Meaghan Jette Martin

Meaghan Jette Martin
Martin at the Hannah Montana: The Movie premiere in April 2009
Born	Meaghan Jette Martin (1992-02-17) February 17, 1992 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Occupation	Actress, singer
Years active	2006–present
Website
MeaghanJetteMartin.com

Meaghan Jette Martin (/ˈmeɪɡən/; born February 17, 1992^[1]) is an American actress and singer. She was best known for her role as Tess Tyler in the Disney Channel original movies, Camp Rock and Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. She starred in the now canceled ABC Family television series 10 Things I Hate About You as Bianca Stratford, the main character Jo in Mean Girls 2 and for voicing Naminé in the video game series Kingdom Hearts since 2008.

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]

Acting

Martin made her acting 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. Martin eventually cast as the lead antagonist Tess Tyler in the Disney Channel original movie, Camp Rock, starring 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 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 returned to reprise her role as Tess Tyler in Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, was released on September 3, 2010 on Disney Channel. In 2011, Martin played the main character Jo in the direct to video sequel Mean Girls 2. Martin also played the role of Aubrey in the film Sironia, which was released in 2011.

On June 16, 2011, Martin appeared for one night in Super Summer Theatre's live production of "Annie" at Spring Mountain Ranch in Las Vegas, Nevada in the role of Star-To-Be.

Martin is also starring in Wendy (web series) as Wendy alongside Tyler Blackburn. Wendy is a dark twist on 'Peter Pan'. The series premiered on macys.com on September 15, 2011.

In 2013, Martin appeared in the film adaptation Geography Club as Trish, while she appeared in one episode of MTV's Awkward and the thriller The Good Mother was aired on Lifetime Channel.

Music

Martin recorded two 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. The song debuted at number fifty-two on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Songs chart, becoming her first and only chart single. It has since peaked at number thirty-six.

Martin also recorded a version of the Olivia Newton-John song "Magic" for the Wizards of Waverly Place soundtrack. Martin has partnered with Build-A-Bear Workshop for their "Love.Hugs.Peace" movement. For the ad campaign, Martin recorded a special version of "Let's Talk About Love". Martin also recorded two songs in Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, "Tear it Down" and "Walkin in My Shoes", alongside the Camp Rock co-star Matthew "Mdot" Finley. Martin also appear on the collaborative song "It's On", which features the co-stars of the film. All songs appear on the soundtrack of the film.

Martin appeared in the music video "Remember December" by Demi Lovato.

Martin did not join the Jonas Brothers Live in Concert tour, with Demi Lovato and the cast of Camp Rock, because she was filming Mean Girls 2.

Filmography

Discography

Soundtracks

Singles

Awards

References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 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.

External links

• Official Website
• Meaghan Jette Martin at the Internet Movie Database
• Official Youtube Channel