Aly Michalka Explained

Aly Michalka
Birth Name:Alyson Michalka
Birth Date:1989 3, mf=yes
Birth Place:Torrance, California, U.S.
Years Active:2004–present
Children:1
Relatives:AJ Michalka (sister)
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Current Member Of:Aly & AJ

Alyson Michalka[1] (;[2] born March 25, 1989[3]) is an American actress, singer-songwriter, and musician. Michalka rose to prominence with her starring role as Keely Teslow in the Disney Channel sitcom Phil of the Future (2004–2006). She went on to appear in various films, such as Bandslam (2009), Easy A (2010), The Roommate (2011), Grown Ups 2 (2013), Sequoia (2014), Weepah Way for Now (2015), and The Lears (2017). She had starring roles in The CW comedy drama series Hellcats (2010–2011) and the CW crime drama series iZombie (2015–2019), along with the Hallmark Channel Original Movie, Sand Dollar Cove (2021).

Michalka is half of the musical duo Aly & AJ (briefly 78violet) alongside her sister, AJ.

Early life

Michalka was born in Torrance, California, USA. She grew up in Seattle, Washington, and Southern California with her younger sister, Amanda Joy "AJ", who is also an actress and musician. Her father, Mark, owns a contracting company, and her mother, Carrie, is a musician who performed with the Christian rock band "JC Band".[4] [5] Her parents are divorced.[6]

Michalka has played the piano since she was five and started playing the guitar at the age of 13. She started acting when she was five years old in church play productions her family attended outside Seattle, Washington and in thousands Oak California. She was raised as a Christian.[7] [8] [9] [10] [11] Lately, Alyson is interested in fashion and sewing and has plans to design a clothing line. The Torrance, California native has two dogs, Saint and Bandit, and lives with her parents and sister in Los Angeles, California.

Career

Acting

In 2004, Michalka was cast in the role of Keely Teslow on the Disney Channel's Phil of the Future. The series premiered on June 18, 2004. In August 2006, Disney Channel ended the series after two seasons. She has also starred in the Disney Channel original movie Now You See It..., and appeared in the TV movie Cow Belles opposite her sister. Michalka and her sister starred in several projects produced by the Disney Channel and MTV. In 2007, they appeared in the MTV film based on the MTV series My Super Sweet 16. In August 2009, she co-starred in the Walden Media film Bandslam.[12] In April 2010, The CW announced Michalka was cast in the main role of Marti Perkins on the cheerleading drama series Hellcats. Despite a successful premiere, ratings dropped, and in May 2011, The CW announced the show was not renewed for a second season.[13] In 2011, Michalka made a guest appearance on .[14] In 2010 and 2011 respectively, Michalka had major supporting roles in films Easy A and The Roommate. In 2013, Michalka appeared in the independent drama film, Crazy Kind of Love, alongside Eva Longoria, Virginia Madsen and Amanda Crew.

In 2013, Michalka participated in a multi-episode role on the sitcom Two and a Half Men. In July 2014, she and her sister filmed the independent drama Weepah Way for Now in Laurel Canyon, California; Michalka also participated in the casting process and production for the film. The movie was written and directed by her husband, Stephen Ringer, and premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival on June 16, 2015.[15] Michalka had a recurring role on the CW series iZombie[16] [17] for the first and second season, and became a regular cast member for season three.[18] On April 19, 2016, she was announced as a cast member for the comedy film The Lears, an adaptation based on the Shakespearean play King Lear.[19]

Music

Michalka and her sister AJ formed the musical duo Aly & AJ in 2004. They released their first album, Into the Rush, on August 16, 2005. In September 2006, they released a holiday album, Acoustic Hearts of Winter, featuring cover songs and two original songs. In July 2007, their third album, Insomniatic, was released, featuring the Billboard top 20 hit single, "Potential Breakup Song". The duo changed their name to 78violet and were set to release a fourth album in early 2010,[20] but the project never materialized following their departure from Hollywood Records. Several years later, in the summer of 2013, they returned with new music, releasing their first single, "Hothouse", on July 8, 2013.[21] In December 2015, they confirmed that they had returned to their original name, "Aly & AJ".[22] In April 2016, they confirmed plans to release new music for an upcoming studio album.[23] On June 2, 2017, they announced a new single, titled "Take Me".[24] [25] It served as the lead single from their EP, planned to be released on July 14, 2017. On May 7, 2021, they released A Touch of the Beat Gets You Up on Your Feet Gets You Out and Then Into the Sun.

Personal life

In 2012, Michalka began dating independent film producer Stephen Ringer, whom she met on the set of Sequoia. The couple became engaged in Big Sur, California, in July 2014. They married in Portofino, Italy, on June 6, 2015.[26] Michalka gave birth to their son on April 21, 2024.[27]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009BandslamCharlotte Barnes
2010Easy ARhiannon Abernathy
2011The RoommateTracy Long
2013Crazy Kind of LoveJanine Bosh[28]
Grown Ups 2Bikini Girl Savannah
2014SequoiaReilly MacGrady[29] [30]
2015Weepah Way for NowElleAlso co-producer, production designer and costume designer
2017The LearsRegan Lear
2021Sand Dollar CoveElli
TBAKilling Winston JonesCookie Jones

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004–2006Phil of the FutureKeely TeslowMain role; 43 episodes
2005Now You See It...Allyson MillerTelevision film
2006Cow BellesTaylor Callum
Haversham HallHope MasonUnaired television pilot
2007Punk'dHerselfEpisode dated May 29, 2007
Taylor TiaraTelevision film
HerselfTelevision special
2010–2011HellcatsMarti PerkinsLead role; 22 episodes
2011Miranda BeckEpisode: "Keep It Real"
2012Breaking InHeather YoungEpisode: "Heathers"
2013–2014Two and a Half MenBrookeRecurring role; 5 episodes
2014Anger ManagementLaurenEpisode: "Charlie and Sean's Twisted Sister"
2015ChevyMollyUnsold television pilot[31] [32]
2015–2019iZombiePeyton CharlesMain role; 56 episodes
2016Cupcake Wars CelebrityHerself / ContestantEpisode: "Cupcakes in Space"
MotiveChloe WilsonEpisode: "In Plain Sight"
2017, 2021MacGyverFrankie2 episodes
2018Hell's KitchenHerselfEpisode: "Hell's Riders"
Celebrity Family FeudEpisode: "Aly & AJ vs. Adrienne Houghton"
2022The Good DoctorLexi DunnEpisode: "Yippee Ki-Yay"[33]

Web

Discography

Soundtrack appearances
Year Track Album
2009"Amphetamine"Bandslam
"I Want You to Want Me"
"Someone to Fall Back On"
2010"Brand New Day"Hellcats (Music from the Television Series)
"Belong Here"

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2005Young Artist AwardsBest Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young ActressPhil of the Future
2006American Music AwardsContemporary Inspirational Artists of the YearInto the Rush
2011Teen Choice AwardsChoice Female Scene StealerEasy A & The Roommate
2015Napa Film FestivalSpecial Jury Award: Acting in a Lounge Feature FilmWeepah Way for Now

Notes and References

  1. Grossberg, Josh (June 27, 2008). "Alleged Aly & AJ Stalker Arraigned". Archived from the original on July 3, 2008. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  2. Semigran . Aly . Aly Michalka, actor and musician . Entertainment Weekly . March 13, 2019. August 14, 2009.
  3. News: Famous birthdays for March 25: Big Sean, Sarah Jessica Parker . . March 25, 2021 . January 16, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210325090549/https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2021/03/25/Famous-birthdays-for-March-25-Big-Sean-Sarah-Jessica-Parker/6481616340148/ . March 25, 2021 . dead.
  4. News: Article: Pop sisters: Better known for their acting, Aly and AJ leap onto music... | AccessMyLibrary – Promoting library advocacy . AccessMyLibrary . July 7, 2006 . May 11, 2010 . Scooby . Axson.
  5. News: Tweenage Riot . Blender Magazine . May 23, 2006 . September 24, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100628134130/http://www.blender.com/guide/68270/tweenage-riot.html . June 28, 2010 .
  6. Web site: Aly Michalka. September 1, 2016. frankbefrank.com. June 3, 2017.
  7. Web site: 78 Violet, 11/05 – Interviews – Christian Music Today . Christianitytoday.com . May 11, 2010 . September 11, 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090911162250/http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/interviews/2005/alyandaj-1105.html . dead .
  8. Web site: Tweenage Riot Article on Blender . Blender.com . May 23, 2006 . November 10, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20081218214041/http://www.blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?id=1937 . December 18, 2008 .
  9. http://www.christianitytoday.com/tc/2007/001/12.52.html Grounded in Faith – Today's Christian
  10. Web site: Aly & AJ, 11/05 – Interviews – Christian Music Today . Christianitytoday.com . May 11, 2010 . September 11, 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20090911162250/http://www.christianitytoday.com/music/interviews/2005/alyandaj-1105.html . dead .
  11. Web site: Grounded in Faith – Today's Christian. https://web.archive.org/web/20070217140513/http://www.christianitytoday.com/tc/2007/001/12.52.html. February 17, 2007.
  12. http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1046856/aly-aj-writing-new-songs-plot-films Aly & AJ Writing New Songs, Plot Films
  13. News: The CW Renews One Tree Hill and Nikita, Cancels Hellcats . Stanhope. Kate. May 17, 2011 . . August 17, 2011.
  14. Rice. Lynette. 'Hellcats' star to appear on 'CSI: NY'. Entertainment Weekly . March 13, 2019. July 28, 2011.
  15. Web site: Los Angeles Film Festival Unveils Lineup. May 5, 2015. The Hollywood Reporter. June 7, 2015.
  16. Web site: The CW New Series For Fall 2014 – 'The Flash' and 'iZombie' . Ausiello. Michael. May 8, 2014. TVLine. May 12, 2014.
  17. Web site: iZombie Premiering March 17th; Supernatural Moving Back to Wednesdays. IGN. Eric. Goldman. January 11, 2015. February 9, 2015.
  18. Abrams. Natalie. 'iZombie' promotes Aly Michalka to series regular . Entertainment Weekly . March 13, 2019 . May 23, 2016.
  19. Web site: Bruce Dern, Anthony Michael Hall to Star in 'King Lear' Adaptation (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. April 19, 2016 . April 28, 2016.
  20. http://www.alyandajreaction.net/index.php?subaction=showcomments&id=1226188228 "New Album Delayed?"
  21. Aly and AJ Return As 78Violet, Announce 'Hothouse' Single . Billboard. June 8, 2013.
  22. Web site: Aly & AJ Are Back! (Goodbye, 78violet). December 14, 2015. Idolator . December 15, 2015.
  23. alyandaj. Aly. Michalka. AJ. Michalka. 717481620668715008. April 5, 2016. P.S. We'll be writing and recording this upcoming record with Mike Elizondo and Ryan Spraker..
  24. 871413157398405120. Aly&AJ Take Me. June 4, 2017. alyandaj. Aly. Michalka. AJ. Michalka. June 5, 2017.
  25. Web site: Aly & AJ Just Released A New Song & Everyone's Freaking Out — Listen To 'Take Me'. Norwin. Alyssa. June 2, 2017. Hollywood Life. June 5, 2017.
  26. Web site: Aly Michalka Is Married!. Harrison. Lily. June 8, 2015. E! Online. en-US. June 4, 2016.
  27. Web site: Jack. Irvin . Aly Michalka Welcomes First Baby, a Boy, with Husband Stephen Ringer: 'Everything We Could Imagine' (Exclusive) . . June 10, 2024. June 11, 2024.
  28. Web site: Jeff. Sneider . Thesps sign up for 'Long Time Gone' . . August 26, 2011 . September 8, 2016.
  29. Web site: Aly Michalka Stars In Sequoia Movie . Disneydreaming.com . November 14, 2012 . December 15, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171030004421/http://www.disneydreaming.com/2012/11/14/aly-michalka-stars-in-sequoia-movie/ . October 30, 2017 . dead .
  30. Web site: Aly Michalka Shares A Photo From The Set Of Sequoia . https://web.archive.org/web/20160915031003/http://www.disneydreaming.com/2012/11/22/aly-michalka-shares-a-photo-from-the-set-of-sequoia/ . dead . September 15, 2016 . Disneydreaming.com . November 22, 2012 .
  31. James. Hibberd . Natalie. Abrams . ABC rejects Chevy Chase Vacation reunion sitcom . . May 8, 2015 . September 8, 2016.
  32. Web site: . Development Update: Friday, May 8 – Odds & Ends . . May 8, 2015 . September 8, 2016.
  33. Web site: Good Doctor Casts Aly and AJ michalka as Fractured Sister Act - First Look. TVLine. Schwartz. Ryan. February 22, 2022. February 22, 2022.