Daphne Blunt
Encyclopedia
Daphne Blunt stars as Kayla in the Radio Disney
serial "My Dream," described by The Hollywood Reporter
as "a contemporary story on a format reminiscent of the 1940s, before TV was pervasive." Unlike Depression-era radio series, however, that typically featured episodes lasting 30 minutes, episodes of Disney's "My Dream" last just 90 seconds each, described as "bite-size chucks" by Disney executives. The character of Kayla is a 14-year old teenage girl from the midwest who wants to be rockstar. Listeners follow her in each episode as she pursues her dream while dealing with the usual struggles, responsibilities, and emotional ups and downs of an everyday teen.
Daphne is the host of Daphne's LaLaLand on Fanlala.com; which is also syndicated on cable television around the world. Daphne is also a celebrity host for Fanlala.com for special events such as the 2010 Hollywood Christmas Parade.
Daphne made her first television appearance at the age of ten on the CBS
daytime drama The Young & The Restless. She starred in the movie "The Things You Lose in the Ocean," which premiered in May, 2010, filmed as part of the Dodge College Graduate Thesis Program at Chapman University
in Orange, California
. Other TV and film credits include Nickelodeon
game show BrainSurge
, Lifetime movie Amish Grace
, Disney.com
webisode Solution Street, and Nickelodeon
sitcom Big Time Rush
. Daphne also starred in the 2009 television pilot My Daddy is the President.
Daphne is also a recording artist and songwriter. She was a finalist with her pop song Crush Rush in the 2009 International Songwriting Competition
.
Daphne has appeared in numerous national TV commercials, including Disney Interactive and Kmart’s 2009 Back to School Series. Her Kmart commercial "Rockstare," which received much notoriety, can be viewed on Youtube.
in Overland Park, Kansas
. She began acting at the age of three appearing in local theater in Overland Park, Kansas
. In 2004, Daphne moved to Miami, FL, where she continued to perform in local theater and began modeling for one of the top modeling agencies in the country, Irene Marie Models
of MTV
fame through the reality show 8th and Ocean. In 2008, Daphne moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting/singing career. She is represented by Jackie Lewis, formerly of Diverse Talent Group and now a partner at Lewis and Beal in Los Angeles, California
Daphne's Manager is Linda Henrie of Go Talent Management in Studio City, California.
In addition to her entertainment career, Daphne Blunt is the founder of Green Hope, a charity to encourage kids to make the planet a better place to live. She has also used Daphne Blunt Charities and her Official Website as a conduit to raise money for other noted charities, most recently for Haiti relief. Daphne is a member of Calvary Chapel
in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
and attends Shepard of the Hills Church in Los Angeles, California
.
, which first aired on July 5, 2010. While radio episodes are sound only, each is turned into a webisode by Radio Disney
and made available on their RadioDisney.com. During the first season of the series, Daphne released the song "Hello World," her first single on Radio Disney
. For her role in the series, Daphne has received international attention, including coverage in the United States, Canada, China, India, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, and UAE.
Daphne is the host of Daphne's LaLaLand on Fanlala.com; which is also syndicated on cable television around the world. Daphne is also a celebrity host for Fanlala.com for special events such as the 2010 Hollywood Christmas Parade. Daphne was also a celebrity participant in the 2010 Hollywood Christmas Parade.
Daphne first appeared on network television in 2008 as Jayele on the CBS
daytime drama The Young and The Restless
. Shortly after she starred in the 2009 television sitcom pilot My Daddy is the President, where she played Kylie, the daughter of a newly elected Obama-like character. In the pilot, Kylie has to use her charm and wits (plus a little magic) to restore her dad's State of the Union speech to the computer that she and her friends have messed up while playing video games in the oval office.
Daphne starred in the 2010 film "The Things You Lose in the Ocean," filmed as part of the Dodge College Graduate Thesis Program at Chapman College in Orange, California
. The film is a story about Caribbean black magic in which a young girl - Jilly-Ann, played by Daphne - must fight off the demons created by her mother years before. Set in the 1940s, the film has a vintage feel. It will be entered into a number of film festivals in 2010.
Other TV and film credits include Nickelodeon
game show BrainSurge
, Lifetime movie Amish Grace
, Disney.com
webisode Solution Street, Nickelodeon
sitcom Big Time Rush
, Up Jump the Boogie, and Strange Little Girl.
Daphne has appeared in numerous commercial advertisements for national accounts including Disney, Disney.com, Disney Interactive Studios, Kmart
, Under Armour
, Broder Brothers, and Knippies.
In July 2009 Daphne Blunt recorded her first pop single entitled "Crush Rush" and followed it shortly with her first music video. In the fall of 2009, Daphne recorded her second pop single entitled "Rock n Roll." Daphne co-wrote both songs with Los Angeles music talent Jonathan George, grand champion winner of Ed McMahon's Next Big Star, a sequel to Star Search
.
Daphne was named a finalist in the 2009 International Songwriting Competition
, which had over 15,000 entries. The ISC has a prestigious panel of judges that will be reviewing the finalists including Grammy winners Steve Winwood, Timbaland, Rob Thomas from Matchbox 20, Adele, and Jerry Lee Lewis. The judges also include industry executives including Rick Krim from VH1, Brian Malouf from Walt Disney Records, Douglas C. Cohn from Nickelodeon, and Amanda Ghost from Epic Records.
Radio Disney
Radio Disney is a radio network based in Burbank, California and headquartered out of the Disney Channel headquarters on West Alameda Ave., from where it has been based since November 2008. Prior to that, the network was based in Dallas, Texas...
serial "My Dream," described by The Hollywood Reporter
The Hollywood Reporter
Formerly a daily trade magazine, The Hollywood Reporter re-launched in late 2010 as a unique hybrid publication serving the entertainment industry and a consumer audience...
as "a contemporary story on a format reminiscent of the 1940s, before TV was pervasive." Unlike Depression-era radio series, however, that typically featured episodes lasting 30 minutes, episodes of Disney's "My Dream" last just 90 seconds each, described as "bite-size chucks" by Disney executives. The character of Kayla is a 14-year old teenage girl from the midwest who wants to be rockstar. Listeners follow her in each episode as she pursues her dream while dealing with the usual struggles, responsibilities, and emotional ups and downs of an everyday teen.
Daphne is the host of Daphne's LaLaLand on Fanlala.com; which is also syndicated on cable television around the world. Daphne is also a celebrity host for Fanlala.com for special events such as the 2010 Hollywood Christmas Parade.
Daphne made her first television appearance at the age of ten on the 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...
daytime drama The Young & The Restless. She starred in the movie "The Things You Lose in the Ocean," which premiered in May, 2010, filmed as part of the Dodge College Graduate Thesis Program at Chapman University
Chapman University
Chapman University is a private, non-profit university located in Orange, California affiliated with the Christian Church . Known for its blend of liberal arts and professional programs, Chapman University encompasses seven schools and colleges: Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media...
in Orange, California
Orange, California
Southern California is well-known for year-round pleasant weather: - On average, the warmest month is August. - The highest recorded temperature was in 1985. - On average, the coolest month is December. - The lowest recorded temperature was in 1950...
. Other TV and film credits include Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (TV channel)
Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
game show 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...
, Lifetime movie Amish Grace
Amish Grace
Amish Grace is a television film that premiered on the Lifetime Movie Network on Palm Sunday, March 28, 2010. The movie is based on the 2006 Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania, Amish school shooting and the spirit of forgiveness the Amish community demonstrated in its aftermath...
, Disney.com
Disney.com
Disney.com is a website, owned by The Walt Disney Company and its subsidiaries, promotes the Disney theme parks and offers entertainment content intended for children....
webisode Solution Street, and Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (TV channel)
Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
sitcom Big Time Rush
Big Time Rush
Big Time Rush is a Nickelodeon television series created by Scott Fellows about the Hollywood misadventures of four hockey players from Minnesota—Kendall, Logan, James, and Carlos, after they are selected to form a boy band. The series premiered with an hour-long pilot episode, "Big Time...
. Daphne also starred in the 2009 television pilot My Daddy is the President.
Daphne is also a recording artist and songwriter. She was a finalist with her pop song Crush Rush in the 2009 International Songwriting Competition
International Songwriting Competition
The International Songwriting Competition is an annual song contest based in Nashville, TN, whose mission is to provide the opportunity for both aspiring and established songwriters to have their songs heard in a professional, international arena. ISC is designed to nurture the musical talent of...
.
Daphne has appeared in numerous national TV commercials, including Disney Interactive and Kmart’s 2009 Back to School Series. Her Kmart commercial "Rockstare," which received much notoriety, can be viewed on Youtube.
Biography
Daphne Louise Blunt was born at Menorah Medical CenterMenorah Medical Center
Menorah Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Overland Park, Kansas at 5721 West 119th Street. It is part of the HCA Midwest Division.Multiple shots of the main entrance where used in multiple episodes of Disney Channel's Good Luck Charlie....
in Overland Park, Kansas
Overland Park, Kansas
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 149,080 people, 59,703 households, and 39,702 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,627.0 people per square mile . There were 62,586 housing units at an average density of 1,102.9 per square mile...
. She began acting at the age of three appearing in local theater in Overland Park, Kansas
Overland Park, Kansas
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 149,080 people, 59,703 households, and 39,702 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,627.0 people per square mile . There were 62,586 housing units at an average density of 1,102.9 per square mile...
. In 2004, Daphne moved to Miami, FL, where she continued to perform in local theater and began modeling for one of the top modeling agencies in the country, Irene Marie Models
Irene Marie Models
Irene Marie Models was the first international full service modeling and talent agency in Miami Beach, Florida. Driven by the Agency’s forte in developing new and undiscovered talent the Irene Marie Management Group established and later re-invigorated the modeling scene in Florida.The agency...
of MTV
MTV
MTV, formerly an initialism of Music Television, is an American network based in New York City that launched on August 1, 1981. The original purpose of the channel was to play music videos guided by on-air hosts known as VJs....
fame through the reality show 8th and Ocean. In 2008, Daphne moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting/singing career. She is represented by Jackie Lewis, formerly of Diverse Talent Group and now a partner at Lewis and Beal in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
Daphne's Manager is Linda Henrie of Go Talent Management in Studio City, California.
In addition to her entertainment career, Daphne Blunt is the founder of Green Hope, a charity to encourage kids to make the planet a better place to live. She has also used Daphne Blunt Charities and her Official Website as a conduit to raise money for other noted charities, most recently for Haiti relief. Daphne is a member of Calvary Chapel
Calvary Chapel
Calvary Chapel is an evangelical association of Christian churches with over one thousand congregations worldwide. Calvary Chapel also maintains a number of radio stations around the world and operates many local Calvary Chapel Bible College programs. It presents itself as a "fellowship of...
in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale is a city in the U.S. state of Florida, on the Atlantic coast. It is the county seat of Broward County. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 165,521. It is a principal city of the South Florida metropolitan area, which was home to 5,564,635 people at the 2010...
and attends Shepard of the Hills Church in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles , with a population at the 2010 United States Census of 3,792,621, is the most populous city in California, USA and the second most populous in the United States, after New York City. It has an area of , and is located in Southern California...
.
Career
Daphne Blunt stars in "My Dream" on Radio DisneyRadio Disney
Radio Disney is a radio network based in Burbank, California and headquartered out of the Disney Channel headquarters on West Alameda Ave., from where it has been based since November 2008. Prior to that, the network was based in Dallas, Texas...
, which first aired on July 5, 2010. While radio episodes are sound only, each is turned into a webisode by Radio Disney
Radio Disney
Radio Disney is a radio network based in Burbank, California and headquartered out of the Disney Channel headquarters on West Alameda Ave., from where it has been based since November 2008. Prior to that, the network was based in Dallas, Texas...
and made available on their RadioDisney.com. During the first season of the series, Daphne released the song "Hello World," her first single on Radio Disney
Radio Disney
Radio Disney is a radio network based in Burbank, California and headquartered out of the Disney Channel headquarters on West Alameda Ave., from where it has been based since November 2008. Prior to that, the network was based in Dallas, Texas...
. For her role in the series, Daphne has received international attention, including coverage in the United States, Canada, China, India, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, and UAE.
Daphne is the host of Daphne's LaLaLand on Fanlala.com; which is also syndicated on cable television around the world. Daphne is also a celebrity host for Fanlala.com for special events such as the 2010 Hollywood Christmas Parade. Daphne was also a celebrity participant in the 2010 Hollywood Christmas Parade.
Daphne first appeared on network television in 2008 as Jayele on the 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...
daytime drama The Young and The Restless
The Young and the Restless
The Young and the Restless is an American television soap opera created by William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell for CBS. The show is set in a fictional Wisconsin town called Genoa City, which is unlike and unrelated to the real life village of the same name, Genoa City, Wisconsin...
. Shortly after she starred in the 2009 television sitcom pilot My Daddy is the President, where she played Kylie, the daughter of a newly elected Obama-like character. In the pilot, Kylie has to use her charm and wits (plus a little magic) to restore her dad's State of the Union speech to the computer that she and her friends have messed up while playing video games in the oval office.
Daphne starred in the 2010 film "The Things You Lose in the Ocean," filmed as part of the Dodge College Graduate Thesis Program at Chapman College in Orange, California
Orange, California
Southern California is well-known for year-round pleasant weather: - On average, the warmest month is August. - The highest recorded temperature was in 1985. - On average, the coolest month is December. - The lowest recorded temperature was in 1950...
. The film is a story about Caribbean black magic in which a young girl - Jilly-Ann, played by Daphne - must fight off the demons created by her mother years before. Set in the 1940s, the film has a vintage feel. It will be entered into a number of film festivals in 2010.
Other TV and film credits include Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (TV channel)
Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
game show 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...
, Lifetime movie Amish Grace
Amish Grace
Amish Grace is a television film that premiered on the Lifetime Movie Network on Palm Sunday, March 28, 2010. The movie is based on the 2006 Nickel Mines, Pennsylvania, Amish school shooting and the spirit of forgiveness the Amish community demonstrated in its aftermath...
, Disney.com
Disney.com
Disney.com is a website, owned by The Walt Disney Company and its subsidiaries, promotes the Disney theme parks and offers entertainment content intended for children....
webisode Solution Street, Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (TV channel)
Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
sitcom Big Time Rush
Big Time Rush
Big Time Rush is a Nickelodeon television series created by Scott Fellows about the Hollywood misadventures of four hockey players from Minnesota—Kendall, Logan, James, and Carlos, after they are selected to form a boy band. The series premiered with an hour-long pilot episode, "Big Time...
, Up Jump the Boogie, and Strange Little Girl.
Daphne has appeared in numerous commercial advertisements for national accounts including Disney, Disney.com, Disney Interactive Studios, Kmart
Kmart
Kmart, sometimes styled as "K-Mart," is a chain of discount department stores. The chain acquired Sears in 2005, forming a new corporation under the name Sears Holdings Corporation. The company was founded in 1962 and is the third largest discount store chain in the world, behind Wal-Mart and...
, Under Armour
Under Armour
Under Armour is an American sports clothing and accessories company. The company is a supplier of a wide range of sportswear and casual apparel mainly focusing on hi-tech sportswear for professional athletes...
, Broder Brothers, and Knippies.
In July 2009 Daphne Blunt recorded her first pop single entitled "Crush Rush" and followed it shortly with her first music video. In the fall of 2009, Daphne recorded her second pop single entitled "Rock n Roll." Daphne co-wrote both songs with Los Angeles music talent Jonathan George, grand champion winner of Ed McMahon's Next Big Star, a sequel to 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...
.
Daphne was named a finalist in the 2009 International Songwriting Competition
International Songwriting Competition
The International Songwriting Competition is an annual song contest based in Nashville, TN, whose mission is to provide the opportunity for both aspiring and established songwriters to have their songs heard in a professional, international arena. ISC is designed to nurture the musical talent of...
, which had over 15,000 entries. The ISC has a prestigious panel of judges that will be reviewing the finalists including Grammy winners Steve Winwood, Timbaland, Rob Thomas from Matchbox 20, Adele, and Jerry Lee Lewis. The judges also include industry executives including Rick Krim from VH1, Brian Malouf from Walt Disney Records, Douglas C. Cohn from Nickelodeon, and Amanda Ghost from Epic Records.