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| Demi Lovato |
Birth Date: August 20, 1992
Birth Place: Dallas, Texas, USA
Job Titles: Actress, Singer, Songwriter
Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato was born on August 20, 1992 in Dallas, TX. One of three sisters, which included Dallas - also an actress and singer and five years her senior - and Madison, who was ten years younger. . Lovato attended school in the Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School District, where she sang in the choir at Cross Timbers Middle School for three years.
After the acting bug bit Lovato at the age of six, she soon found herself auditioning for a recurring role on "Barney & Friends" (PBS, 1992- ). During the auditions, Lovato met and befriended fellow actress Selena Gomez, who - along with Lovato - also became a regular on "Barney." Over the years, the two became best friends; even going on to co-star in the Disney Channel movie, "Princess Protection Program" (2009).
Lovato's career post-"Barney" consisted of appearances in the drama "Prison Break" (FOX, 2005- ) and in the Nickelodeon sitcom "Just Jordan" (2007- ). In January 2007, the former Texas pageant girl landed the role of Charlotte in "As The Bell Rings," a Disney Channel short series. The wheels started turning fast for the young star after getting cast in the lead role in Camp Rock. "Camp Rock" was a fairy tale for the MySpace generation - a girl g s to a summer music camp, meets the boy of her dreams (played by heartthrob J Jonas), tries to fit in with the mean girl clique, and follows her heart all the way to the end-of-summer talent show. Along with showcasing her acting, singing and dancing abilities, she also demonstrated through Mitchie, a relatable and likeable charm.
Like a few of her contemporaries, not only was she an actress and singer, but Lovato also played guitar and piano. Her musical talent and growing popularity earned her a spot touring with the Jonas Brothers in the summer of 2008 as well as beginning the recording of her debut album.
Thus, in September 2008, production started on Lovato's very own TV series "Sonny with a Chance," in which she played Sonny, a 15-year-old girl who is discovered during a casting call and given her own sketch comedy show.
WHAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT DEMI LOVATO
- 2002 Debuted as Angela on the PBS children s series Barney & Friends
- 2006 Guest-starred on the second season of Prison Break (FOX)
- 2007 Landed the role of series regular, Charlotte Adams, on the first season of Disney Channel s As the Bell Rings
- 2008 Co-starred with the Jonas Brothers in the Disney Channel Original Movie Camp Rock as a young singer songwriter named Mitchie Torres
- 2008 Performed at a Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show
- 2008 Released her debut album Don t Forget ; featured the Jonas Brothers on several tracks
- 2008 Signed a recording contract with Hollywood Records and began touring with the Jonas Brothers
- 2009 Joined former Barney & Friends co-star, Selena Gomez, in the Disney Channel movie Princess Protection Program
- 2009 Played the lead in the Disney Channel Original Series, Sonny With a Chance
- 2009 Will release second studio album Here We Go Again on July 21
- 2010 Guest-starred as a teen patient in an episode of ABC s medical drama Grey s Anatomy
- 2010 Reprised role of Mitchie Torres in the Disney Channel sequel, Camp Rock: The Final Jam
- Nominated for the 2010 Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actress: Comedy
- Won various talent competitions and pageants in Texas
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