Allie Gonino
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Alyssa Jean "Allie" Gonino (born March 30, 1990) is an American
actress and singer. She is best known for regular role as Laurel Mercer on The Lying Game
and her recurring role as Michelle on 10 Things I Hate About You
, both being ABC Family
series. Gonino was also member of the American girl group "The Stunners".
. At the age of seven that she started taking classical violin, and classical ballet lessons. For much of her childhood, she would perform at many of the country music oprys in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, singing, yodeling, and playing fiddle, and mandolin. In her high school
years, Gonino became interested in musical theater. One month into her sophomore year, she dropped out of high school to move to Los Angeles
, and fully pursue a career in music and acting. At sixteen, she acquired her GED.
. In summer 2010, after the release of their first single "Dancin' Around the Truth" featuring the New Boyz
, The Stunners embarked on a 20 date venture, as the opening act for Justin Bieber
on My World Tour
. The group has since broken up.
, Cory in the House
, The Suite Life on Deck
, Lie to Me
and had a recurring role as Michelle in the ABC Family
series 10 Things I Hate About You
. She currently co-stars as Laurel Mercer in the series The Lying Game
.
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actress and singer. She is best known for regular role as Laurel Mercer on The Lying Game
The Lying Game
The Lying Game is an American drama television series produced by Alloy Entertainment and Warner Horizon Television for ABC Family. The show is based on a series of novels of the same name by Sara Shepard. The network green-lighted the series in February 2011 with a 10 episode order, with the...
and her recurring role as Michelle on 10 Things I Hate About You
10 Things I Hate About You (TV series)
10 Things I Hate About You is an American television situation comedy broadcast on ABC Family beginning in 2009. Developed by Carter Covington, the show is a half-hour, single camera series based on the 1999 film of the same name...
, both being ABC Family
ABC Family
ABC Family, stylized as abc family, is an American television network, owned by ABC Family Worldwide Inc., a subsidiary of the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company...
series. Gonino was also member of the American girl group "The Stunners".
Life and career
Gonino grew up in Rockwall, TexasRockwall, Texas
Rockwall is a city in Rockwall County, Texas, United States, and a suburb of Dallas. It is part of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. The population was 37,490 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Rockwall County. Rockwall County is the second wealthiest county in the state of Texas in terms...
. At the age of seven that she started taking classical violin, and classical ballet lessons. For much of her childhood, she would perform at many of the country music oprys in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, singing, yodeling, and playing fiddle, and mandolin. In her high school
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
years, Gonino became interested in musical theater. One month into her sophomore year, she dropped out of high school to move to Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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, and fully pursue a career in music and acting. At sixteen, she acquired her GED.
Music
In 2007, Gonino joined the girl group "The Stunners" which was formed by recording artist Vitamin CVitamin C (artist)
Colleen Ann Fitzpatrick is an American pop music singer, songwriter, dancer, and actress better known by her stage name, Vitamin C. Her singles include "Graduation ", "As Long As You're Loving Me", "The Itch", and her most successful hit the Top 20 Gold certified "Smile"...
. In summer 2010, after the release of their first single "Dancin' Around the Truth" featuring the New Boyz
New Boyz
New Boyz is an American hip hop/rap group and a former jerkin crew duo made up of rappers Earl "Ben J" Benjamin and Dominic "Legacy" Thomas from Hesperia, California. They debuted in summer 2009 with their viral hit, "You're a Jerk", taken from their debut studio album Skinny Jeanz and a Mic,...
, The Stunners embarked on a 20 date venture, as the opening act for Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber
Justin Drew Bieber is a Canadian pop/R&B singer, songwriter and actor. Bieber was discovered in 2008 by Scooter Braun, who came across Bieber's videos on YouTube and later became his manager...
on My World Tour
My World Tour
The My World Tour is the debut concert tour by Canadian recording artist Justin Bieber. It is Bieber's first concert tour which supports his two-part debut album My World and My World 2.0. The tour was officially announced on March 16, 2010, a week before My World 2.0 was released...
. The group has since broken up.
Acting
As an actress, Gonino has guest-starred in the television series UnfabulousUnfabulous
Unfabulous is an American children's television series that aired on Nickelodeon The series is about an "unfabulous" junior high school student, played by Emma Roberts...
, Cory in the House
Cory in the House
Cory in the House is an American television sitcom, which aired on the Disney Channel from January 12, 2007 to September 12, 2008 and was a spin-off from the Disney show That's So Raven. The show focuses on Cory Baxter, who moved from San Francisco, California to Washington, D.C., after Victor...
, The Suite Life on Deck
The Suite Life on Deck
The Suite Life on Deck is an American sitcom that aired on Disney Channel from September 26, 2008 to May 6, 2011. It is a sequel/spin-off of the Disney Channel Original Series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody...
, Lie to Me
Lie to Me
Lie to Me is a 2009-2011 American television series.Lie to Me may also refer to:* Lie to Me , a South Korean drama series* "Lie to Me" , an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer...
and had a recurring role as Michelle in the ABC Family
ABC Family
ABC Family, stylized as abc family, is an American television network, owned by ABC Family Worldwide Inc., a subsidiary of the Disney-ABC Television Group division of The Walt Disney Company...
series 10 Things I Hate About You
10 Things I Hate About You (TV series)
10 Things I Hate About You is an American television situation comedy broadcast on ABC Family beginning in 2009. Developed by Carter Covington, the show is a half-hour, single camera series based on the 1999 film of the same name...
. She currently co-stars as Laurel Mercer in the series The Lying Game
The Lying Game
The Lying Game is an American drama television series produced by Alloy Entertainment and Warner Horizon Television for ABC Family. The show is based on a series of novels of the same name by Sara Shepard. The network green-lighted the series in February 2011 with a 10 episode order, with the...
.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Cory in the House Cory in the House Cory in the House is an American television sitcom, which aired on the Disney Channel from January 12, 2007 to September 12, 2008 and was a spin-off from the Disney show That's So Raven. The show focuses on Cory Baxter, who moved from San Francisco, California to Washington, D.C., after Victor... |
Monique | "Gone Wishin'" (season 1: episode 17) |
| 2007 | Unfabulous Unfabulous Unfabulous is an American children's television series that aired on Nickelodeon The series is about an "unfabulous" junior high school student, played by Emma Roberts... |
Girl #3 | "The Song" (season 3: episode 4) |
| 2007 | Love | Cheerleader | Short film |
| 2009 | The Suite Life on Deck The Suite Life on Deck The Suite Life on Deck is an American sitcom that aired on Disney Channel from September 26, 2008 to May 6, 2011. It is a sequel/spin-off of the Disney Channel Original Series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody... |
Marissa | "Splash and Trash" (season 1: episode 18) |
| 2009–2010 | 10 Things I Hate About You 10 Things I Hate About You (TV series) 10 Things I Hate About You is an American television situation comedy broadcast on ABC Family beginning in 2009. Developed by Carter Covington, the show is a half-hour, single camera series based on the 1999 film of the same name... |
Michelle | "I Want You to Want Me" (season 1: episode 2) "Light My Fire" (season 1: episode 7) "Dance Little Sister" (season 1: episode 8) "Fight for Your Right" (season 1: episode 9) "Don't Leave Me This Way" (season 1: episode 10) "Don't Trust Me" (season 1: episode 12) "Great Expectations" (season 1: episode 13) "Revolution" (season 1: episode 20) |
| 2009 | Lie to Me Lie to Me Lie to Me is a 2009-2011 American television series.Lie to Me may also refer to:* Lie to Me , a South Korean drama series* "Lie to Me" , an episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer... |
Susan | "Truth or Consequences" (season 2: episode 2) |
| 2009 | Rita Rocks Rita Rocks Rita Rocks is a Lifetime original sitcom that premiered on October 20, 2008. It is the network's first original comedy in over a decade. The series debuted alongside re-runs of Reba as part of a new comedy hour for Tuesday nights, which later changed to Monday nights... |
Allison | "Shower the People" (season 2: episode 14) "The Jealous Kind" (season 2: episode 18) |
| 2011–present | The Lying Game The Lying Game The Lying Game is an American drama television series produced by Alloy Entertainment and Warner Horizon Television for ABC Family. The show is based on a series of novels of the same name by Sara Shepard. The network green-lighted the series in February 2011 with a 10 episode order, with the... |
Laurel Mercer | Series regular |