Mandy Musgrave
| Mandy Musgrave | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Amanda Marie Musgrave September 19, 1986[1] Orlando, Florida, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse(s) | Matt Cohen (m. 2011) |
| Children | 1 |
Amanda Marie "Mandy" Musgrave (born September 19, 1986)[1] is an American actress and singer. Best known for her portrayal of Ashley Davies on the television series South of Nowhere, as well as portraying Misty Monroe in the web series Girltrash! and its musical prequel film Girltrash!: All Night Long. She has also appeared on a number of shows as a guest star.
Early life
Musgrave was born in Orlando, Florida, and began acting at the age of 6. Originally uninterested in becoming an actress, the change came in high school when acting became her passion. She performed roles in Anything Goes and The Miracle Worker.[1]
Career
Musgrave soon acquired attention from casting directors and talent agencies after her arrival in Los Angeles. Within a year, she appeared on the television show CSI. Her big break came when she landed the role of Chelsea Benson on the daytime drama Days of Our Lives, appearing on the series from 2004 to 2005. In addition, Musgrave appeared on The King of Queens in 2005. Later that year, she debuted on South of Nowhere as Ashley Davies. The character has become "an icon among teenagers across America". The role "catapulted [Musgrave] to another level of fame among teenagers and young adults".
In 2007 Musgrave appeared opposite her South of Nowhere love interest Gabrielle Christian in 'web series Girltrash!. Musgrave portrayed actress Misty Monroe; Christian played college graduate Colby Robson. In 2014, Musgrave and Christian reprised their roles in a new musical film called Girltrash: All Night Long by Angela Robinson (D.E.B.S.). The film is a prequel to the webseries.
Musgrave has also starred in Dan's Detour of Life a webseries comedy written by the producers of That '70s Show. She portrayed Jessie Ford, a 15-year-old high school student dealing with her parents' abrupt divorce. In 2010 Musgrave was cast in a guest role on the television series 90210. She appeared in three episodes as Alexa, Gia's ex-girlfriend.[2]
Personal life
Musgrave has two sisters (one twin sister Jamie and one older sister Brianna), and enjoys playing volleyball, water polo and kickball. In her spare time, Musgrave spends time with South of Nowhere co-stars Gabrielle Christian, Maeve Quinlan, and Matt Cohen. Musgrave married Cohen in May 2011.[3] Musgrave gave birth to the couples first child, a son, on April 4, 2015.[4] Musgrave is a frequent runner, sings karaoke, writes her own poetry and paints collages.[1]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Pope Dreams | Virginia Venable | |
| 2009 | 16 to Life | Darby | |
| 2012 | Chutes and Ladders | Teacher #1 | Short film |
| 2013 | Windsor Drive | June | |
| 2013 | Girltrash: All Night Long | Misty Monroe | Released Feb. 2014 |
| 2014 | Hard Crime | Ms. Hammer | Post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-2005 | Days of Our Lives | Chelsea Brady | Regular role (195 episodes) |
| 2005 | King of Queens, TheThe King of Queens | Suzie | Episodes: "Gym Neighbors", "Hi, School" |
| 2005 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Jackie Ryan | Episode: "4x4" |
| 2005-2008 | South of Nowhere | Ashley Davies | Main role (43 episodes) |
| 2007 | Girltrash! | Misty Monroe | Main role (11 episodes) |
| 2008 | Dan's Detour of Life | Jessie Ford | TV film |
| 2008 | 3Way | Trouble | Episodes: "Let the Gaymes Begin: Parts 1 & 3" |
| 2009 | Rockville CA | Jackie | Episode: "D List" |
| 2009 | Eli Stone | Tessa | Episode: "Tailspin" |
| 2010 | Middle, TheThe Middle | Kate | Episodes: "The Neighbor", "The Jeans" |
| 2010 | 90210 | Alexa | Episodes: "Rats and Heroes", "Girl Fight!", "Another, Another Chance" |
| 2011-2013 | Cowgirl Up | Dakota | Recurring role (12 episodes) |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1st Annual Wave Awards, Academy of Wireless Arts, Video and Entertainment | Favorite Mobile Dramatic Artist, "South of Nowhere" | Won | [5] |
References
- 1 2 3 4 Mandy Musgrave Biography. "Mandy Musgrave Biography". Imdb.com. Retrieved 22 April 2011.
- ↑ Kregloe, Karman (October 26, 2009). "Mandy Musgrave cast in lesbian role on "90210"". Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ↑ She Wired Staff (May 18, 2011). "South of Nowhere's Mandy Musgrave and Matt Cohen Are Newlyweds!". Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ↑ Thursday, July 14, 2011, 12:17 BST (July 14, 2011). "Matt Cohen replaces Drew Seeley on '90210' - 90210 News - US TV". Digital Spy. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
- ↑ "1st Annual Wave Awards Winners Revealed By Academy Of Wireless Arts, Video And Entertainment". E World Wire. Retrieved January 16, 2016.