Anna Maria Perez de Tagle (born Anna Maria Francesca Enriquez Perez de Tagle on December 23, 1990 in San Francisco, California) is an actress\singer known for her roles as Ashley Dewitt in "Hannah Montana" and Ella Pador in "Camp Rock" and the sequel "Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam."
Biography[]
Anna Maria is of Filipino, Irish and Spanish descent. Her grandmother is legendary Philippine singer\actress Sylvia La Torre. She is the niece of Isabel Presyler & the cousin of Enrique Iglesias, Chabeli Iglesias and Julio Iglesias, Jr.
Her cousin is Filipino actress Sarita Perez de Tagle (who competed in the Junior Vocalist category on the 2003 version of "Star Search").
Career[]
Anna Maria appeared on the CBS television show "Cake T.V." and appeared in the 2009 remake of the movie "Fame." She also went on tour with the Jonas Brothers & Demi Lovato in the "Jonas Brothers' Live in Concert."
In November of 2011, she began appearing on Broadway in the revival of "Godspell" at the Circle in the Square Theater in New York City.
Filmography[]
Films
- Bee Season (2005): Bee Season #1
- Camp Rock (2008): Ella Pador
- Fame (2009): Joy Moy
- Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam (2010): Ella Pador
Television
- Cake (2006; main character): Miracle Ross
- Hannah Montana (2006-2011; recurring role): Ashley Dewitt
- Just Jordan (2007; 1 episode; guest-starring): Veronica
- Higglytown Heroes (2008; 1 episode; guest-voice): Safety Patrol Member Hero
- Jonas L.A. (2010; 1 episode; uncredited role): Herself
- Baby Daddy (2013; 1 episode; guest-star): Jenna
Trivia[]
- Has two brothers.
- Attended Saint Justin Catholic school in Santa Clara, California.
- Attended the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts.
- Attended the Gorman Learning Center in Los Angeles, California.
- During her free time, she likes to design and make her own clothes as well as snow ski, dance, sing, play the piano and read.
- She enjoys working with the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the American Diabetes Association.
- She appeared in Demi Lovato's music video for her single "Remember December."
- Has modeled for the Gap, Old Navy, Mervyn's and Levi's.
- Was the spokesperson for the Elle Girl Model Search.
- In 2008, she eceived the "Rising Star" Award at the 1st Fillipino American Visionary Awards.
- In 2012, she won the BroadwayWorld.com award for "Best Featured Actress in a Musical" for her role in "Godspell" singing the song "Day by Day."