Ashley Argota Explained

Ashley Argota
Birth Name:Ashley Spencer Taylor Villegas Argota
Birth Date:1993 1, mf=yes
Birth Place:Redlands, California, U.S.
Years Active:2006–present
Occupation:Actress, singer
Spouse:Mick Torres (m. 2021)
Children:1[1]

Ashley Spencer Taylor Villegas Argota[2] (born January 9, 1993[3]) is an American actress and singer. She is known for her roles on television, such as Lulu on the Nickelodeon sitcom True Jackson, VP,[4] and Kelly on the Nickelodeon sitcom Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures.

Early life

Argota was born in Redlands, California to Filipino parents.[5] She graduated in high school from Connections Academy, an online virtual high school.[6] She began her professional career as contestant on the Arsenio Hall-hosted Star Search on CBS in 2003.[7]

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).[8] [9] As a singer, Argota has released two independent albums Dreams Come True (2006)[10] and Ashley (2007).[11]

In 2011 Argota was cast as the female lead, Kelly, in another Nickelodeon comedy series Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures.[12] Argota confirmed on July 5, 2012, that Nickelodeon had cancelled Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures.[13] 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.[14]

Argota was cast in the 2014 Disney Channel Original Movie How to Build a Better Boy in summer 2013,[15] playing the school rival of the film's leads.[16] In December 2013, she starred in the show Aladdin and His Winter Wish at the Pasadena Playhouse playing the Princess.[17] [18] This same month, she was nominated for the Libby Award by Peta2 for her work with adoption practices.[19] Starting in 2014, Argota has played the recurring role of Lou Chan on the ABC Family drama The Fosters,[20] and had a recurring role on the Disney XD series Lab Rats as S-1.[21]

Personal life

In August 2021, Argota married actor Mick Torres after having their wedding delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[22]

On January 9, 2024, Argota announced she and Torres were expecting their first child.[23]

Filmography

Notes
2007Schooled Soomi Alverez Film
2008iCarly KathyEpisode: "iHave a Lovesick Teacher"
2008–2011 True Jackson, VPLuluMain role
2011–2013Bucket & Skinner's Epic AdventuresKellyMain role
2012 Baby DaddyAva Episode: "May the Best Friend Win"
2013The TroopMazieEpisode: "Road Trip (aka "The Kiss")"[24]
2014Austin & AllyElle Episode: "Glee Clubs & Glory"
2014Chasing Life KristinaEpisode: "Finding Chemo"
2014How to Build a Better BoyNevaeh BarnesDisney Channel Original Movie
2014–2015Lab Rats S-1/TaylorRecurring role (seasons 3–4)
2014–2016The FostersLou ChanRecurring role (seasons 2–4)
2015Broken: A MusicalHelenFilm
2016Girl Meets WorldNikki Episodes: "Girl Meets High School: Parts One and Two"[25]
2016All Hallows' Eve Sarah Ettels Film
2018Cover Versions Amber Film
2018Liberty Crossing Abigail AbayaMain role
2018AdoptedMandiRecurring role
2019SnatchersKianaFilm[26]
2019The RookieBellaEpisode: "Warriors and Guardians"[27]
2020I Hate New Year'sCassie Holmes Film
2022All AmericanGiaEpisodes: "Don't Sweat the Technique", "Feeling Myself"
2023FreeridgeDavina3 episodes

Discography

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

TitleYearAlbum
"Limitless"[33] 2015rowspan="3"
"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

Promotional singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Dreams Come True"2008Dreams Come True & Ashley
"Backwards"Ashley
"I'm Not That Girl"[38] 2009rowspan="2"
"This Time"[39] 2010

Other appearances

YearSongAlbumRefs
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

YearTitleDirectorRefs
2006 "Dreams Come True" Jason Jarrett[42]
2008 "Backwards"Jason Jarrett [43]
2015 "Cage 23" [44]
2016 "Ish" David Marroquin [45]
2016 "Hope Is In You"Samuel Womer [46]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Instagram. www.instagram.com. 2024-07-08. 2024-07-08. https://web.archive.org/web/20240708185600/https://www.instagram.com/p/C8Sj9pgyrHO/?img_index=1. live.
  2. Web site: Ashley Argota: Biography. TV Guide. December 11, 2023.
  3. Web site: Ashley Argota . Hollywood.com . 2016-05-31 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160611041005/http://www.hollywood.com/celebrities/ashley-argota-58445926/ . 2016-06-11.
  4. Ashley Argota . ashleyargota9 . 707705585016832 . Makes me laugh when people think Lulu's last name is Johnson. She doesn't have a last name. It's just Lulu. One name. Like Cher. But Lulu. . November 5, 2010 . 2010-11-15.
  5. Web site: Two Filipino-Americans make waves in Hollywood. 22 March 2014. ABS-CBN. 14 May 2018. 15 May 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180515043853/http://news.abs-cbn.com/global-filipino/03/22/14/two-filipino-americans-make-waves-hollywood. live.
  6. Web site: Ashley Argota - Online High School Student Videos. Connections Academy. 2015-03-11. 2017-01-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20170105122744/http://www.connectionsacademy.com/online-high-school/student-life/student-videos/ashley-argota.aspx. dead.
  7. Web site: Fil-Am teen fulfills childhood dream in Hollywood. 12 December 2013. ABS-CBN. 16 May 2018. 16 May 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180516175016/http://news.abs-cbn.com/global-filipino/12/12/13/fil-am-teen-fulfills-childhood-dream-hollywood. live.
  8. Daniel . Frankel . Nickelodeon, Palmer stay 'True' . . July 28, 2008 . 2016-05-31 . 2016-06-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160630142843/http://variety.com/2008/scene/markets-festivals/nickelodeon-palmer-stay-true-1117989635/ . live .
  9. Brian . Lowry . Review: 'True Jackson, VP' . . November 5, 2008 . 2016-05-31 . It’s also a major cause of amusement for True’s friends Lulu (Ashley Argota) and Ryan (Matthew Shively), who do all they can to help her... . 2016-06-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160630140606/http://variety.com/2008/scene/markets-festivals/true-jackson-vp-1200472455/ . live .
  10. Web site: Dreams Come True by Ashley Argota. AllMusic. 2021-09-21. 2021-09-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20210921222239/https://www.allmusic.com/album/dreams-come-true-mw0001526828. live.
  11. Web site: Ashley by Ashley Argota. AllMusic. 2021-09-21. 2021-09-21. https://web.archive.org/web/20210921222241/https://www.allmusic.com/album/ashley-mw0001464713. live.
  12. Justin . Kroll . Players . . January 11, 2011 . 2016-05-31 . Ashley Argota has been cast as the female lead in the Nickelodeon series “Bucket & Skinner’s Epic Adventures.” Argota plays an all-American surfer girl that all the guys want to date. Past credits include “True Jackson VP” and “iCarly.” . 2016-06-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160630143343/http://variety.com/2011/film/news/players-13-1118030043/ . live .
  13. http://www.nickutopia.com/2012/07/05/nickelodeon-cancels-bucket-skinners-epic-adventures/ Nickelodeon Cancels “Bucket & Skinner’s Epic Adventures”.
  14. Web site: Nickelodeon actress on track to study nursing at NYU - but for now, she gives acting her best shot . Richard . Huff . . July 1, 2011 . 2014-10-16 . 2014-10-23 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141023115709/http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/nickelodeon-actress-track-study-nursing-nyu-acting-best-shot-article-1.160567 . live .
  15. News: Philiana . Ng . 'A.N.T. Farm,' 'Lab Rats' Stars to Topline Disney Channel TV Movie . . July 31, 2013 . 2016-05-31 . 2013-11-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131104115414/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/china-anne-mcclain-kelli-berglund-597299 . live .
  16. News: Ed . Stockly . Friday's TV Highlights: 'At Middleton' on Starz . . August 14, 2014 . 2016-05-31 . When her best friend Mae (Kelli Berglund) is humiliated at school by a resident mean girl (Ashley Argota), tech-savvy Gabby (China Anne McClain) offers to create a virtual boyfriend to ease Mae's pain. . 2016-06-18 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160618232929/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/tv/showtracker/la-et-st-fridays-tv-highlights-at-middleton-on-starz-20140814-story.html . live .
  17. News: Jamie . Wetherbe . Pasadena Playhouse announces cast for 'Aladdin and his Winter Wish' . . September 13, 2013 . 2016-05-31 . Jordan Fisher (Disney's "Teen Beach Movie") will star as Aladdin, while Ashley Argota (Nickelodeon’s "True Jackson VP") and Richard Karn ("Home Improvement") will play the princess and sultan, respectively. . 2016-08-04 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160804220145/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/culture/la-et-cm-pasadena-playhouse-aladdin-20130913-story.html . live .
  18. News: David C. . Nichols . Review: 'Aladdin and His Winter Wish' a fun ride at Pasadena Playhouse . . December 18, 2013 . 2016-05-31 . Once more audiences are encouraged to boo villainous Abanazar (Josh Adamson, suitably grandiose); cheer Aladdin and his proto-feminist Princess (Ashley Argota, full-voiced and charming)... . 2016-05-05 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160505201808/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/culture/la-em-ct-review-aladdin-and-his-winter-wish-20131217-story.html . live .
  19. Web site: Ashley Argota Nominated For peta2 Libby Award. Look to the Stars. 20 November 2013. 18 December 2013. 19 December 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131219050717/http://www.looktothestars.org/news/11122-ashley-argota-nominated-for-peta2-libby-award. live.
  20. News: Kate . Stanhope . 'The Fosters' Casts 'High School Musical' Alum (Exclusive) . . December 16, 2015 . 2016-05-31 . Adding to the drama will be Brandon's ex-girlfriend and ex-bandmate Lou Chan, played by returning recurring actress Ashley Argota (Lab Rats). . 2016-05-11 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160511172818/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/live-feed/fosters-casts-high-school-musical-849590 . live .
  21. Web site: Heather . Thompson . Ashley Argota Returns To The Set Of Disney XD's 'Lab Rats' . . March 11, 2015 . 2016-05-31 . 2016-06-29 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160629224234/http://www.m-magazine.com/posts/ashley-argota-returns-to-the-set-of-disney-xd-s-lab-rats-53572 . live .
  22. Web site: Nickelodeon star Ashley Argota marries actor Mick Torres . . August 29, 2021 . August 30, 2022 . August 30, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220830234649/https://www.instagram.com/p/Ch0CZ9mvv_U/?hl=en . live .
  23. Web site: The last few months of being 30 have been… eventful!! I cannot wait for the beautiful chapter that will be 31 with my incredible man, my perfect pup, and our beautiful boy, coming this summer. thank you for all the birthday wishes xoxoxo . instagram.com.
  24. Web site: The Troop - Episode Guide - MSN TV. https://web.archive.org/web/20120328214212/http://tv.msn.com/tv/series-episodes/the-troop/?ipp=40. dead. 2012-03-28. 2012-03-28. 2019-12-15.
  25. Web site: Linda Ge . 'Girl Meets World' Casts Luke Benward, Ashley Argota, Claudia Lee for Season 3 (Exclusive) . . February 1, 2016 . 2016-06-04 . 2018-06-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180626164441/https://www.thewrap.com/girl-meets-world-casts-luke-benward-ashley-argota-claudia-lee-for-season-3-exclusive/ . live .
  26. Web site: SXSW Film Review: 'Snatchers'. Harvey. Dennis. 2019-03-13. Variety. en. 2020-01-08. 2020-01-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20200107214524/https://variety.com/2019/film/reviews/snatchers-review-1203160948/. live.
  27. Web site: Stumptown, The Rookie, mixed-ish Snag Full-Season Pickups at ABC. Ausiello. Michael. 2019-10-28. TVLine. en. 2019-12-15. 2019-10-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20191028194650/https://tvline.com/2019/10/28/stumptown-full-season-1-order-renewal-episodes-abc/. live.
  28. Web site: Ashley Argota - Ashley True. AllMusic. 2011-05-30. 2011-06-04. 2012-10-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20121028200129/http://www.allmusic.com/album/ashley-mw0001464713. live.
  29. Web site: Ashley (Reissue) by Ashley Argota. All Music. 2008-08-14. 2021-08-30. 2021-08-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20210830033703/https://www.allmusic.com/album/release/ashley-reissue-mr0002370799. live.
  30. Web site: Ashley (Reissue) by Ashley Argota. daddykool. 2008-08-19. 2021-08-30. 2021-08-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20210830013746/https://daddykool.com/UPC/634479856587. live.
  31. Web site: Ashley Argota - Dreams Come True. AllMusic. 2011-05-30. 2011-06-04. 2016-09-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20160928011900/http://www.allmusic.com/album/dreams-come-true-mw0001526828. live.
  32. Web site: Ashley by Ashley Argota. iTunes. 2011-05-30. 2011-06-04. 2016-03-05. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305033139/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/ashley/id402956632. live.
  33. Web site: Limitless - Single by Ashley Argota. 5 February 2015. iTunes. 2015-02-05. 2015-04-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402113235/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/limitless/id962431916?i=962433274. live.
  34. Web site: Hope Is In You - Single by Ashley Argota. iTunes. 2016-05-08. 2021-08-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20210830092742/https://music.apple.com/us/album/hope-is-in-you-single/1108692291. live.
  35. Web site: I Don't Want To Be- Single by Matt Shively, Ben Schreen, Lindsay Pearce, Kelley Jakle, Ashley Argota. iTunes. 2018-07-20. 2020-03-08. 2021-08-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20210830092743/https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-dont-want-to-be-from-previously-on-musicals-one-tree/1481678373. live.
  36. Web site: I Always Will - Single by Ashley Argota Torres. iTunes. 2021-08-28. 2021-08-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20210830024541/https://music.apple.com/us/album/i-always-will-single/1582763949. live.
  37. Web site: Ish - Single by Brad Hooks feat. Ashley Argota. spotify. 2016-04-08. 2020-03-08. 2021-08-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20210830092747/https://open.spotify.com/album/6OjPcPPBa604sD20Zfvfr1?nd=1. live.
  38. Web site: Ashley Argota - I'm Not That Girl. Tiger Beat. 21 December 2009 . 2009-12-21. 2021-08-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20210830030519/https://tigerbeat.com/2009/12/bop-tiger-beat-exclusive-ashley-argotas-new-single-listen-now/. live.
  39. Web site: Ashley Argota - This Time. musicxray. 2010-08-03. 2021-08-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20210830030510/http://www.musicxray.com/xrays/21248. live.
  40. Web site: Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Vol. 13, 2011. iTunes. 2011-10-21. 2015-03-16. 2015-04-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402174521/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/broadways-carols-for-cure/id955934473. live.
  41. Web site: Onward To Freedom by Tourniquet. iTunes. 2014-11-11. 2020-03-08. 2021-08-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20210830092747/https://music.apple.com/us/album/onward-to-freedom/938844960. live.
  42. Web site: Dreams Come True-Ashley Argota - Jason Jarrett. J.L. Jarett. 2011-05-30. 2011-06-04. 2015-04-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20150402121451/https://myspace.com/jljarrett/video/dreams-come-true-ashley-argota/42281467. live.
  43. Web site: Ashley Argota - Backwards - Official Music Video. Andreana Jackson Official. 2011-05-30. 2011-06-04. 2016-03-07. https://web.archive.org/web/20160307104141/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zm03jG31Ykc. live.
  44. Web site: Tourniquet feat. Gabbie Rae & Ashley Argota Cage 23. Tourniquet Official. 2015-05-17.
  45. Web site: Brad Hooks feat. Ashley Argota Ish - David Marroquin. Brad Hooks. 2016-04-08. 2020-03-08. 2023-03-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20230326194817/https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=9oBjf3yxdTc. live.
  46. Web site: Ashley Argota Hope Is In You - Samuel Womer. Ashley Argota. 2016-05-08. 2021-08-30. 2023-03-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20230326194843/https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=PXpnNUcrVhA. live.