Ashley Argota
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Ashley Spencer Taylor Villegas Argota[1] (born January 9, 1993[2]) is an American actress and singer. She is known for her roles on television, such as Lulu on the Nickelodeon sitcom True Jackson, VP,[3] and Kelly on the Nickelodeon sitcom Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures.
Early life
Argota was born in Redlands, California[2] to Filipino parents.[4] She graduated in high school from Connections Academy, an online virtual high school.[5] She began her professional career as contestant on the Arsenio Hall-hosted Star Search on CBS in 2003.[6]
Career
Argota's first acting role was an appearance in the 2007 independent film Schooled. In 2008, Argota was cast on the Nickelodeon comedy television series True Jackson, VP, playing the role of Lulu, one of the best friends of True Jackson (Keke Palmer).[7][8] As a singer, Argota has released two independent albums Dreams Come True (2006)[9] and Ashley (2007).[10]
In 2011 Argota was cast as the female lead, Kelly, in another Nickelodeon comedy series Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures.[11] Argota confirmed on July 5, 2012, that Nickelodeon had cancelled Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures.[12] She also appeared in a Nickelodeon celebrity-episode of the series BrainSurge during which she lost during a Sudden Death round to Jerry Trainor. She appeared again in 2011 with other various Nickelodeon celebrities and won. Argota planned to attend New York University in 2011, majoring in nursing.[13]
Argota was cast in the 2014 Disney Channel Original Movie How to Build a Better Boy along with Matt Shively, who also was on True Jackson V.P. With her in summer 2013,[14] playing the school rival of the film's leads.[15] In December 2013, she starred in the show Aladdin and His Winter Wish at the Pasadena Playhouse playing the Princess.[16][17] This same month, she was nominated for the Libby Award by Peta2 for her work with adoption practices.[18] Starting in 2014, Argota has played the recurring role of Lou Chan on the ABC Family drama The Fosters,[19] and had a recurring role on the Disney XD series Lab Rats as S-1.[20]
Personal life
In August 2021, Argota married actor Mick Torres after having their wedding delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[21]
On January 9, 2024, Argota announced she and Torres were expecting their first child.[22] Their son was born in June 2024.[23][24]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Schooled | Soomi Alverez | |
| 2014 | How to Build a Better Boy | Nevaeh Barnes | Disney Channel Original Movie |
| 2015 | Broken: A Musical | Helen | |
| 2016 | All Hallows' Eve | Sarah Ettels | |
| 2018 | Cover Versions | Amber | |
| 2019 | Snatchers | Kiana | |
| 2020 | I Hate New Year's | Cassie Holmes |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | iCarly | Kathy | Episode: "iHave a Lovesick Teacher" |
| 2008–2011 | True Jackson, VP | Lulu | Main role |
| 2011–2013 | Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures | Kelly | |
| 2012 | Baby Daddy | Ava | Episode: "May the Best Friend Win" |
| 2013 | The Troop | Mazie | Episode: "Road Trip (aka "The Kiss")"[25] |
| 2014 | Austin & Ally | Elle | Episode: "Glee Clubs & Glory" |
| 2014 | Chasing Life | Kristina | Episode: "Finding Chemo" |
| 2014–2015 | Lab Rats | S-1/Taylor | Recurring role (seasons 3–4) |
| 2014–2016 | The Fosters | Lou Chan | Recurring role (seasons 2–4) |
| 2016 | Girl Meets World | Nikki | Episodes: "Girl Meets High School: Parts One and Two"[26] |
| 2018 | Liberty Crossing | Abigail Abaya | Main role |
| 2018 | Adopted | Mandi | Recurring role |
| 2019 | The Rookie | Bella | Episode: "Warriors and Guardians"[27] |
| 2022 | All American | Gia | Episodes: "Don't Sweat the Technique", "Feeling Myself" |
| 2023 | Freeridge | Davina | 3 episodes |
Discography
Albums
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Ashley[28] |
|
Reissues
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Ashley |
Extended Plays
| Title | Album details |
|---|---|
| Dreams Come True[31] |
|
| Ashley[32] |
|
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Limitless"[33] | 2015 | Non-album singles |
| "Hope Is In You"[34] | 2016 | |
| "I Don't Want To Be"
(with Matt Shively, Ben Schreen, Lindsay Pearce and Kelley Jakle)[35] |
2018 | |
| "I Always Will"[36] | 2021 | Template:TableTBA |
As a featured artist
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Ish"
(Brad Hooks feat. Ashley Argota)[37] |
2016 | 7 / Green 27jeans (EP) |
Promotional singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Dreams Come True" | 2008 | Dreams Come True & Ashley |
| "Backwards" | Ashley | |
| "I'm Not That Girl"[38] | 2009 | Non-album promotional singles |
| "This Time"[39] | 2010 |
Other appearances
| Year | Song | Album | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | "Dance With Me Santa" | Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Vol. 13 | [40] |
| 2014 | "Cage 23"
Tourniquet feat. Gabbie Rae and Ashley Argota |
Onward To Freedom | [41] |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Director | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | "Dreams Come True" | Jason Jarrett | [42] |
| 2008 | "Backwards" | Jason Jarrett | [43] |
| 2015 | "Cage 23" | Template:TableTBA | [44] |
| 2016 | "Ish" | David Marroquin | [45] |
| 2016 | "Hope Is In You" | Samuel Womer | [46] |
References
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External links
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- Living people
- 21st-century American actresses
- Actresses from California
- American child actresses
- American child singers
- American film actresses
- American television actresses
- People from Redlands, California
- American actresses of Filipino descent
- Nickelodeon people
- 21st-century American women singers
- 21st-century American singers