Ashley Argota
Encyclopedia
Ashley Spencer Argota is an American actress and singer. She is best known for role as Lulu in the Nickelodeon
sitcom True Jackson, VP
. She currently co-stars as Kelly Peckinpaw in Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures
on Nickelodeon.
. She began her professional career as contestant on the Arsenio Hall
-hosted Star Search
on CBS
in 2003. She began acting at the age of 14. In 2007, she starred in an independent film titled Schooled
. She also appeared in a Nickelodeon celebrity-episode of the series BrainSurge
during which she lost during a Sudden Death round to Jerry Trainor
. She appeared again in 2011 with other various Nickelodeon celebrities and won.
As a singer, she has released two independent albums Dreams Come True (2006) and Ashley (2008).
Argota is currently attending New York University
, majoring in Nursing
.
Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon is a US cable TV channel.Nickelodeon may also refer to:-In television:*Spinoffs of the Nickelodeon channel:** Nickelodeon Magazine, a children's magazine.** Nickelodeon Universe, an amusement park....
sitcom True Jackson, VP
True Jackson, VP
True Jackson, VP is an American television sitcom that aired on Nickelodeon from November 8, 2008 to August 20, 2011. The series starred Keke Palmer, Ashley Argota, Matt Shively, Danielle Bisutti, Greg Proops, Robbie Amell and Ron Butler. The theme song was written by Toby Gad and Keke Palmer and...
. She currently co-stars as Kelly Peckinpaw in Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures
Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures
Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures is an American teen sitcom that premiered on Nickelodeon July 1, 2011.-Premise:The series follows two friends from the fictional California town of Pacific Bluffs. Oftentimes, the boys act quite sporadically leading them to multiple conflicts.-Main...
on Nickelodeon.
Life and career
Argota was born in Redlands, CaliforniaRedlands, California
Redlands is a city in San Bernardino County, California, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 68,747, up from 63,591 at the 2000 census. The city is located east of downtown San Bernardino.- History :...
. She began her professional career as contestant on the Arsenio Hall
Arsenio Hall
Arsenio Hall is an American actor, comedian, and former talk show host. He is best known for his talk show The Arsenio Hall Show, which ran between 1989 and 1994, and his roles in the films Coming to America and Harlem Nights.Hall is also known for his appearance as Alan Thicke's sidekick on the...
-hosted Star Search
Star Search
Star Search is a television show that was produced from 1983-95, hosted by Ed McMahon, and created by Alfred Masini. A relaunch was produced in 2003-04. The show was originally filmed at the old Earl Carroll Theatre at 6230 Sunset Blvd...
on CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
in 2003. She began acting at the age of 14. In 2007, she starred in an independent film titled Schooled
Schooled (film)
Schooled is a 2007 American independent drama film, written and directed by Brooks Elms, and produced by Brian Hennessy and Lorenda Starfelt. The film follows a traditional East Coast school teacher , who becomes involved with a non-traditional, alternative school in California, which leads to...
. She also appeared in a Nickelodeon celebrity-episode of the series BrainSurge
BrainSurge
BrainSurge is an American children's game show aired on Nickelodeon hosted by Jeff Sutphen. The show taped its first season in February 2009, and debuted on September 28, 2009...
during which she lost during a Sudden Death round to Jerry Trainor
Jerry Trainor
Gerald William "Jerry" Trainor is an American actor, comedian and voice actor, widely known for playing Spencer Shay on iCarly. He is also known as Crazy Steve on Drake & Josh and the title character, Dudley Puppy, on T.U.F.F. Puppy...
. She appeared again in 2011 with other various Nickelodeon celebrities and won.
As a singer, she has released two independent albums Dreams Come True (2006) and Ashley (2008).
Argota is currently attending New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
, majoring in Nursing
Nursing
Nursing is a healthcare profession focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life from conception to death....
.
Filmography
Film | |||
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Year | Title | Role | Notes |
2007 | Schooled Schooled (film) Schooled is a 2007 American independent drama film, written and directed by Brooks Elms, and produced by Brian Hennessy and Lorenda Starfelt. The film follows a traditional East Coast school teacher , who becomes involved with a non-traditional, alternative school in California, which leads to... |
Soomi Alverez | Independent film |
Television | |||
Year | Show | Role | Notes |
2008–2011 | True Jackson, VP True Jackson, VP True Jackson, VP is an American television sitcom that aired on Nickelodeon from November 8, 2008 to August 20, 2011. The series starred Keke Palmer, Ashley Argota, Matt Shively, Danielle Bisutti, Greg Proops, Robbie Amell and Ron Butler. The theme song was written by Toby Gad and Keke Palmer and... |
Lulu | Main role, Nickelodeon Nickelodeon Nickelodeon is a US cable TV channel.Nickelodeon may also refer to:-In television:*Spinoffs of the Nickelodeon channel:** Nickelodeon Magazine, a children's magazine.** Nickelodeon Universe, an amusement park.... original series |
2011–present | Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures is an American teen sitcom that premiered on Nickelodeon July 1, 2011.-Premise:The series follows two friends from the fictional California town of Pacific Bluffs. Oftentimes, the boys act quite sporadically leading them to multiple conflicts.-Main... |
Kelly Peckinpaw | Main role, Nickelodeon original series |
Guest appearances | |||
Year | Show | Role | Notes |
2008 | iCarly ICarly iCarly is an American sitcom that focuses on a girl named Carly Shay who creates her own web show called iCarly with her best friends Sam and Freddie. The series was created by Dan Schneider, who also serves as executive producer. It stars Miranda Cosgrove as Carly, Jennette McCurdy as Sam, Nathan... |
Kathy | "iHave a Lovesick Teacher" |
2010, 2011 | BrainSurge BrainSurge BrainSurge is an American children's game show aired on Nickelodeon hosted by Jeff Sutphen. The show taped its first season in February 2009, and debuted on September 28, 2009... |
Herself | |
2011 | The Troop The Troop The Troop is an American-Canadian live-action, single camera comedy-adventure television series about a trio of teenagers who fight and capture monsters and other supernatural phenomena that invade the fictional town of Lakewood... |
Mazie | "Road Trip (a.k.a "The Kiss")" |