Meaghan Martin Biography

Date of Birth

17 December 1992, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Birth Name

Meaghan Jette Martin

Height

5' 4½" (1.64 m)

Mini Biography

Martin was born on February 17, 1992, in Las Vegas, Nevada. A fan of musical theater, she performed in several community theater productions in Las Vegas. She began modeling at the age of five. As a child, she worked consistently in a variety of national and international commercials, including Barbie and Cabbage Patch Dolls.

She starred in the sequel, "Mean Girls 2", as the lead character, Johanna 'Jo' Mitchell, an outsider trying to fit in the social scene of high school. Alloy hired her for the lead role in the series "Wendy", a contemporary fantasy take on Peter Pan told from Wendy's point of view.

Martin is best known for her lead role in "10 Things I Hate About You," she played the role of Bianca Stratford, a girl who knows how to strategize, put a plan in motion and navigate the minefield that is high school.

Martin's first TV film was her role as the beautiful yet bossy Tess Tyler, queen bee of the hottest clique in camp, in Disney Channel's Original Movie "Camp Rock." Martin reprised her role of Tess in the successful "Camp Rock 2." Recently, she filmed "Geography Club", "Senior Project", "Safelight" and "The Good Mother" which premiered on Lifetime. Meaghan's other film projects include the lead role as Megan in the independent film "Dear Lemon Lima" and Aubrey in "Sironia."

She is recurring on MTV's, critically acclaimed "Awkward", and "Melissa and Joey." She has also guest starred on TBS's "Wedding Band", Fox's "House," CBS' "Close to Home," Disney Channel's "The Suite Life of Zack & Cody," and Nickelodeon's "Just Jordan." She did her first professional theater debut in the Los Angeles production of the Jason Robert Brown musical, "13." Martin also sang a version of "When You Wish Upon a Star" for the 2009 DVD/Blu Ray release of Disney's "Pinocchio."

She has attended the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, completing courses in both Contemporary Drama and Shakespeare.

Trivia

Meaghan loves musical theatre. She's a big fan of composers Jason Robert Brown, Duncan Sheik and Stephen Sondheim. She was seen in the workshop of Jason Robert Brown's musical "13" as Kendra.

She is an avid singer and dancer. The styles of dance she's most interested in are jazz, ballet, tap and hip-hop.

Meaghan loves reading and is a huge fan of the Harry Potter series. She also enjoys writings by Mitch Albom, Stephen King and Lewis Carroll.

She has a little brother, Zachary, an older brother, Sean, and an older sister, Rebecca.

Home-schooled. Went to Jr. High in Las Vegas, Nevada. She went to a regular high school for one year.

For her Camp Rock audition, she sang 'Brand New You' from the Jason Robert Brown musical play, "13".

Did community theatre in Las Vegas after being tired of traveling back and forth from Vegas to Los Angeles.

First professional job was as a model in a Disney fashion show when she was age 5.

She used the character of Regina George from "Mean Girls" as inspiration for her role as Tess in "Camp Rock".

In 2011, she was considered to play Hazel in Dolphin Tale (2011).

Favourite actress is Anne Hathaway and favorite actor is Jake Gyllenhaal.

Was submitted for Emmy consideration for her guest-starring role in Dr. House - Medical Division in 2008.

Was cast as Emily in Palo Alto (2013) but she turned it down to film Geography Club (2013).

(September 24, 2016) Married her longtime boyfriend Oli Higginson in London, England, following a 4-month-long engagement.

Played Paige in the web series 'The Band Formerly Known As'. [2019]

Quotes

I am confident with who I am and what I do. I think the best way to deal with bullying is to put yourself in the bully's shoes. What is happening in their life to make them say mean things? Maybe they're not happy with their home life. Don't try to solve this problem yourself, and definitely don't fight fire with fire. Talk to a trusted adult and have them advise you on the best way to deal with your situation.