Alison Haislip
Encyclopedia
Alison Fesq Haislip is an American
actress and former TV correspondent for Attack of the Show!
on G4
and NBC
's The Voice
. She resides in Los Angeles
, California
.
, New Jersey
and graduate of Voorhees High School
. She attended Boston College
and studied theater. Afterwards, she moved to Los Angeles
to pursue an acting career.
in October 2007 after being told by a G4 employee, who was a patron where she worked as a bartender, that she would be a great fit at the network. Haislip hosted "The Feed" segment and did correspondent work numerous times for Attack of the Show!
before being hired full time around Spring 2008. She often substituted the show's co-host position of Olivia Munn
. For most of 2010, in addition to her pre-filmed segments and occasional guest hosting, she also shared responsibility for presenting "The Feed" with Blair Herter, typically anchoring it live on two of the four days that Attack of the Show aired per week.
On November 7, 2011, Haislip announced during a hosting appearance on Attack of the Show that she was leaving G4.
's website. Tech News is currently on indefinite hiatus as a part of the network's financial cutbacks.
co-hosted the first season of American Ninja Warrior. Haislip was the sideline reporter for the second and third season.
's The Voice
as the backstage and social networking correspondent. Her position allows her to tweet
what is happening in the competition, as well as talk to contestants backstage in the "V Room". She was replaced by Christina Milian
in the second season.
before they air. Occasionally, Haislip had a guest alongside her while filming the blog. Past guests included fellow G4 personalities Kevin Pereira
and Blair Herter
, actress/dancer/writer Imogen Church, and Alison's younger brother, Greg Haislip.
Starting in mid-May 2009, Ford Fiesta Movement mission videos, and Baaaznian Production short films, replaced the original blog format of Haislip's videos. The second to last video blog or "vlog" format video was uploaded on May 11, 2009. However, a brief Christmas vlog was uploaded on December 24, 2009, in which Haislip explained she had stopped making vlogs because she has been much busier in the recent months, than in the first half of 2009.
In the spring of 2009, Haislip began making additional videos, as required by her involvement with the Ford Fiesta
Movement, a campaign in which she was one of 100 people to win one of the cars for 6 months, started by Ford Motor Company
to help promote the model's upcoming US release.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
actress and former TV correspondent for Attack of the Show!
Attack of the Show!
Attack of the Show! is an American live television program shown weeknights on G4, G4 Canada and Fuel TV in Australia. The program is hosted by Kevin Pereira and Candace Bailey...
on G4
G4 (TV channel)
G4, also known as G4 TV, is an American cable- and satellite-television channel originally geared primarily toward young adult viewers, originally based on the world of video games...
and NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
's The Voice
The Voice (U.S. TV series)
The Voice is an American reality talent show that premiered on April 26, 2011 on the NBC television network. Based on the reality singing competition The Voice of Holland, the series was created by Dutch television producer John de Mol. It is part of an international series...
. She resides in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
.
Early life
Haislip is a native of Tewksbury TownshipTewksbury Township, New Jersey
Tewksbury Township is a Township located in Hunterdon County, New Jersey and is located within the New York Metropolitan Area. As of the United States 2010 Census, the township population was 5,993...
, New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
and graduate of Voorhees High School
Voorhees High School
Voorhees High School is a four-year public high school located in Lebanon Township, New Jersey. The school is named after Foster MacGowan Voorhees, the 30th Governor of New Jersey. It is one of two high schools in the North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School District, serving students from six...
. She attended Boston College
Boston College
Boston College is a private Jesuit research university located in the village of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA. The main campus is bisected by the border between the cities of Boston and Newton. It has 9,200 full-time undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students. Its name reflects its early...
and studied theater. Afterwards, she moved to Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
to pursue an acting career.
Attack of the Show!
Haislip landed at G4G4 (TV channel)
G4, also known as G4 TV, is an American cable- and satellite-television channel originally geared primarily toward young adult viewers, originally based on the world of video games...
in October 2007 after being told by a G4 employee, who was a patron where she worked as a bartender, that she would be a great fit at the network. Haislip hosted "The Feed" segment and did correspondent work numerous times for Attack of the Show!
Attack of the Show!
Attack of the Show! is an American live television program shown weeknights on G4, G4 Canada and Fuel TV in Australia. The program is hosted by Kevin Pereira and Candace Bailey...
before being hired full time around Spring 2008. She often substituted the show's co-host position of Olivia Munn
Olivia Munn
Lisa Olivia Munn is an American comedic actress, model, television personality and author. She began her career being credited as Lisa Munn. Since 2006, she has been using the name Olivia Munn personally and professionally....
. For most of 2010, in addition to her pre-filmed segments and occasional guest hosting, she also shared responsibility for presenting "The Feed" with Blair Herter, typically anchoring it live on two of the four days that Attack of the Show aired per week.
On November 7, 2011, Haislip announced during a hosting appearance on Attack of the Show that she was leaving G4.
Tech News Countdown
From May 2008 to February 2009, Haislip hosted a weekly podcast ranging in length from two to five minutes for G4G4 (TV channel)
G4, also known as G4 TV, is an American cable- and satellite-television channel originally geared primarily toward young adult viewers, originally based on the world of video games...
's website. Tech News is currently on indefinite hiatus as a part of the network's financial cutbacks.
American Ninja Warrior
Haislip and Blair HerterBlair Herter
Blair Joseph Herter is an American television personality.Herter was born in Scott, Louisiana. He previously worked for MTV, appearing on seasons of Road Rules and Real World/Road Rules Challenge series, as well as G-Hole...
co-hosted the first season of American Ninja Warrior. Haislip was the sideline reporter for the second and third season.
The Voice
On March 28, 2011, it was announced that Haislip would join the cast of NBCNBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
's The Voice
The Voice (U.S. TV series)
The Voice is an American reality talent show that premiered on April 26, 2011 on the NBC television network. Based on the reality singing competition The Voice of Holland, the series was created by Dutch television producer John de Mol. It is part of an international series...
as the backstage and social networking correspondent. Her position allows her to tweet
Twitter
Twitter is an online social networking and microblogging service that enables its users to send and read text-based posts of up to 140 characters, informally known as "tweets".Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey and launched that July...
what is happening in the competition, as well as talk to contestants backstage in the "V Room". She was replaced by Christina Milian
Christina Milian
Christine Flores , better known by her stage name Christina Milian , is an American singer-songwriter, actress, dancer, and model....
in the second season.
Video blogging
In September 2008, in correlation with the launch her official website, Haislip started releasing approximately four to six minute unedited video updates to stay more connected with her fans. Topics have ranged from answering fan questions posted on her forums to giving updates on her upcoming segments for Attack of the Show!Attack of the Show!
Attack of the Show! is an American live television program shown weeknights on G4, G4 Canada and Fuel TV in Australia. The program is hosted by Kevin Pereira and Candace Bailey...
before they air. Occasionally, Haislip had a guest alongside her while filming the blog. Past guests included fellow G4 personalities Kevin Pereira
Kevin Pereira
Kevin Pereira is co-host of G4's Attack of the Show! .-Biography:While in high school, Pereira hosted Pointless Audio under the pseudonym Captain Immy...
and Blair Herter
Blair Herter
Blair Joseph Herter is an American television personality.Herter was born in Scott, Louisiana. He previously worked for MTV, appearing on seasons of Road Rules and Real World/Road Rules Challenge series, as well as G-Hole...
, actress/dancer/writer Imogen Church, and Alison's younger brother, Greg Haislip.
Starting in mid-May 2009, Ford Fiesta Movement mission videos, and Baaaznian Production short films, replaced the original blog format of Haislip's videos. The second to last video blog or "vlog" format video was uploaded on May 11, 2009. However, a brief Christmas vlog was uploaded on December 24, 2009, in which Haislip explained she had stopped making vlogs because she has been much busier in the recent months, than in the first half of 2009.
In the spring of 2009, Haislip began making additional videos, as required by her involvement with the Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta
The Ford Fiesta is a front wheel drive supermini/subcompact manufactured and marketed by Ford Motor Company and built in Europe, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Venezuela, China, India, Thailand and South Africa...
Movement, a campaign in which she was one of 100 people to win one of the cars for 6 months, started by Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automaker based in Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. The automaker was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. In addition to the Ford and Lincoln brands, Ford also owns a small stake in Mazda in Japan and Aston Martin in the UK...
to help promote the model's upcoming US release.
Short HD films
Beginning in June 2009, Haislip has appeared in a number of short HD films, along with a troupe of actors. They are currently available to be viewed on YouTube. The first film, titled "New Moongasm - A New Moon Parody" was uploaded on June 15, 2009. This was followed up by a film titled "Hi. I'm Joel Rush." on June 29, 2009. A third film, titled "Love Automatically" was uploaded on July 26, 2009. "Love Automatically" was also directed by Haislip.Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | The Donner Party The Donner Party (film) The Donner Party is a 2009 period drama film written and directed by T.J. Martin, and distributed by First Look International. It is based on the true story of the Donner Party, an 1840s westward traveling group of settlers headed for California... |
Mary Graves | |
| 2008 | Heart of Now | Jamie | |
| 2007 | Into the Arms of Strangers | Marie | |
| 2007 | The Indian | Shelby | |
| 2006 | Wasted | Mahdis | |
| 2005 | Indigo Hearts | Jennifer | |
| 2005 | Believers Among Us | Courtney | |
| 2004 | Hotties | Liz | |
| 2004 | Coffee | Jane |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | I Hate My 30s | Jessica | Appears in "I Have to Go #30" episode |
| 2008 | Reno 911! Reno 911! Reno 911! is an American comedy television series on Comedy Central that ran from 2003 to 2009. It is a mockumentary-style parody of law enforcement documentary shows, specifically COPS, with comic actors playing the police officers. Most of the material is improvised, using a broad outline, and... |
Bride | Appears in "Junior Runs for Office" episode |
| 2008-2009 | Whacked Out Videos | Herself | Whacked Out Videos host |
| 2008-2011 | Attack of the Show! Attack of the Show! Attack of the Show! is an American live television program shown weeknights on G4, G4 Canada and Fuel TV in Australia. The program is hosted by Kevin Pereira and Candace Bailey... |
Herself | "The Feed" correspondent/field reporter, occasional co-host |
| 2011 | The Voice | Herself | Social media host, Twitter and backstage correspondent |