Ashley Liao
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File:Ashley liao.jpg Ashley Liao in 2018 | |
Born | [1] Orange County, California, U.S. | October 21, 2001
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2014–present |
Ashley Liao (born October 21, 2001) is an American actress. She began her career as a child actress in the series Fuller House and The Kicks. She has since appeared in the Disney+ film Secret Society of Second-Born Royals and the Apple TV+ series Physical.
Early life and education
Liao was born in Orange County, California, United States on 21 October 2001 into a Chinese family.[citation needed] She started acting in local musical theater productions when she was in fifth grade, landing the role of Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz in her second ever production.[2] She pursued an associate's degree graduating with a 4.0 before going on to study Communication at UCLA. She also sings on YouTube.[3]
Career
After signing with an agent in 2013, Liao began her professional career with a guest appearances in Bad Teacher, followed by guest appearances in Fresh Off the Boat and Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn.[4]
In 2016, she landed the role of Mandy in Debby Ryan produced Disney XD film Jessica Darling's It List.[5] Liao played the role of Lola Wong in the Netflix spin-off of Full House, Fuller House for its first three seasons.[6] She was promoted to series regular for season two.[7][8] She also had a recurring role as Parker Zhao in season one of the Amazon Prime Video series The Kicks.[3]
In 2019, she appeared in the Netflix film Always Be My Maybe as a younger version of Ali Wong's character.[9] She also starred in the 2020 Disney+ film Secret Society of Second Born Royals as Princess Eleanor.[10]
Liao played Simone in the 2021 Apple TV+ series Physical. In November 2021, it was announced Liao would star opposite Ross Butler in the film adaptation of Abigail Hing Wen's Loveboat, Taipei.[11]
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2016 | Jessica Darling's It List | Manda | Direct-to-video movie |
2017 | Lemonade Mafia | Stank | Short film |
2019 | Always Be My Maybe | Sasha (15 years old) | Netflix film |
2019 | Blue | Ryan | Short film |
2020 | Secret Society of Second-Born Royals | Princess Eleanor | Disney+ film |
2023 | The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes | Clemensia Dovecote | Filming |
TBA | Loveboat, Taipei | Everly "Ever" Wong |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2014 | Bad Teacher | Mary | Episode: "Nix the Fat Week" |
2014 | Fatrick | Young Barbara Wu | TV movie |
2016 | Fresh Off the Boat | Audrey | Episode: "The Manchurian Dinner Date" |
2016 | Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn | Syd | Episode: "New Kid on the Block" |
2016 | The Kicks | Parker Zhao | Recurring role; 7 episodes |
2016–2020 | Fuller House | Lola Wong | Recurring role (seasons 1 & 3); main role (season 2); guest (season 5) |
2017 | Great News | Moana | Episodes: "Honeypot!" and "Sensitivity Training" |
2018 | Speechless | Maddie | Episode: "N-E-- NEW Y-- YEAR'S E-- EVE" |
2018–2020 | Scissor Seven | Cola (voice) | 6 episodes |
2019 | NCIS | Hayley | Episode: "Crossing the Line" |
2019 | Spirit Riding Free | Jo / Caroline (voice) | Episode: "Lucky and the Dressage Sabotage" |
2021 | Physical | Simone | Main role |
2021 | DreamWorks Dragons: The Nine Realms | Jun Wong (voice) | Main role |
References
- ^ Hudson, Shawna (February 8, 2017). "Learn All About 'Fuller House' Gal Ashley Liao's Makeup Obsession, Fave Shows on Netflix and Mad Guitar Skills". Sweety High. Archived from the original on January 26, 2022. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
- ^ Sumerel, Ashley Bissette (December 8, 2016). "Ashley Liao Talks 'Fuller House' Season 2 [Exclusive Interview]". Tell-Tale TV. Archived from the original on December 11, 2021. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
- ^ a b Adamson, Sydney (August 19, 2016). "Ashley Liao talks soccer, singing and pal Soni Bringas". Girls' Life. Archived from the original on December 11, 2021. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
- ^ Carra, Mallory (December 12, 2016). "Lola On 'Fuller House' Is A Talented Newcomer". Bustle. Archived from the original on June 7, 2019. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
- ^ Piwowarski, Allison (February 26, 2016). "Who Plays Lola On 'Fuller House'?". Bustle. Archived from the original on December 11, 2021. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
- ^ Ayers, Mary (June 14, 2016). "Ashley Liao Joins The House". Teenplicity. Archived from the original on June 15, 2016. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
- ^ Hipes, Patrick (April 19, 2016). "'Fuller House': Ashley Liao Upped To Regular For Season 2". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 21, 2021. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
- ^ Wagmeister, Elizabeth (April 19, 2016). "'Fuller House' Ups Lola Actress to Series Regular for Season 2". Variety. Archived from the original on December 11, 2021. Retrieved June 6, 2019.
- ^ Erbland, Kate (May 31, 2019). "'Always Be My Maybe' Review: Ali Wong and Randall Park Deliver Netflix's Next Great Rom-com". IndieWire. Archived from the original on December 12, 2021. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
- ^ Milligan, Kaitlin (May 9, 2019). "Skylar Astin Joins Cast of Secret Society of Second-Born Royals on Disney+". BroadwayWorld. Archived from the original on May 10, 2019. Retrieved May 10, 2019.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (November 11, 2021). "'Loveboat, Taipei': Ashley Liao & Ross Butler To Topline YA Romance From Ace Entertainment". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on January 19, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2021.
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- Ashley Liao at IMDb
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- 21st-century American actresses
- Actresses from Orange County, California
- American actresses of Chinese descent
- American child actresses