Meaghan Martin

Meaghan Jette Martin () (born February 17, 1992) is an American actress and singer best known for her work in film, television, and theatre. She is best known for her starring role in the ABC Family television series, '' 10 Things I Hate About You'' as Bianca Stratford. She is also well known for her role as Tess Tyler in the Disney Channel television films ''Camp Rock'' and its sequel '' Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam''. She has also had guest starring roles in ''House'' and ''Jessie'', and played the recurring role of Julie #2 in ''Awkward''. Martin also starred as Jo Mitchell in '' Mean Girls 2''. Martin is also known for voicing Naminé in the video game series ''Kingdom Hearts'' and Jessica in '' Until Dawn''. In 2019, Martin made her professional London stage debut in '' The Actor's Nightmare'' at the Park Theatre in London.

Early life

Martin appeared in several community theater productions in Las Vegas such as ''Peter Pan'' and performed for her Showteam and later made her professional theater debut as Kendra in the Los Angeles production of '' 13'' by Jason Robert Brown, directed by Todd Graff.Disney Channel, undated.
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Accessed October 9, 2008.

Acting

Martin started her acting career in 2007, in television programs such as Nickelodeon's '' Just Jordan'' and CBS's '' Close to Home'', as well as a guest stint in the Disney Channel series ''The Suite Life of Zack & Cody''. Martin was eventually cast as the lead antagonist Tess Tyler in the Disney Channel original film, ''Camp Rock'', starring Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers. Martin was selected by ''TV Guide'' in 2008, as one of the "13 Hottest Young Stars to Watch".TVGuide.com reveals tomorrow's tween stars today, overlooks mini Clay Aiken
(July 2, 2008). ''MTV Buzzworthy''. Accessed June 21, 2009. She was the online host for the 2008 '' Disney Channel Games''.

Martin voiced the character Naminé in all releases in the ''Kingdom Hearts'' series following ''Kingdom Hearts II'', replacing Brittany Snow.
Martin starred in the ABC Family sitcom ''10 Things I Hate About You'' as Bianca (originated by Larisa Oleynik in the film version) and received rave reviews for her performance in the series. Mike Hale of ''The New York Times'' described Meaghan as "the high point of an excellent ensemble". She also played the role of Megan Kennedy in the independent film '' Dear Lemon Lima'' which received the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the Woodstock Film Festival. Martin returned to reprise her role as Tess Tyler in '' Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam'', premiered on September 3, 2010, on Disney Channel. In 2011, Martin played the main character Jo Mitchell in the television film '' Mean Girls 2'', the sequel of the 2004 film ''Mean Girls''. Martin also played the role of Aubrey in the feature film '' Sironia.''

On June 16, 2011, Martin appeared for one night in Super Summer Theatre's live production of "Annie" at Spring Mountain Ranch in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the role of ''Star-To-Be''. Martin is also starring in the web series ''Wendy'' as the title character alongside Tyler Blackburn. ''Wendy'' is a dark twist on 'Peter Pan'. The series premiered on macys.com on September 15, 2011.
In 2013, Martin appeared in the film adaptation '' Geography Club'' as Trish, earning a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role at L.A. Outfest. ''Entertainment Tonight'' wrote "Every year sees the release of one film so culturally important it should be required viewing. This year, that film is Geography Club".

Later in 2013, she appeared in the thriller ''The Good Mother'' which aired on Lifetime Channel and was cast as Julie #2 in MTV's '' Awkward'', replacing Sophie Tilson.
Martin voiced and motion-captured the character of Jessica in the PlayStation 4 exclusive '' Until Dawn'' opposite Rami Malek and Peter Stormare.

Played the role of Sharon opposite Evan Peters and Juno Temple in the drama feature film ''Safelight,'' written and directed by Tony Aloupis.

Martin trained as an actor in London, England. In September 2016 she graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA). After re-locating permanently to the UK, it was announced on April 9, 2019, that Martin would make her professional London stage debut in '' The Actor's Nightmare'' by Tony award-winning playwright Christopher Durang. The show is a dark satire exploring the entertainment industry. She starred in the world premiere production which played at London's Park Theatre, July 16 – August 10, 2019. The show received mixed reviews, though Martin received unanimously positive reviews for her performance, with ''The Stage'' writing "Meaghan Martin - best known for film work - makes a strong stage debut here, nailing her part as a stand-up comic desperate for approval, wincing anxiously every time her laugh track plays". Michael Billington of ''The Guardian'' called Martin's performance "Chilling", writing: "Meaghan Martin plays, with a marvellous mix of ingratiation and panic, a collapsing standup who pleadingly asks: 'Do you find me funny or disturbing?' On a lighter note, Martin also appears to great effect as a Hollywood hustler meeting a dithering dramatist".

Martin starred in award-winning short films ''Wives of the Landed Gentry'' and British political satire ''Bad News'' which premiered at the 2020 London Independent Film Festival at Vue Cinema West End. Martin played Henrietta in the video game ''Kosmokrats'' with actor Bill Nighy. Martin also appeared in ''Naked Times'' directed by Jake Kuhn, premiering at the Cannes Straight 8 Film Festival.

In December 2020, Martin played Lucy in the LGBTQ+ drama radio series Hell Cats for Audible, directed by Kate Saxon, alongside Adetomiwa Edun, Jonathan Bailey, and Erin Doherty. The series was a Critics Pick for ''The Sunday Times''. Martin filmed the short ''Before Seven'' directed by the Ray Sisters, starring in the lead role of Sage in the film.

In March 2021, Martin played Julie in a reading workshop of the play ''Smoke'' by Kim Davies, at the Arcola Theatre in London. The play is a modern adaptation of '' Miss Julie'' exploring sexual consent at a BDSM party in New York. Martin starred in the 1950s drama short ''Tap Twice.''

In January 2022, it was announced that Martin would star in the UK premiere of the play ''Never Not Once'' at the Park Theatre running through February and March 2022, in a cast including Flora Montgomery and Amanda Bright. The play is written by Carey Crim and directed by Katharine Farmer. Martin plays Eleanor, who is described as "bright, funny and completely happy apart from one small thing: she wants to know who her father is". The play is a "searing new drama about the families we choose and the secrets that can pull them apart" and was the winner of the Jane Chambers Award for Feminist Writing and Eugene O'Neil Award in America.

''Never Not Once'' received positive 4 and 5 star reviews from critics including ''The Guardian'', ''WhatsOnStage'', ''The Upcoming'', and ''London Theatre''. ''The Guardian'' called the play "Gut-wrenching, weighty and forceful - a visceral interrogation of the lasting effects and consequences of rape". ''The Upcoming'' said "This is a play for our time, the topics it discusses resonate in every corner of society". Critics praised Martin's "superbly acted" performance. ''Everything Theatre'' called Martin "spine-tingling and uncomfortably brilliant" and ''The Arts Desk'' praised a "pitch-perfect Meaghan Martin". '' London Theatre'' wrote "Eleanor is very believably acted by Meaghan Martin with a terrific sense of energy and disbelief at the havoc she has unleashed by her quest for the truth". ''WhatsOnStage'' described Eleanor as "imbued with irresistible warmth and energy by Meaghan Martin".

In March 2022, it was announced that Martin would star in ''Ten Dates'', a sequel to ''Five Dates'', alongside Rosie Day, Rhiannon Clements, and Sagar Radia. Filming began in April 2022, with the game releasing in February 2023.

Martin starred as Julie in the London première of the play ''Smoke'' by Kim Davies at the Southwark Playhouse in February 2023. The production was produced by Katy Galloway Productions and featured Martin's real-life partner Oli Higginson in the opposite role of John. ''Smoke'' is a modern adaption of August Strindberg's '' Miss Julie'' set at a BDSM party in New York City, and was co-directed by Polina Kalinina and Júlia Levai. The play is described as a "piercingly witty and sometimes painful exploration of gender, sexuality and desire".

''Smoke'' opened at Southwark Playhouse on February 1, 2023, to positive reviews from London critics, including 5 stars from ''The Arts Desk'' and ''Theatre News'', and 4 stars from ''WhatsOnStage'', ''Theatre Weekly'', ''London Theatre Reviews'', and ''Everything Theatre''. In particular, Martin's performance was highly praised with ''WhatsOnStage'' writing "Higginson and Martin are delivering two of the most exciting performances on any current London stage". ''WhatsOnStage'' goes on to say "what makes ''Smoke'' rise from thought-provoking shocker to unmissable event, is the quality of the acting. Meaghan Martin and Oli Higginson are astonishing. Tender, brutal and utterly convincing, the measured sensuality of their movements contrasting intriguingly with line deliveries so naturalistic they sound like improvisation, this stunning pair mine Davies's text for all its dark humour and ambiguity." ''The Arts Desk'' 5 star review from critic Gary Naylor praised Davies' "dazzling Strindberg update" as a "complicated, clever and challenging play unafraid to treat its audience as grown-ups and all the more rewarding for that." Naylor writes that "the co-directors, Polina Kalinina and Júlia Levai are extremely adept at constructing this delicious set up and get super performances from their leads", before concluding that "Meaghan Martin, perfectly captures the coquettish bravado of Julie, that curdles into confusion, fear, and a cruelty both inflicted and endured."

In 2023, Martin starred in the film ''Journey'' alongside Rafael Cebrian, Arcelia Ramirez, and Gustavo Sanchez Parra.

Music

Martin recorded two songs in ''Camp Rock'', "Too Cool" and "2 Stars". Martin sang a version of " When You Wish Upon a Star" for the 2009 re-release of Disney's ''Pinocchio'', as well as appearing in the related music video. The song debuted at number fifty-two on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Songs chart, becoming her first and only chart single. It has since peaked at number thirty-seven.

Martin also recorded a version of the Olivia Newton-John song " Magic" for the ''Wizards of Waverly Place'' soundtrack. Martin has partnered with Build-A-Bear Workshop for their "Love.Hugs.Peace" movement. For the ad campaign, Martin recorded a special version of "Let's Talk About Love". Martin also recorded two songs in ''Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam'', "Tear it Down" and "Walkin in My Shoes", alongside the ''Camp Rock'' co-star Matthew Finley. Martin also appear on the collaborative song "It's On", which features the co-stars of the film. All songs appear in the soundtrack of the film.

Martin appeared in the music videos "Remember December" by Demi Lovato and "It's On" by the cast of ''Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam''. Martin did not join the Jonas Brothers: Live in Concert tour, with Lovato and the ''Camp Rock 2'' cast, because she was filming ''Mean Girls 2''.

Personal life

Martin became engaged to British actor Oli Higginson in May 2016. They were married on September 24, 2016, in London, UK. Martin lives in East London.

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1992 births
Living people
21st-century American actresses
21st-century American guitarists
21st-century American pianists
21st-century American singers
21st-century American women guitarists
21st-century American women singers
Actresses from Las Vegas
American child actresses
American child singers
American film actresses
American stage actresses
American television actresses
American video game actresses
American voice actresses
American women pianists
American women pop singers