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 Janel Parrish is an American actress and singer who portrayed Mona Vanderwaal in Pretty Little Liars (2010).She was born Janel Meilani Parrish on October 30, 1988 in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, to parents Joanne (Mew) and Mark Phillip Parrish. Her mother is of Chinese descent and her father is Caucasian. Her sister, Melissa Nohelani, is eight years her senior. At age 6, Parrish began piano lessons, and within a year was also studying acting, singing, tap dance and jazz dance. She was educated at Moanalua Elementary and Moanalua High School, but left after ninth grade to be home schooled. At 14, she moved to Los Angeles with her family. That same year, she entered the talent competition Star Search (2003), but did not progress further than the first round.Parrish began her acting career in 1996 with the role of Young Cosette in "Les Mis��rables", first performing in the U.S. national tour and then transferring to the Broadway production. She subsequently guest starred in various television series, before landing her breakthrough role as Jade in Bratz (2007). Three years later, she was cast in her most notable role, Mona Vanderwaal, in Pretty Little Liars (2010). Parrish won four Teen Choice Awards for her performance throughout the series' run.In addition to acting, Parrish also competed in the nineteenth season of Dancing with the Stars (2005), in which she finished third, and released her first single as a singer-songwriter in 2007 through Geffen Records.
Bio:
Janel Parrish is an American actress and singer who portrayed Mona Vanderwaal in Pretty Little Liars (2010).She was born Janel Meilani Parrish on October 30, 1988 in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, to parents Joanne (Mew) and Mark Phillip Parrish. Her mother is of Chinese descent and her father is Caucasian. Her sister, Melissa Nohelani, is eight years her senior. At age 6, Parrish began piano lessons, and within a year was also studying acting, singing, tap dance and jazz dance. She was educated at Moanalua Elementary and Moanalua High School, but left after ninth grade to be home schooled. At 14, she moved to Los Angeles with her family. That same year, she entered the talent competition Star Search (2003), but did not progress further than the first round.Parrish began her acting career in 1996 with the role of Young Cosette in "Les Mis��rables", first performing in the U.S. national tour and then transferring to the Broadway production. She subsequently guest starred in various television series, before landing her breakthrough role as Jade in Bratz (2007). Three years later, she was cast in her most notable role, Mona Vanderwaal, in Pretty Little Liars (2010). Parrish won four Teen Choice Awards for her performance throughout the series' run.In addition to acting, Parrish also competed in the nineteenth season of Dancing with the Stars (2005), in which she finished third, and released her first single as a singer-songwriter in 2007 through Geffen Records.
Tivia:
Is a very talented singer, and has been on Broadway.In Hawaii, she is called Hapa, which is a term for being half Asian. Janel is half Chinese, half Caucasian.Has played the piano since age 6 and is an accomplished songwriter.Her parents, Joanne and Mark Parrish, were former bodybuilders.Missed her initial flight to film the pilot of Pretty Little Liars (2010), because her passport had expired.(September 8, 2018) Married her boyfriend of 2 years Chris Long at Kualoa Ranch in Hawaii, also known as the spot where Jurassic Park (1993) was filmed. He proposed on October 23, 2017 when they went on a walk in Toronto with their dog.Studied acting, singing, the piano, and tap dance and jazz dance from the age of 7.(September 22, 2018) Her father-in-law, Herbert "Buck" Long, was killed in a car crash on August 26th at age 74 when an 18-year-old drunk driver collided with him head-on as he was riding his motorcycle.Attended Moanalua Elementary School and spent her freshman year at Moanalua High, before being home schooled.Signed to Geffen Records as a solo artist in 2007. Her first single, "Rainy Day", was released that same year and appeared on the Bratz (2007) soundtrack.Her only sister, Melissa, is eight years older than her and served in the United States Army.Was the maid of honor at her sister's wedding.As of April 2017, she has 24 tattoos.Moved to Burbank in Los Angeles, California when she was 14.Has "IX-VIII-MMXVIII" tattooed on her left arm. These Roman numerals translate to "9-8-2018". September 8, 2018 was the date on which she married Chris Long.She was a fan of the Twilight saga films.Her mother is of Chinese descent. Her father is of Caucasian descent. |
| Name: |
Janel Parrish |
Type: |
Actress,Producer,Soundtrack (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actress,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Products for sale: |
Actress,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Model rank: |
999 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 04:11:53 |
| Height: |
5' 0?' (1.54 m) |
| Biography: |
Janel Parrish is an American actress and singer who portrayed Mona Vanderwaal in Pretty Little Liars (2010).She was born Janel Meilani Parrish on October 30, 1988 in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii, to parents Joanne (Mew) and Mark Phillip Parrish. Her mother |
| Trivia: |
Is a very talented singer, and has been on Broadway.In Hawaii, she is called Hapa, which is a term for being half Asian. Janel is half Chinese, half Caucasian.Has played the piano since age 6 and is an accomplished songwriter.Her parents, Joanne and Mark Parrish, were former bodybuilders.Missed her initial flight to film the pilot of Pretty Little Liars (2010), because her passport had expired.(September 8, 2018) Married her boyfriend of 2 years Chris Long at Kualoa Ranch in Hawaii, also known as the spot where Jurassic Park (1993) was filmed. He proposed on October 23, 2017 when they went on a walk in Toronto with their dog.Studied acting, singing, the piano, and tap dance and jazz dance from the age of 7.(September 22, 2018) Her father-in-law, Herbert "Buck" Long, was killed in a car crash on August 26th at age 74 when an 18-year-old drunk driver collided with him head-on as he was riding his motorcycle.Attended Moanalua Elementary School and spent her freshman year at Moanalua High, before being home schooled.Signed to Geffen Records as a solo artist in 2007. Her first single, "Rainy Day", was released that same year and appeared on the Bratz (2007) soundtrack.Her only sister, Melissa, is eight years older than her and served in the United States Army.Was the maid of honor at her sister's wedding.As of April 2017, she has 24 tattoos.Moved to Burbank in Los Angeles, California when she was 14.Has "IX-VIII-MMXVIII" tattooed on her left arm. These Roman numerals translate to "9-8-2018". September 8, 2018 was the date on which she married Chris Long.She was a fan of the Twilight saga films.Her mother is of Chinese descent. Her father is of Caucasian descent. |
| Trademarks: |
Honey brown eyes |
| Quotes: |
I like to stay hydrated with water throughout the day and snack on apples, but my guilty pleasure would definitely be a caramel macchiato from Starbucks!
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I like jewelry. Big rings, big necklaces. Shoes, belts, luggage.
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I am really looking forward to being a role model for girls.
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In every high school, there is a clique.
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For me, my favorite trends of summer are lots of color, wedges, rompers and bright lipstick. |
| Job title: |
Actress,Producer,Soundtrack |
| Others works: |
(1996) Appeared in "Les Miserables" as Young Cosette, in the National Touring Company and on Broadway.
(1998 - 2001) Appeared in the Honolulu productions of "To Kill a Mockingbird" as Jean Louise 'Scout' Finch (1998), " |
| Spouse: |
Chris Long (September 8, 2018 - present) |
| Parents: |
Joanne Mew
Mark Phillip Parrish |
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