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Hayley Kiyoko

Hayley Kiyoko Alcroft[1] (born April 3, 1991), known professionally as Hayley Kiyoko, is an American actress, singer and dancer. She is best known for playing Velma Dinkley in Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins and Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake Monster as well as Stella Yamada from the Disney Channel film Lemonade Mouth.

Career

She has appeared on Wizards of Waverly Place as Stevie Nichols and on the children's series Unfabulous. She has appeared as Stella Yamada in the Disney Channel Original MovieLemonade Mouth[2] and in national commercials, including GM OnstarSlim Jim and Cinnamon Toast Crunch.[3]
In high school, she has served as Student Council President and Vice President. She also founded the step team for her high school. Upon graduation, she was accepted into Clive Davis School of Recorded Music at New York University.[2]
Kiyoko's musical activities include being a member of the former girl group the Stunners,[4] formed by musician Colleen "Vitamin C" Fitzpatrick, and performing music at Los Angeles area clubs.[5] The group was an opening act for Justin Bieber's My World Tour in the Summer of 2010.[4]

Filmography

Year↓Title↓Role↓Notes
2004UnfabulousGirlGuest role (uncredited)
2009Scooby-Doo! The Mystery BeginsVelma DinkleyMain role
2010Wizards of Waverly PlaceStevie NicholsRecurring role, 4 episodes
2010Scooby-Doo! Curse of the Lake MonsterVelma DinkleyMain role
2011Lemonade MouthStella YamadaMain role
2011Zeke and LutherSusie VandelintzerGuest role

[edit]References

  1. ^ "2009 Agoura High graduate lands feature role in ‘Scooby Doo’ movie"The Acorn. 2009-09-10. Retrieved 2011-04-28.
  2. a b "HAYLEY KIYOKO "Stella Yamada"". Disney Channel Medianet. Retrieved 2011-04-30.
  3. ^ Hazuda, Matt (2008-08-01). "PR: Warner Premiere & Cartoon Network to Release Live-Action SCOOBY-DOO Prequel"Toon Zone. Retrieved 2009-11-11.
  4. a b GUEST CONTRIBUTOR (2011-01-14). "ROCK OF ASIAN: Hayley Kiyoko, Star Of The Disney Channel’s Forthcoming lemonade mouth". racialicious.com. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. ^ Fischer, Sophia (2008-07-24). "PR: Warner Premiere & Cartoon Network to Release Live-Action SCOOBY-DOO Prequel"The Acorn. J.Bee NP Publishing, Ltd.. Retrieved 2009-11-11.

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Naomi Scott

Naomi Scott (born 6 May 1993) is an English actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Mohini "Mo" Banjaree in the Disney Channel Original Movie Lemonade Mouth,[1] and as Megan in the Disney Channel UK seriesLife Bites. She will also co-star in the upcoming Steven Speilberg-produced series Terra Nova.[2]

Life and career

Scott was born in LondonEngland. Her mother is a Ugandan raised Indian and her father is British.[3] She began her singing career with the Bridge Church Youth Band and performed regularly in school musical and drama productions. She was later discovered by British pop singer Kelle Bryan from the all-girl band Eternal, who signed her as a client. She went to work with British songwriters and producers Xenomania.[3]
Her first major acting role was an Disney Channel UK series Life Bites. In 2010, she was cast as Mohini "Mo" Banjaree in the 2011 Disney Channel Original MovieLemonade Mouth, her first role in an American production. She will also co-star in the series Terra Nova which slated to premiere in Fall 2011 on Fox.[2]
Scott is also a humanitarian. She regularly participated in missionary and outreach work. She has traveled to Slovakia to teach English in secondary schools and perform with her youth band. [3]

[edit]Filmography

Year↓Title↓Role↓Notes
2009Life BitesMeganSeries regular, 11 episodes
2011Lemonade MouthMohini "Mo" BanjareeDisney Channel Original Movie
2011Terra NovaMaddy ShannonSeries regular, upcoming series

[edit]References

  1. ^ Wesley, Tommy (April 14, 2011). "Meet The Girls of Lemonade Mouth: Naomi Scott". Retrieved April 17, 2011.
  2. a b Lachonis, Jon (January 11, 2011). "FOX Unleashes Terra Nova Promo Pics"Zap2it.com. Retrieved April 17, 2011.
  3. a b c "NAOMI SCOTT "Mohini (Mo) Banjaree"". Disney Channel Medianet. Retrieved April 17, 2011.

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Bridgit Mendler

Bridgit Claire Mendler (born December 18, 1992) is an American actress, singer, musician and songwriter. She is best known for her lead role as Teddy Duncan on the Disney Channel Original Series Good Luck Charlie and her recurring role as Juliet Van Heusen on Wizards of Waverly Place. She has also appeared in Labor PainsAlvin and the Chipmunks: The SqueakquelBeverly Hills Chihuahua 2, starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie Lemonade Mouth. She has signed with Hollywood Records who plans to release her debut studio album in 2012.

Early life

Mendler was born on December 18, 1992 in Washington, D.C.[2] and moved with her family to the San Francisco area town of Mill Valley at age eight. It was there where she first expressed interest in acting and began working in plays.[3]She became the youngest performer in the San Francisco Fringe Festival.[4]

[edit]Career

Mendler landed a San Francisco agent when she was 11 years old.[5] When she was thirteen, she began working in the Los Angeles market, signing with an agent and landing her first L.A. role in the soap opera General Hospital.
In 2008, Mendler played the role of Kristen Gregory in the film The Clique. In 2009, Mendler guest starred as Nick Jonas's love interest on the series premiere of Jonas. That same year, she co-starred with Lindsay Lohan in the filmLabor Pains.
She has also guest-starred in eight episodes of Wizards of Waverly Place as Juliet Van Heusen, a vampire that Justin Russo (David Henrie) falls in love with. She currently stars in the Disney Channel Original Series Good Luck Charlie, which premiered on April 4, 2010. Her other filmography credits include Alice Upside Down (2007) and Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel (2009).
Her credits as a singer include the theme song for Good Luck Charlie, entitled "Hang in There Baby". She also sang a cover of "When She Loved Me" from Toy Story 2 for DisneyMania 7.[6] She recorded a song for the Disney film Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue, called "How to Believe". In late 2010, Mendler wrote and performed the song "This Is My Paradise" for the motion picture Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2. It premiered on the Disney Channel on December 19, 2010.[7] In 2011, She starred as Olivia White, the lead role in the Disney Channel Original Movie Lemonade Mouth. As of March 31, 2011, Mendler has signed withHollywood Records.[8]

Filmography

Film
YearFilmRoleNotes
2007Alice Upside DownPamela JonesSupporting role, direct-to-DVD film
2008The CliqueKristen GregoryMain role, direct-to-DVD film
2009Labor PainsEmma ClayhillMain role, made-for-TV film
2009Alvin and the Chipmunks: The SqueakquelBecca KingstonSupporting role, theatrical film
2011Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2AppolineSupporting role, direct-to-DVD film
2011Lemonade MouthOlivia WhiteLead role, Disney Channel Original Movie
2011The Borrower ArriettyArriettyLead role, animated Japanese film (English version)
2011Good Luck Charlie: The MovieTeddy DuncanLead role, Upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie
Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2009–2010Wizards of Waverly PlaceJuliet van HeusenRecurring role (8 episodes), Disney Channel Original Series
2010-presentGood Luck CharlieTeddy DuncanLead role, Disney Channel Original Series
Guest appearances
YearTitleRoleNotes
2006General HospitalLulu's Dream Daughter1 episode
2009JonasPenny Ken1 episode
2011Disney's Friends for Change GamesHerselfCaptain of the Yellow Team
Video games
YearTitleRoleNotes
2006Bone: The Great Cow RaceThornVoice role

[edit]Music

YearSongAlbum
2010"Hang in There Baby"Good Luck Charlie
"When She Loved Me"Disneymania 7
"How to Believe"Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue
2011"This Is My Paradise"Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2
"Somebody"Lemonade Mouth
"We Can Change the World"Disney's Friends for Change
2012"Arrietty's Song"The Borrower Arrietty

[edit]Music videos

YearTitleNotes
2010"How to Believe"Premiered on Disney Channel
"This Is My Paradise"Premiered on Disney Channel
2011"Somebody"Premiered on Disney Channel
"We Can Change the World"Premiered on Disney Channel

[edit]Awards and nominations

Awards
YearResultAwardCategoryNominated work
2010NominatedTeen Choice AwardsTV Breakout Star FemaleGood Luck Charlie
WonPopstar! MagazineFemale Newcomer
NominatedJ-14's Teen Icon AwardsIcon of TomorrowHerself

[edit]References

  1. ^ Bridgit Mendler DEBUT ALBUM Details
  2. ^ Bridgit Mendler
  3. ^ "A star is born"backstage.com. Retrieved 2010-12-15.
  4. ^ "BRIDGIT MENDLER "Teddy Duncan"". Disney ChannelMedianet.
  5. ^ Bridgit Mendler biography at Bridgit Mendler Online.com
  6. ^ Bridgit Mendler's audio interview with Tommy2.net
  7. ^ Bridgit Mendler “This Is My Paradise” Music Video
  8. ^ Gallo, Phil (March 31, 2011). "Bridgit Mendler Signs with Hollywood Records". Billboard.biz.

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