Meaghan Jette Martin (born
February 17, 1992 in Las Vegas, Nevada
) is an American actress and singer who is best
known for her role as Tess Tyler in the Disney Channel original movie Camp Rock. She also stars in the
ABC Family TV Series
10 Things I Hate
About You as Bianca Stratford.
Acting
Martin started modeling at age five. She also appeared in several
community theater productions in Las Vegas and later made her
professional theater debut in a Los Angeles production of
13. She also appeared in several television commercials
such as for Cabbage Patch Kids and Barbie.
Martin made her television debut in 2006, with the television pilot
Cooking Rocks!. It was
followed by roles in programs such as Nickelodeon’s
Just Jordan and CBS’
Close to Home, as well as a guest stint
in the Disney Channel series
The Suite Life of Zack &
Cody. She was eventually cast as the lead antagonist in
the Disney Channel original movie
Camp
Rock, which also stars
Demi
Lovato and the
Jonas
Brothers.
Martin, who is trained in ballet, jazz, hip-hop and tap dancing,
was selected by TV Guide as one of the "13 Hottest Young Stars to
Watch".
Martin is in the ABC Family show,
10 Things I Hate
About You as Bianca (originated by
Larisa Oleynik in the
film version). She also had the
role of Megan in the independent film
Dear Lemon Lima.
More recently, Martin just finished filming for the sequel to Camp
Rock,
Camp Rock 2: The Final
Jam, reprising her role as Tess Tyler. Filming began on
September 3rd and wrapped on October 16th, 2009.
Music
Martin had two solo songs in
Camp Rock, "Too Cool" and "2
Stars". She also sings a version of "
When You Wish Upon a Star" for the
2009 DVD/Blu-Ray release of Disney's
Pinocchio (1940 film). She has also recorded
a song for the "Wizards of Waverly Place Soundtrack" called "Magic
(Xanadu)." Martin has partnered with Build-A-Bear's love.hugs.peace
movement. For the ad campaign, she recorded a special version of
"
Let's Talk About Love".
Filmography
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Discography
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