Chelsea Kane Explained

Chelsea Kane
Birth Name:Chelsea Kane Staub
Birth Date:15 September 1988
Birth Place:Phoenix, Arizona, U.S.
Occupation:Actress, singer
Years Active:2001–present

Chelsea Kane Staub (born September 15, 1988)[1] [2] is an American actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Stella Malone in the Disney Channel sitcom television series Jonas and the role of Riley Perrin in the Freeform sitcom, Baby Daddy. She also voiced Bea Goldfishberg in the Disney Channel animated sitcom Fish Hooks.

Early life

Chelsea Kane Staub was born in Phoenix, Arizona on September 15, 1988.[3] Kane is the only child of John and Becky Staub.[1] She worked at Valley Youth Theatre.[4]

Career

Kane made her professional acting debut in the 2001 short film entitled Failure of Pamela Salt. She went on to guest star in the television series Cracking Up, Listen Up, the pilot episode of Summerland and the 2004 direct-to-video film Arizona Summer.

In 2007, Kane starred in her first theatrical film role as Meredith Baxter Dimly, in the film Bratz, playing the film's antagonist. She also performed two of the songs on the film's soundtrack.

In 2008, she starred in Minutemen as Stephanie Jameson. She also appeared in one episode of Wizards of Waverly Place (the episode, "The Supernatural") and she starred in the Disney Channel original film Starstruck (2010). She played the role of Stella Malone, the stylist and long time best friend of the band J.O.N.A.S., in the Disney Channel series Jonas The series aired from 2009 to 2010. From 2010 to 2014, Kane co-starred in the Disney Channel animated series Fish Hooks voicing the role of Bea Goldfishberg.

In 2010, Kane filmed a web series called "The Homes" written and directed by John Cabrera. The series premiered on January 27, 2011, on Lockerz.com.[5] Kane was one of the celebrity contestants in season 12 on the American ballroom competition Dancing with the Stars. Her professional partner was Mark Ballas, a two-time champion of the series. She made it to the season finale, but finished in third place behind Hines Ward and Kirstie Alley.[6]

In 2011, Kane joined the cast of the final season of The CW's One Tree Hill in a recurring role. She played a character named Tara,[7] who is a love interest for Kane's real life ex-boyfriend Stephen Colletti's character, Chase. From 2012 to 2017, Kane co-starred as Riley Perrin in the Freeform sitcom Baby Daddy.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2004Arizona SummerCarolDirect-to-video film
2007BratzMeredith Baxter DimlyFirst theatrical role
2008MinutemenStephanie JamesonDisney Channel original film
2010StarstruckAlexis Bender
2013Harper Hutton/Debbie HayworthABC Family original film
2014Pop FanAva PierceMain role; Lifetime original film

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2004Listen UpYoung girlEpisode: "Grandmaster of the Wolfhunt"
SummerlandSharonPilot episode
Cracking UpNora JonesEpisodes: "Grudge Match", "Learning Disability"
2008Wizards of Waverly PlaceKari LangsdorfEpisode: "The Supernatural"
EricaEpisode: "Pineblock Derby"
Disney Channel GamesHerself5 episodes
HerselfEpisode: "Hello Hollywood"
2009–2010JonasStella MaloneMain role; Disney Channel original series
2010–2014Fish HooksBea Goldfishberg (voice)Main role; Disney Channel original series
2011Dancing with the StarsHerself/contestantSeason 12
placed third
So Random!HerselfEpisode: "Chelsea Kane Staub and Hot Chelle Rae"
The HomesAnnie HolmesMain role; web series
2012One Tree HillTara RichardsRecurring role, 5 episodes
Brooke CasidyEpisode: "Trends with Benefits"
2012–2017Baby DaddyRiley PerrinMain role; ABC Family original series
2012Drop Dead DivaPaige McBrideEpisode: "Jane's Getting Married"
2015Rick and MortyArthricia (voice)Episode: "Look Who's Purging Now"
Regular ShowChrissy (voice)Episode: "Return of Party Horse"
2018–2019Hot StreetsJen Sanders (voice)Main role[8]
2018A Christmas for the BooksJoanna MoretHallmark Movies & Mysteries Channel Television Film[9]
2019–2021Archibald's Next Big ThingLoy (voice)Main role
2019Robot ChickenButterbear, Ellen Ripley (voice)Episode: "Musya Shakhtyorov in: Honeyboogers"
2020The Expanding Universe of Ashley GarciaAva GermaineRecurring role, 4 episodes
DC Super Hero GirlsRose Wilson (voice)Episode: "Dinner for Five"
2022–20239-1-1KameronSeason 6: 4 episodes

Music videos

Year Title Artist Notes
2009"U Can't Touch This"Daniel Curtis Lee and Adam HicksCameo appearance
"Chelsea"The Summer SetHerself
2011"Hotwire"Mark Ballas

Discography

Year Song Album
2007"It's All About Me" (feat. Malese Jow and Anneliese van der Pol)
"Fabulous"
2011"When Everything Falls Back Down" (with Action Item)The Stronger The Love

Awards and nominations

YearAssociationCategoryNominated workResult
2009Teen Choice AwardsChoice TV Breakout Star FemaleJonas L.A.
2012Teen Choice AwardsSummer TV Star: FemaleBaby Daddy
2013Teen Choice AwardsSummer TV Star: Female

Dancing with the Stars performances

Chelsea Kane's partner was Mark Ballas.

Week #Dance / SongJudges' scoreResult
InabaGoodmanTonioli
1Foxtrot / "King of Anything"777No elimination
2Jive / "I Write Sins Not Tragedies"657Safe
3Cha-cha-cha/ "Chelsea"788Safe
4Viennese Waltz/ "Hedwig's Theme"989Safe
5Samba / "Party in the U.S.A."989Safe
6Quickstep / "Walking on Sunshine"1099Safe
7Cha-cha-cha / "Born This Way"
Paso Doble / "Ghosts 'n' Stuff"
8*/8
8*/9
7
8
7
9
Safe
8Waltz /"My Love"
Salsa / "Get Busy"
10
8
9
9
10
9
Safe
9Argentine Tango / "Assassin's Tango"
Rumba / "Eyes On Fire"
Cha-cha-cha / "Just Dance"
9
10
Awarded
9
10
15
10
10
points
Safe
10Judge's Pick Samba / "Hip Hip Chin Chin"
Freestyle / "Latinos"
Viennese Waltz / "Hedwig's Theme"
10
10
10
9
10
10
10
10
10
Third place

Notes and References

  1. Web site: YouTube. ChelseaStaubPersonal. Staub. July 21, 2008. Chelsea. official youtube. July 18, 2009.
  2. Web site: Chelsea Kane (Staub) Explains Name Change . cambio.com . March 2, 2011 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110312165640/http://www.cambio.com/news/chelsea-kane-staub-explains-name-change . March 12, 2011 . dead.
  3. News: Lee. Michael J. Chelsea Staub Interviews. RadioFree.com. November 20, 2007. January 8, 2008.
  4. Web site: Phoenix Valley Youth Theatre's 'Annie' finds dog stars . Cone Sexton, Connie . The Arizona Republic . May 26, 2011 . June 6, 2011.
  5. News: A-List Stars Invade Digital Auteurs' Space . Hale, Mike . The New York Times . March 25, 2011 . June 6, 2011.
  6. Web site: Hines Ward part of a string of 'Dancing' athletes . Cohen, Sandy . USA TODAY . May 25, 2011 . June 6, 2011.
  7. Hibberd . James. Chelsea Kane to guest on 'One Tree Hill' - EXCLUSIVE . Entertainment Weekly. July 26, 2011.
  8. Web site: Industry Chelsea Kane, Patricia Richardson, Todd Sherry & Josh Zuckerman cast in a new circumcision comedy play KNIFE TO THE HEART. March 19, 2018. Broadway World.
  9. Web site: A Christmas for the Books (HMC 2018, Chelsea Kane, Drew Seeley). December 14, 2018. Memorable TV.