Billy Unger, and Spencer Boldman. Bree is one of the three bionic teen siblings, who try to navigate their way through a "normal" world of school, friends and family, with the occasional bionic glitch.[6] In 2013, Berglund guest starred on the Disney XD series Kickin' It, where she played karate prodigy Sloane Jennings. In this episode, her character sings "Had Me @ Hello" as a duet with Kim Crawford, played by Olivia Holt.[7]
In mid-2013, Berglund began work on the Disney Channel Original Movie, How to Build a Better Boy, in which she stars as Mae Hartley, one of the two main roles.[4] The film is directed by Paul Hoen and premiered on August 15, 2014.[8] She sings "Something Real" with China Anne McClain which was released on July 29, 2014.[9]
Personal life
A native of California, Berglund resides in Moorpark, California with her parents, Mark and Michelle Berglund, and younger sister, Kirra. She is a graduate of Moorpark High School's independent study program. In her spare time, she enjoys swimming, spending time with her sister, dancing, video editing, still photography and creating original films on her computer.[1][6]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Bye Bye Benjamin[6] | Birthday Party Guest | Minor role; short film |
| 2015 | One Night | Rachel | Post-production |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–08 | Hip Hop Harry[6] | Herself | Recurring role; TLC's TV show |
| 2012–present | Lab Rats/Lab Rats: Bionic Island | Bree Davenport | Main role; Disney XD Original Series |
| 2013 | Kickin' It | Sloane Jennings | Episode: "The New Girl" |
| 2014 | How to Build a Better Boy | Mae Hartley | Lead role; TV film (Disney Channel Original Movie) |
| 2016 | Lab Rats: Elite Force[10][11] | Bree Davenport | Main role; Disney XD Original Spin-off Series |
Discography
Featured singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?" (among Disney Channel Circle of Stars) |
2014 | — |
Promotional singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Something Real"[9] (with China Anne McClain) |
2014 | — |
References
- ^ a b c d e Bentley, Amy (February 8, 2012). "Moorpark teen lands role in Disney XD series". Ventura County Star. Archived from the original on 2015-07-30. Retrieved 2012-06-22.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ ""Check out our list of talented "triple threats" for theatrical film & TV, commercial, dance and stage!"". morezap. Retrieved 2012-06-22.
- ^ Check Out Lab Rats' "Kelli Berglund". Fanlala. Retrieved 2012-06-22.
{{cite web}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ a b Ng, Philiana (July 31, 2013). "'A.N.T. Farm,' 'Lab Rats' Stars to Topline Disney Channel TV Movie". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 5, 2015.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Lab Rats' Kelli Berglund's "My Life"!". bopandtigerbeat. Retrieved 2012-06-22.
- ^ a b c d e "Kelli Berglund". Disney XD Press. Retrieved 2015-07-30.
- ^ "'Lab Rats' Kelli Berglund Guest Stars on Disney XD's Kickin' It". Fanlala. Sep 20, 2013. Retrieved Dec 16, 2013.
- ^ "China Anne McClain, Kelli Berglund & Ashley Argota Starring in Disney Channel Original Movie "How to Build a Better Boy"". shineon-media. August 1, 2013. Retrieved September 6, 2013.
- ^ a b "Something Real - China Anne McClain and Kelli Berglund". Amazon. 2014-07-29. Retrieved 2014-07-29.
- ^ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (September 3, 2015). "Disney XD Greenlights 'Lab Rats' and 'Mighty Med' Spinoff Series". Variety. Retrieved September 4, 2015.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (September 3, 2015). "Lab Rats & Mighty Med Spin-off Series to Succeed the Two Comedies on Disney XD". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 3, 2015.
External links
- Ask Kelli on BYOU: Be Your Own You
- Kelli Berglund at IMDb
- Kelli Berglund on X