Meaghan Martin
Meaghan Martin | |
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 Martin at the Hannah Montana: The Movie premiere in April 2009 | |
| Born | Meaghan Jette Martin February 17, 1992 |
| Alma mater | London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Height | 1.64 m (5 ft 5 in) |
| Spouse |
Oli Higginson (m. 2016) |
Meaghan Jette Martin (/ˈmeɪɡən/; born February 17, 1992)[1] is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her roles as Tess Tyler in the Disney Channel television films Camp Rock and its sequel Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam and Jo Mitchell in Mean Girls 2. Martin starred in the ABC Family television series, 10 Things I Hate About You as Bianca Stratford. Martin is also known for lending her voice for Naminé in the video game series Kingdom Hearts as well as voicing and motion capturing Jessica from the video game Until Dawn.
Early 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 started her acting career in 2007, such as the television programs 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, premiered on September 3, 2010, on Disney Channel. In 2011, Martin played the main character Jo Mitchell in the television film Mean Girls 2, the sequel of the 2004 film Mean Girls. Martin also played the role of Aubrey in the film Sironia.
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 the web series Wendy as the title character 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 the thriller The Good Mother was aired on Lifetime Channel and cast as Julie #2 in MTV's Awkward, replacing Sophie Tilson. Martin voiced the character of Jessica in the PlayStation 4 exclusive Until Dawn.
Martin trained as an actor in London, England. In September 2016 she graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).[citation needed] After re-locating permanently to the UK, it was announced on April 9, 2019 that Martin would make her professional London stage debut in Tony award-winning playwright Christopher Durang's dark comedy The Actor's Nightmare. The show is a dark satire exploring the entertainment industry and features many of Durang's critically acclaimed works, including: Mrs Sorken, Business Lunch at the Russian Tea Room, Medea, Woman Stand-up, and The Actor's Nightmare. She starred in the world premiere production which played at London's Park Theatre (London), July 16 – August 10, 2019.
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-seven.
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 in the soundtrack of the film.
Martin appeared in the music videos "Remember December" by Demi Lovato and "It's On" by the cast of Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. Martin did not join the Jonas Brothers: Live in Concert tour, with Demi Lovato and the Camp Rock 2 cast, because she was filming Mean Girls 2.
Personal life
Martin became engaged to British actor Oli Higginson in May 2016.[4] They were married on September 24, 2016, in London, UK.[5]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Camp Rock | Tess Tyler | Television film |
| 2009 | Dear Lemon Lima | Megan Kennedy | |
| 2010 | Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam | Tess Tyler | Television film |
| 2010 | Privileged | Vera | |
| 2011 | Mean Girls 2 | Jo Mitchell | Television film |
| 2011 | Sironia | Aubrey | |
| 2013 | The Good Mother | Melanie | Television film |
| 2013 | Geography Club | Trish | |
| 2014 | Senior Project | Natalia Bell | |
| 2014 | Time Does Not Pass | Girl | Short film |
| 2015 | Safelight | Sharon | |
| 2019 | Wives of the Landed Gentry | Lavinia | Short film; also producer |
| 2020 | Unstable Bitches | Grace | Short film |
| 2020 | Bad News | Gina | Short film |
| TBA | Journey | Samantha |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Just Jordan | Ashley | Episode: "Home Alone in the Diner" |
| 2007 | Close to Home | Candy | Episode: "Fall from Grace" |
| 2007 | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Stacey | Episode: "Sleepover Suite" |
| 2008 | Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream | Herself | Episode: "Hello Hollywood" |
| 2008 | Disney Channel's 3 Minute Game Show | Herself / Host | 6 episodes |
| 2008 | Disney Channel Games | Herself / Online Host | 5 episodes |
| 2008 | House | Sarah | Episode: "Joy to the World" |
| 2008 | Holly and Hal Moose: Our Uplifting Christmas Adventure | Easton (voice) | |
| 2009–2010 | 10 Things I Hate About You | Bianca Stratford | Main role, 20 episodes |
| 2012 | Wedding Band | Jenna | Episode: "I Love College" |
| 2013 | The Coppertop Flop Show | Herself | 2 episodes |
| 2013–2015 | Awkward | Julie #2 | Recurring role, 11 episodes |
| 2014 | Melissa & Joey | Jordan | 2 episodes |
| 2015 | Jessie | Delphina / Kim | Episode: "Rossed at Sea, Part 1" |
Web
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Jonas Brothers: Band In a Bus | Herself | Episode: "Video (Hometown) Girl" |
| 2011 | Wendy | Wendy | 6 episodes |
| 2018–2019 | The Band Formerly Known As | Paige | 6 episodes |
Video games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories | Naminé | Voice |
| 2009 | Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days | Naminé | Voice |
| 2010 | Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep | Naminé | Voice |
| 2011 | Kingdom Hearts Re:coded | Naminé | Voice |
| 2013 | Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix | Naminé | Voice (Re: Chain of Memories archive footage) (358/2 Days HD cutscenes archive and new footage) |
| 2014 | Kingdom Hearts HD 2.5 Remix | Naminé | Voice (II Final Mix HD cutscene new footage) (Re:coded HD cutscenes archive and new footage) |
| 2015 | Until Dawn | Jessica "Jess" Riley | Voice and motion capture performance |
| 2019 | Kingdom Hearts III | Naminé | Voice |
Discography
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "When You Wish Upon a Star" | Disneymania 6 |
| "Let's Talk About Love" | Build-A-Bear Workshop Promo | |
| 2010 | "Walkin' In My Shoes" (with Matthew "Mdot" Finley) | Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam |
| "Tear It Down" (with Matthew "Mdot" Finley) | ||
| "It's On" (with the cast of Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam) | ||
| 2011 | "Meantime" | Sironia |
| "I'm All Yours" | ||
| 2013 | "Hate You" | Geography Club |
Other appearances
| Song | Year | Other artist(s) | Album |
|---|---|---|---|
| "We Rock" | 2008 | Cast of Camp Rock | Camp Rock |
| "Too Cool" | — | ||
| "2 Stars" | |||
| "Our Time Is Here" | Demi Lovato and Aaryn Doyle | ||
| "Magic" | 2009 | — | Wizards of Waverly Place |
| "Walkin' In My Shoes" | 2010 | Matthew "Mdot" Finley | Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam |
| "Tear It Down" |
Other credits
| Title | Year | Artist | Credit | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Little Bit Longer | 2008 | Jonas Brothers | Vocals ("Video Girl") |
Music videos
As lead artist
| Year | Title | Director | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | "When You Wish Upon a Star" | Brandon Dickerson | [6] |
| "Let's Talk About Love" | None | [7] |
Guest appearances
| Year | Title | Artist(s) | Director | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | "We Rock" (Cast Video) | Cast of Camp Rock | None | [8] |
| "Start the Party" | Jordan Francis | Eric Covert | [9] | |
| 2009 | "I Want You to Want Me" (10 Things I Hate About You version) | KSM | Declan Whitebloom | [10] |
| "Remember December" | Demi Lovato | Tim Wheeler | [11] | |
| 2010 | "It's On" | Cast of Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam | Brandon Dickerson | [12] |
| 2011 | "Save Me" | Golden State featuring Tyler Blackburn | None | [13] |
| 2012 | "Bad for You" | Midnight Mirage | John W. MacDonald | [14] |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Family Television Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Movie | Camp Rock | Won |
| 2008 | Popcorn Film Festival | Audience Award (Best TV Movie Actress) | Camp Rock | Won |
| 2009 | Young Hollywood Awards | Standout Performance | Dear Lemon Lima | Nominated |
| 2010 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Comedy or Drama) | 10 Things I Hate About You | Nominated |
| 2010 | Popcorn Film Festival | Audience Award (Best TV Actress) | 10 Things I Hate About You | Won |
| 2010 | Popcorn Film Festival | Female Newcomer | Nominated | |
| 2013 | L.A. Outfest | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | Geography Club | Nominated |
| 2014 | Family Television Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Movie | The Good Mother | Won |
| 2014 | Young Hollywood Awards | Fan favorite Actress | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b c d Meaghan Jette Martin official site, "Biography". Accessed June 22, 2009.
- ^ Disney Channel, undated. "Camp Rock – Meaghan Jette Martin. Accessed October 9, 2008.
- ^ TVGuide.com reveals tomorrow's tween stars today, overlooks mini Clay Aiken Archived October 11, 2012, at the Wayback Machine (July 2, 2008). MTV Buzzworthy. Accessed June 21, 2009.
- ^ Norton, Jessica (July 13, 2016). "Which "Camp Rock" Star Is Engaged?". Awesomeness TV. Archived from the original on February 19, 2017. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
- ^ Pham, Grace. "Cannizaro House Wedding Photographer - Hotel du Vin Wimbledon". Grace Pham Photography. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
- ^ "Meaghan Martin – When You Wish Upon a Star". YouTube. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ "Meghan Martin – Let's Talk About Love". YouTube. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ "Camp Rock – We Rock (Cast Video)". YouTube. Retrieved March 9, 2020.
- ^ "Jordan Francis – Start the Party". YouTube. Retrieved March 9, 2020.
- ^ "KSM – I Want You to Want Me (10 Things I Hate About You Version)". YouTube. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ "Demi Lovato – Remember December". YouTube. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ "Cast of Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam – It's On". YouTube. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ "Golden State – Save Me featuring Tyler Blackburn". YouTube. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
- ^ "Midnight Mirage – Bad for You". YouTube. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
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- 1992 births
- 21st-century American actresses
- American child actresses
- American child singers
- American female pop singers
- American pop singers
- American women pianists
- American stage actresses
- American television actresses
- American video game actresses
- American voice actresses
- Living people
- Actresses from Las Vegas
- American film actresses
- 21st-century American women singers
- 21st-century American pianists
- 21st-century American women guitarists
- 21st-century American guitarists