Allie Gonino

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Allie Gonino
Allie Gonino "Hidden Away" behind the scenes.jpg
Gonino behind the scenes of the film Hidden Away (2013)
Born
Alyssa Gonino [1]

(1990-03-30) March 30, 1990 (age 34)
Rockwall, Texas, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active2007–present
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)

Alyssa Gonino (born March 30, 1990) is an American actress and singer. She is known for her regular role as Laurel Mercer in The Lying Game and her recurring role as Michelle in 10 Things I Hate About You , both of which were ABC Family series. Gonino was a member of the American girl group the Stunners between 2007 and 2011. Gonino is currently in the band the Good Mad, who were featured in The Lying Game, in which Gonino also starred. [2]

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Early life

Gonino was born in Rockwall, Texas. Her parents are Dr. John and Linda Gonino, who own and operate the Gonino Center for Healing in Heath, Texas. At the age of seven she started taking classical violin, and classical ballet lessons. [3] 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 second 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. [3]

Career

Gonino (left) with the other members of the Stunners in 2009. The Stunners live at Celebrity Basketball Game 2009.png
Gonino (left) with the other members of the Stunners in 2009.

In her early career as an actress, Gonino guest starred on the television series Unfabulous , [3] Cory in the House , [3] The Suite Life on Deck , [3] Lie to Me , [3] and had a recurring role as Michelle in the ABC Family series 10 Things I Hate About You . [3] In 2007, Gonino joined the girl group the Stunners which was formed by recording artist Vitamin C. [3] 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. [4] The group has since disbanded. [5] [6]

Gonino co-starred as Laurel Mercer in the 2011–2013 ABC Family series The Lying Game . [4] [7] Gonino was also featured in a 2012 Boys Like Girls music video as the female lead for "Be Your Everything". In 2012 she was cast in the movie Geography Club which co-starred her 10 Things I Hate About You castmate Meaghan Martin. [8] In 2013 she was cast to appear in the comedy-drama film See You in Vahalla with Sarah Hyland. [9] Gonino was also cast in a main role on the Sundance Channel drama The Red Road in 2014. [10] [11] In 2015 she was cast in the recurring role of Sam on the fifth season of Freeform's Baby Daddy , [12] but was subsequently replaced in the role by Daniella Monet. [13]

In 2015 Gonino released the EP Hollywood High, which includes the single "Vamp". [14]

Filmography

Film roles
YearTitleRoleNotes
2011Cougar HuntingBritney
2013 Geography Club Kimberly
2015 See You in Valhalla Tori
2015 Fun Size Horror: Volume One Allieshort film – segment: "The Collection"
2018 High Voltage Rachelalso known as Hollow Body
2019Ring RingKelly
Television roles
YearTitleRoleNotes
2007 Cory in the House MoniqueEpisode: "Gone Wishin'"
2007 Unfabulous Yodeling Girl / Imposter Girl #1Episode: "The Song"
2009 The Suite Life on Deck MarissaEpisode: "Splash and Trash"
2009 Lie to Me SusanEpisode: "Truth or Consequences"
2009 Rita Rocks AllisonRecurring role (season 2), 5 episodes
2009–2010 10 Things I Hate About You MichelleRecurring role, 7 episodes
2011–2013 The Lying Game Laurel MercerMain role
2013Hidden AwayRachel Cole / Sage BennettTelevision film
2013 The Coppertop Flop Show HerselfEpisodes: "Woot Coach: Part 1" & "Woot Coach: Part 2"
2014 Hawaii Five-0 Lea NohoaEpisode: "Kanalu Hope Loa"
2014A Lesson in RomanceZoe MillsTelevision film; also known as Mom and Dad Undergrads
2014–2015 The Red Road Rachel JensenMain role, 12 episodes
2015The Preacher's SinJamie BarringerTelevision film; also known as A Husband's Confession
2017 Scorpion JessieEpisode: "Crime Every Mountain"
2018 Power Rangers Hyperforce Lady Guinevere Web series; episode: "A Ranger in King Arthur's Court"
2019 NCIS: New Orleans Natalie LaytonEpisode: "Trust Me"

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References

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