Alexandra Shipp
| Alexandra Shipp | |
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| Born | July 16, 1991 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2009–present |
Alexandra Shipp (born July 16, 1991) is an American actress, known for her roles on the TV series House of Anubis, as the title role in the biographical television film Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B, and in films such Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel, Switched at Birth, and Victorious, Shipp starred in Drumline: A New Beat.[1][2] and as young Storm in the 2016 superhero film X-Men: Apocalypse.[3][4]
Early life
Alexandra Shipp was raised in Phoenix, Arizona.[5] Her father is African-American and her mother is white.[6] She acted in plays from a young age and met her manager at 14. Her first audition was for Nickelodeon. Shipp moved to Los Angeles at the age of 17 to pursue an acting career.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel | Valentina | Minor role |
| 2011 | In Time | Karl | Minor role |
| 2014 | Drumline: A New Beat | Danielle "Dani" Raymond | TV film |
| 2014 | Aaliyah: The Princess of R&B | Aaliyah Haughton | TV film |
| 2015 | Straight Outta Compton | Kimberly Woodruff | |
| 2016 | X-Men: Apocalypse | Ororo Munroe / Storm | Post-production |
| 2016 | Dude | Amelia | Filming |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Switched at Birth | Ashley | Episode: "Dance Amongst Daggers" |
| 2012 | Victorious | Aleese | Episode: "The Gorilla Club" |
| 2013 | House of Anubis | KT Rush | Main role; 41 episodes |
| 2013 | Occult | Alana Hutchins | Unaired A&E pilot |
| 2013 | Awkward | Abby Martin | 2 episodes |
| 2014 | Ray Donovan | Tiffany | Episode: "Yo Soy Capitan" |
| 2014 | Days of Our Lives | Mary Beth | |
| 2015 | Your Family or Mine | Lucy | Upcoming TBS series |
Discography
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Gipsy | Original Song by Alexandra Shipp |
| 2008 | Difference in your Eyes | Original Song by Alexandra Shipp |
| 2008 | Apologize | Cover of the original song by OneRepublic |
| 2008 | Love Song | Cover of the original song by Sara Bareilles |
| 2008 | It's Okay | Original Song by Alexandra Shipp |
| 2008 | Could Be | Original Song by Alexandra Shipp |
| 2008 | Damaged Goods | Original Song by Alexandra Shipp |
| 2009 | Halo (part 1 & part 2) | Cover of the original song by Beyoncé |
| 2009 | Soldiers | Original Song by Alexandra Shipp |
| 2009 | The Answer | Original Song by Alexandra Shipp |
| 2009 | Carousel | Original Song by Alexandra Shipp |
| 2010 | Come Back | Original Song by Alexandra Shipp |
| 2010 | Am I Yours | Original Song by Alexandra Shipp |
| 2010 | Just Business Interlude | Original Song by Alexandra Shipp |
| 2010 | Gone | Original Song by Alexandra Shipp |
| 2014 | My Prerogative | Cover of the original song by Bobby Brown |
| 2014 | At Your Best | Cover of the original song by Aaliyah Haughton |
| 2014 | Got To Give It Up | Cover of the original song by Aaliyah Haughton |
| 2014 | Journey To The Past | Cover of the original song by Aaliyah Haughton |
| 2014 | The One I Gave My Heart To | Cover of the original song by Aaliyah Haughton |
References
- ↑ Wendy Williams Announces Executive-Producer Role on Aaliyah Biopic
- ↑ http://madamenoire.com/449567/alexandra-shipp-will-play-aaliyah-in-lifetime-biopic/
- ↑ http://www.cinemablend.com/new/How-X-Men-Apocalypse-Introduce-Young-Storm-Cyclops-Jean-Grey-71145.html
- ↑ http://uk.eonline.com/news/617637/x-men-apocalypse-alexandra-shipp-sophie-turner-and-tye-sheridan-cast-as-storm-jean-grey-and-cyclops
- ↑ Personality Complex: Alexandra Shipp Goes From Emo Kid to Aaliyah
- ↑ http://rollingout.com/photos/celebrity-photos-photos/alexandra-shipp-best-twitter-photos/
- ↑ http://www.azcentral.com/story/entertainment/television/2014/11/03/aaliyah-lifetime-alexandra-shipp-phoenix/18372297/
- http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/alexandra-shipp/514321
- http://www.nickutopia.com/2012/07/19/alexandra-shipp-joins-the-cast-of-nickelodeons-house-of-anubis/
- http://www.celebrityteenscoop.com/2012/12/14/alexandra-shipp-takes-us-inside-the-house-of-anubis/
- http://www.twistmagazine.com/posts/twist-exclusive-twist-chats-with-alex-shipp-from-house-of-anubis-8796
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