JoJo Siwa

JoJo Siwa

Joelle in 2015
Born Joelle Joanie Siwa
(2003-05-19) May 19, 2003
Nebraska, US
Residence Los Angeles, California, United States
Occupation
Years active 2013–present

Joelle Joanie Siwa (born May 19, 2003), better known as JoJo Siwa or JoJo with the Big Bow, is an American dancer, singer, actress and YouTuber, known for appearing for two seasons on Dance Moms along with her mother, Jessalynn Siwa, and for her singles "Boomerang" and "Kid in a Candy Store". Siwa posts daily videos of her day-to-day life on her second YouTube channel JJ's world.

Career

Siwa was a top-5 finalist on the second season of the series Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition and the youngest contestant on season 2.[1] She appeared on the show with her mother and was eliminated in week 9.[2]

Siwa began auditioning for Abby Lee Miller's ALDC dance competition team in 2014 and was selected for the team in early 2015.[3] At the same time, she began to appear on the Lifetime reality show Dance Moms, which follows the ALDC team.[4]

Siwa's single, "Boomerang", was released in May 2016 for digital download and followed a previous single, "I Can Make You Dance". "Boomerang" addresses the subject of online bullying.[4][5] The music video for the song has been viewed more than 220 million times and over 1 million likes. Siwa has an accessory line sold at the Claire's retail stores that includes her signature bows.

Filmography

As herself

Year Title Notes
2013 Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition Contestant, 10 episodes
2015 The View Performed in group dance "Together We Stand"[6]
Good Day L.A. Guest[7]
Good Day New York Guest[8]
2015–16 Dance Moms Season 5 - 6
2016 Nickelodeon's Ultimate Halloween Costume Party Ghost/Creepy Girl
Make It Pop Guest[9]
Bizaardvark Herself, guest
The Thundermans Guest; episode: "Thundermans: Banished!"
2017 Nickelodeon's Not-So-Valentine Special Guest; acted in skits

Discography

Singles

Year Title Certifications
2016 "Boomerang"
2017 Kid in a Candy Store"

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Nominated
person or work 		Result Ref.
2015 Industry Dance Awards Dancers Choice Awards
Favorite Dancer 17 & Under		 JoJo Siwa Nominated [11]
2016 Won [12]
Reality Television Awards Most Heartfelt Moment Dance Moms
2017 Kids' Choice Awards Favorite Viral Music Artist JoJo Siwa

References

  1. ↑ Siwa, JoJo. "Meet JoJo", ItsJoJoSiwa.com, accessed July 19, 2016
  2. ↑ "Abby's Ultimate Dance Competition Divas in the House: JoJo Eliminated", November 6, 2013, July 19, 2016
  3. ↑ Who Is JoJo Siwa? Meet The Newest 'Dance Moms' Season 5 Star. Ibtimes.com (January 14, 2015). Retrieved on 2016-11-27.
  4. 1 2 'Dance Moms' Star JoJo Siwa Takes on Bullying in 'Boomerang': Exclusive First Listen. Billboard (May 5, 2016). Retrieved on 2016-11-27.
  5. ↑ JoJo Siwa Confronts Bullying In New Single "Boomerang". Bsckids.com (May 10, 2016). Retrieved on 2016-11-27.
  6. ↑ Dance Moms "Together We Stand" On The View For Alexa Bolton Who's Battling Cancer. September 26, 2015 – via YouTube.
  7. ↑ JoJo Siwa: from 'Dance Moms' to her own holiday bash – Story | KTTV. Foxla.com (November 30, 2015). Retrieved on 2016-11-27.
  8. ↑ JoJo Siwa – Video | WNYW. Fox5ny.com (March 18, 2016). Retrieved on 2016-11-27.
  9. ↑ Catch a First Look at "Gonna Be Lit" from the 'Make It Pop: Summer Splash' Special – Twist. Twistmagazine.com. Retrieved on November 27, 2016.
  10. ↑ "Gold & Platinum - RIAA". Retrieved 6 August 2017.
  11. ↑ "Industry Dance Awards Dancers Choice Awards 2015 – Nominees". Industry Dance Awards.
  12. ↑ "Dancers Choice Awards 2016: Nominees", Industry Dance Awards, accessed July 19, 2016
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