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 34)
2014–2016 The Fosters Lou Chan Recurring role (seasons 24)
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
  • Released: August 14, 2008 (CD)[29]
    August 19, 2008 (Digital Download)[30]
  • Format: CD, digital download
  • Label: New Revolution

Extended Plays

Title Album details
Dreams Come True[31]
  • Released: September 15, 2006
  • Format: CD, digital download
  • Label: New Revolution
Ashley[32]
  • Released: June 15, 2008
  • Format: CD, digital download
  • Label: New Revolution

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]

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