Meredith O'Connor

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Meredith O'Connor
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Background information
Origin Cold Spring Harbor, New York, United States
Genres Pop/rock
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • actress
  • activist
  • model
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
Years active2012–present
LabelsMetamorphosis Records
Website https://metamorphosisrecords.com
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With Fans on Tour in Greece

Meredith O'Connor is an American singer, businesswoman and mental health activist. She is a former model and activist for the NGOCSD-NY supporting the United Nations and communities globally. She is regarded as influential in a Forbes feature for her global impact in pop culture. [1] Her music has been featured on TeenNick and Radio Disney.

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O'Connor is currently based in Los Angeles and New York City, United States. [2] Her latest release is an international collaboration titled "You Are Not Alone (International)". [3] The beneficiary of the song is the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Celebrities featured in the song include Minzy, RUGGERO, Reekado Banks, and Mary Wilson from the Supremes.

Early career

Meredith O'Connor began her career as a model before being signed for music. After being discovered, her first music video for the song "Celebrity" went viral. [4] She then used her fame to speak out on mental health and bullying.

Appearances in film

In 2015, O'Connor appeared as one of the celebrity cameos alongside Garrett Clayton, Jon Header, and many others in Lionsgate's "Los Huevos" in the American version. She also had cameos alongside Drake Bell in 'Bunny Bravo' of Superdope TV. Recently,[ when? ] Arianna Huffington's Thrive had announced the development of an autobiography feature based on the life of O'Connor, telling the story of how her music has impacted fans. It is planned to be directed by Ilyssa Goodman and Garrett Clayton, while Addison Rickie will play O'Connor as a child. [5]

Advocacy

O'Connor has said that she was bullied as a child. [6] Based on her experience, she became an advocate for victims of bullying and an anti-bullying spokesperson, becoming an official advisor of Reach Out. [2] Her advocacy has resulted in multiple accolades and recognition for global impact. She delivered a TEDx talk on her impact and anti-bullying advocacy. [7] She has also spoken at the United Nations General Assembly Hall multiple times in 2018. [8]

In the Steppin Out magazine, O'Connor said that she wrote her song "The Game" to show fans that things can get better.[ clarification needed ] [9]

In 2013–14, O'Connor embarked on a ten city tour to promote the music video for her song "The Game". During the tour, she and her team performed for thousands of young people in schools, encouraging the victims of bullying to stay strong. [10]

Music

O'Connor released her debut EP in February 2013. The music video for the lead single "Celebrity" went viral on YouTube [6] The EP received positive reviews from music bloggers Andrew Greenhalgh and G. W. Hill. [11] [12]

O’Connor's single "Just the Thing" was officially released on iTunes on April 22, 2014.[ citation needed ] O'Connor released her debut album "I am" in late 2015. [13] The song "Stronger" from the album features Disney's Teen Beach movie's Garrett Clayton.

O'Connor is a celebrity advocate for the United Nation's Project 50/50. Her next film will be based on her own life, produced and directed by Ilyssa Goodman, who directed "A Cinderella Story". [14]

O'Connor's international mental health campaign called "You Are Not Alone" features celebrities from around the world to raise funds and awareness for mental illness treatment. Celebrities include K-pop singer Minzy, Argentina's RUGGERO, afro-pop singer Reekado Banks, and Mary Wilson of the Supremes. [15]

Modeling

Before O'Connor was signed for her first single, she was signed by Model Management Group based in New York City. [2] [6] After that, she did modeling work for companies including Lord & Taylor. [16]

Discography

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  3. ↑ "Minzy, Reekado Banks, Meredith O'Connor, RUGGERO and Join Global Mental Health Campaign". KPOP-World. February 8, 2021. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Singer Meredith O'Connor Goes From Being Bullied To Anti-Bullying Advocate". GirlTalkHQ. June 24, 2014. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
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  7. ↑ "Meredith O'Connor TEDx Talk". YouTube . February 26, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Meredith O'Connor's Address at the United Nation's General Assembly Hall". YouTube . April 8, 2018.
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