Candace Kaye Bailey (born May 20, 1982) is an American actress and television personality best known as a co-host of the former television programs '' U-Pick Live'' on Nickelodeon and '' Attack of the Show!'' on G4.

Early life

Bailey was born in Birmingham, Alabama and relocated with her family to the

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area at age two. At age 12, Bailey joined a New York City modeling company in the summer. Bailey graduated from

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in 2001 and attended Marymount Manhattan College in New York City.(28 December 2006)
GBHS drama presents ‘Thoroughly Modern Millie' at Saenger Theatre
, ''Gulf Breeze News'', Retrieved December 8, 2010

Career

Bailey is a former Junior Olympic gymnast.(15 August 2004)

''

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'', Retrieved December 8, 2010 ("ABOUT CANDACE BAILEY. Born in Pensacola Fla. Appeared on HBO's ''The Sopranos'' in 1999... Candace was a Junior Olympic gymnast when she was 13.") In 1999, Bailey at age 17 made her on-screen debut on '' The Sopranos'' episode " Boca" as character Deena Hauser. While attending Marymount Manhattan, Bailey got her first television presenting job on the Nickelodeon children's show '' U-Pick Live'' in 2002 and would continue on the show until 2005Bernstein, Paula (9 March 2003)
For Young Viewers: After the Homework: Cartoons, Cream Pies and Slime
'' The New York Times'', Retrieved December 8, 2010 and she and her co-host Brent Popolizio formed a fictional band in the show called The Pickles, the name is from the Pickles Family characters in the animated series '' Rugrats''. Bailey hosted an

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episode of '' Slime Time Live'' on Nickelodeon in 2003. In 2004, Bailey co-hosted a children-oriented

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pre-game show on Nickelodeon. In her first role as a regular character in a fictional TV series, Bailey played Skylar Stevens on the CBS series ''

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'' from 2006 to 2008.Paige, Carmen (15 February 2007)
Students in the spotlight
'' Pensacola News Journal'', Retrieved December 8, 2010 ("Candace Bailey - Professional actress and dancer. Has appeared in commercials was a regular on Nickelodeon and is currently on the television show ''Jericho''") In 2008, Bailey appeared in the music video of "Goodnight Goodnight" by

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. After ''Jericho'' was cancelled, Bailey worked as a cocktail waitress and babysitter between acting jobs. Bailey said that the work made her more appreciative of her acting opportunities. Bailey returned to screen acting in a fifth season episode of ''

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'' in 2010. On January 11, 2011, Bailey joined Kevin Pereira (who left the show on May 31, 2012) as the new co-host of '' Attack of the Show!'' and remained on the show until its then-final episode on January 23, 2013.Ishimoto, Moye (6 December 2010)
Candace Bailey is the New AOTS Co-Host
'' G4'', Retrieved December 8, 2010(6 December 2010)
Pics Of Candace Bailey, The New Co-Host Of Attack of the Show!
'' G4'', Retrieved December 8, 2010

Filmography

Film

Television

Music videos

Video games

References

External links

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Bailey, Candace 1982 births Living people 20th-century American actresses 21st-century American actresses Actresses from Birmingham, Alabama Actresses from Florida American gymnasts American soap opera actresses American television actresses American television hosts American women television presenters American voice actresses American video game actresses Marymount Manhattan College alumni People from Pensacola, Florida