Ashley Argota

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Ashley Argota
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Argota in 2009
Born
Ashley Spencer Taylor Villegas Argota

(1993-01-09) January 9, 1993 (age 31)
Redlands, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)Actress, singer
Years active2006–present
SpouseMick Torres (m. 2021)

Ashley Spencer Taylor Villegas Argota [1] (born January 9, 1993 [2] ) is an American actress and singer. She is known for her roles on television, such as Lulu on the Nickelodeon sitcom True Jackson, VP , [3] and Kelly on the Nickelodeon sitcom Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures .

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Early life

Argota was born in Redlands, California [2] to Filipino parents. [4] She graduated in high school from Connections Academy, an online virtual high school. [5] She began her professional career as contestant on the Arsenio Hall-hosted Star Search on CBS in 2003. [6]

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). [7] [8] As a singer, Argota has released two independent albums Dreams Come True (2006) [9] and Ashley (2007). [10]

In 2011 Argota was cast as the female lead, Kelly, in another Nickelodeon comedy series Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures . [11] Argota confirmed on July 5, 2012, that Nickelodeon had cancelled Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures . [12] 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. [13]

Argota was cast in the 2014 Disney Channel Original Movie How to Build a Better Boy in summer 2013, [14] playing the school rival of the film's leads. [15] In December 2013, she starred in the show Aladdin and His Winter Wish at the Pasadena Playhouse playing the Princess. [16] [17] This same month, she was nominated for the Libby Award by Peta2 for her work with adoption practices. [18] Starting in 2014, Argota has played the recurring role of Lou Chan on the ABC Family drama The Fosters , [19] and had a recurring role on the Disney XD series Lab Rats as S-1. [20]

Personal life

In August 2021, Argota married actor Mick Torres after having their wedding delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [21]

On January 9, 2024, Argota announced she and Torres were expecting their first child. [22]

Filmography

Television and film roles
YearTitleRoleNotes
2007SchooledSoomi AlverezFilm
2008 iCarly KathyEpisode: "iHave a Lovesick Teacher"
2008–2011 True Jackson, VP LuluMain role
2011–2013 Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures KellyMain role
2012 Baby Daddy AvaEpisode: "May the Best Friend Win"
2013 The Troop MazieEpisode: "Road Trip (aka "The Kiss")" [23]
2014 Austin & Ally ElleEpisode: "Glee Clubs & Glory"
2014 Chasing Life KristinaEpisode: "Finding Chemo"
2014 How to Build a Better Boy Nevaeh Barnes Disney Channel Original Movie
2014–2015 Lab Rats S-1/TaylorRecurring role (seasons 3–4)
2014–2016 The Fosters Lou ChanRecurring role (seasons 2–4)
2015Broken: A MusicalHelenFilm
2016 Girl Meets World NikkiEpisodes: "Girl Meets High School: Parts One and Two" [24]
2016 All Hallows' Eve Sarah EttelsFilm
2018Cover VersionsAmberFilm
2018Liberty CrossingAbigail AbayaMain role
2018AdoptedMandiRecurring role
2019 Snatchers KianaFilm [25]
2019 The Rookie BellaEpisode: "Warriors and Guardians" [26]
2020I Hate New Year'sCassie HolmesFilm
2022 All American GiaEpisodes: "Don't Sweat the Technique", "Feeling Myself"
2023 Freeridge Davina3 episodes

Discography

Albums

TitleAlbum details
Ashley [27]

Reissues

TitleAlbum details
Ashley
  • Released: August 14, 2008 (CD) [28]
    August 19, 2008 (Digital Download) [29]
  • Format: CD, digital download
  • Label: New Revolution

Extended Plays

TitleAlbum details
Dreams Come True [30]
  • Released: September 15, 2006
  • Format: CD, digital download
  • Label: New Revolution
Ashley [31]
  • Released: June 15, 2008
  • Format: CD, digital download
  • Label: New Revolution

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Limitless" [32] 2015Non-album singles
"Hope Is In You" [33] 2016
"I Don't Want To Be"

(with Matt Shively, Ben Schreen, Lindsay Pearce and Kelley Jakle) [34]

2018
"I Always Will" [35] 2021TBA
TitleYearAlbum
"Ish"

(Brad Hooks feat. Ashley Argota) [36]

20167 / Green 27jeans (EP)

Promotional singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Dreams Come True"2008Dreams Come True & Ashley
"Backwards"Ashley
"I'm Not That Girl" [37] 2009Non-album promotional singles
"This Time" [38] 2010

Other appearances

YearSongAlbumRefs
2011"Dance With Me Santa"Broadway's Carols for a Cure, Vol. 13 [39]
2014"Cage 23"

Tourniquet feat. Gabbie Rae and Ashley Argota

Onward To Freedom [40]

Music videos

YearTitleDirectorRefs
2006"Dreams Come True"Jason Jarrett [41]
2008"Backwards"Jason Jarrett [42]
2015"Cage 23"Unknown [43]
2016"Ish"David Marroquin [44]
2016"Hope Is In You"Samuel Womer [45]

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