Jessica Lowndes
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Jessica Lowndes is a Canadian actress and singer. She is best known for her role as Adrianna Tate-Duncan
on TV series 90210
.
, British Columbia
, Canada
. She studied at Pacific Academy
in Surrey and was included on People magazine's
list of World's Most Beautiful People of 2009, along with co-stars from the series 90210
.
She currently describes herself as 'single'.
as Andrea Kondracke. This was followed by a guest role in an episode of Masters of Horror
, she was later cast in a recurring role on the sitcom Alice, I Think
. She has since made guest appearances on Kyle XY
. Her next film role was a supporting role in the Lifetime movie To Have and to Hold
released in 2006
, this was followed in 2007
by a pilot called Pretty/Handsome
which did not get picked up.
In 2008 Lowndes appeared in Autopsy
and The Haunting of Molly Hartley
along with a recurring role in the drama series Greek
as Mandi. Lowndes also landed a recurring role in the series 90210
a spin-off of the 90s TV teen drama Beverly Hills, 90210
as Adrianna Tate-Duncan
. In November 2008 her role was upgraded to series regular.
Lowndes starred in the Canadian horror film Altitude
in 2010
.
singing in the shows fictional school play, in the 2009 episode "Woman's Intuition". She serenaded her character's boyfriend, singing and playing the guitar.
In March 2009, she published the song Fly Away on her Myspace page. She was both the writer, singer and lead guitarist in the track.
In the 90210
episode "What's Past is Prologue", Lowndes sang "Jolene
" for a rock band audition. She also sang a few other songs as the lead female vocalist on 90210
's "The Glorious Steinem"'s band.
In September 2009, Lowndes sang God Bless America at a Dodgers game at Dodger Stadium
.
Lowndes also performed "One More Time" (featuring Diego González) in the 90210 episode (season 2, episode 20, final scene).
She was featured on rapper Ironik's single "Falling In Love
", released on October 24, 2010.
In a May 2011 interview on OK! TV
, Lowndes revealed that she was finishing off her album in the United Kingdom
.
X-Cite Records announced on April 20, 2011 that Lowndes teamed up with Jérémy Amelin
- French American Idol
finalist - to be featured on his new single "Undone", which premiered online on April 29, 2011 and was released worldwide on May 23, 2011.
In mid-late 2011, her first single, "Fool" was released on iTunes.
On November 11th, 2011, Lowndes released another single titled "I Wish I Was Gay" on iTunes. The official music video was released the same day on her YouTube channel.
Adrianna Tate-Duncan
Adrianna "Ade" Tate-Duncan is a fictional character on The CW television series 90210, the fourth series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise...
on TV series 90210
90210 (TV series)
90210 is an American teen drama television series developed by Rob Thomas, Jeff Judah and Gabe Sachs, and the fourth series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise created by Darren Star. 90210 is the first series produced by CBS Productions under the company's re-launch, but is now produced by CBS...
.
Personal life
Jessica Suzanne Lowndes was born in VancouverVancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. It is the hub of Greater Vancouver, which, with over 2.3 million residents, is the third most populous metropolitan area in the country,...
, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. She studied at Pacific Academy
Pacific Academy
Pacific Academy is a private Christian school in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada that spans from preschool to Grade 12. The school generally has 3 or 4 classes per grade, and has over 200 staff members as well as 1500 students. It was started by Jim Pattison, a billionaire who donated money to...
in Surrey and was included on People magazine's
People (magazine)
In 1998, the magazine introduced a version targeted at teens called Teen People. However, on July 27, 2006, the company announced it would shut down publication of Teen People immediately. The last issue to be released was scheduled for September 2006. Subscribers to this magazine received...
list of World's Most Beautiful People of 2009, along with co-stars from the series 90210
90210 (TV series)
90210 is an American teen drama television series developed by Rob Thomas, Jeff Judah and Gabe Sachs, and the fourth series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise created by Darren Star. 90210 is the first series produced by CBS Productions under the company's re-launch, but is now produced by CBS...
.
She currently describes herself as 'single'.
Acting
Lowndes got her acting debut in the 2005 TV movie, Saving MillySaving Milly
Saving Milly is a 2005 American drama television film stars Madeleine Stowe and Bruce Greenwood, which first aired on CBS on March 13, 2005. It is an adaptation of Morton Kondracke's nonfiction book of the same name.-Plot:...
as Andrea Kondracke. This was followed by a guest role in an episode of Masters of Horror
Masters of Horror
Masters of Horror is an informal social group of international film writers and directors specializing in horror movies and an American television series created by director Mick Garris for the Showtime cable network.- Origin :...
, she was later cast in a recurring role on the sitcom Alice, I Think
Alice, I Think (TV series)
Alice, I Think was a Canadian television series based on the Susan Juby book of the same name. Fifteen-year-old Alice is a "hyper-critical, socially-retarded narcissist with mind-numbingly poor judgement," played by Carly McKillip. Alice's brother, MacGregor, is played by Connor Price. Alice's...
. She has since made guest appearances on Kyle XY
Kyle XY
Kyle XY is an American television series with a science fiction premise and mystery-drama style. The central character is a teenage boy who awakens naked in a forest outside Seattle, Washington, with no more knowledge or abilities than a newborn. He is taken in by a family and given the name Kyle...
. Her next film role was a supporting role in the Lifetime movie To Have and to Hold
To Have and to Hold
-Screen adaptations:The book has been twice adapted to the screen. The first silent film in 1916 was made by Jesse L. Lasky’s Famous Players company. It was directed by George Melford and starred Wallace Reid and Mae Murray. In 1922, Lasky did a remake, this time starring Bert Lytell and Betty...
released in 2006
2006 in film
- Highest-grossing films :Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top-grossing films that were first released in the United States in 2006...
, this was followed in 2007
2007 in film
This is a list of major films released in 2007.-Top grossing films:Please note that following the tradition of the English-language film industry, these are the top grossing films that were first released in the USA in 2007...
by a pilot called Pretty/Handsome
Pretty/Handsome
Pretty/Handsome is a 2008 television production by Nip/Tuck director–writer Ryan Murphy that was not picked up by FX, the television network which broadcasts Nip/Tuck.- Cast :* Joseph Fiennes as Bob Fitzpayne...
which did not get picked up.
In 2008 Lowndes appeared in Autopsy
Autopsy (film)
Autopsy is a 2008 American horror film directed by Adam Gierasch and from the producer of the Final Destination film series. It was premiered on August 24, 2008 in the United Kingdom at the London FrightFest Film Festival...
and The Haunting of Molly Hartley
The Haunting of Molly Hartley
The Haunting of Molly Hartley is a 2008 supernatural horror film written by John Travis and Rebecca Sonnenshine and directed by Mickey Liddell starring Haley Bennett, Chace Crawford, AnnaLynne McCord, Jessica Lowndes and Jake Weber.-Plot:...
along with a recurring role in the drama series Greek
Greek (TV series)
Greek is an American comedy-drama television series, which follows students of the fictional Cyprus-Rhodes University , located in Ohio, who participate in the school's Greek system...
as Mandi. Lowndes also landed a recurring role in the series 90210
90210 (TV series)
90210 is an American teen drama television series developed by Rob Thomas, Jeff Judah and Gabe Sachs, and the fourth series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise created by Darren Star. 90210 is the first series produced by CBS Productions under the company's re-launch, but is now produced by CBS...
a spin-off of the 90s TV teen drama Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210 is an American drama series that originally aired from October 4, 1990 to May 17, 2000 on Fox and was produced by Spelling Television in the United States, and subsequently on various networks around the world. It is the first series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise...
as Adrianna Tate-Duncan
Adrianna Tate-Duncan
Adrianna "Ade" Tate-Duncan is a fictional character on The CW television series 90210, the fourth series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise...
. In November 2008 her role was upgraded to series regular.
Lowndes starred in the Canadian horror film Altitude
Altitude (film)
Altitude is a Canadian horror, television and "direct-to-video" film directed by Canadian comic book writer and artist Kaare Andrews. Anchor Bay Entertainment is set to distribute the film in North America, U.K., Australia, and New Zealand...
in 2010
2010 in film
The year 2010 saw many new films released worldwide. 2010 saw a dramatic increase and prominence in the use of 3D-technology in filmmaking and film releases after the success of Avatar in the format, with releases such as Alice in Wonderland, Clash of the Titans, Jackass 3D, all animated films and...
.
Singing
Lowndes made her musical debut in the pilot episode of TV series 9021090210 (TV series)
90210 is an American teen drama television series developed by Rob Thomas, Jeff Judah and Gabe Sachs, and the fourth series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise created by Darren Star. 90210 is the first series produced by CBS Productions under the company's re-launch, but is now produced by CBS...
singing in the shows fictional school play, in the 2009 episode "Woman's Intuition". She serenaded her character's boyfriend, singing and playing the guitar.
In March 2009, she published the song Fly Away on her Myspace page. She was both the writer, singer and lead guitarist in the track.
In the 90210
90210 (TV series)
90210 is an American teen drama television series developed by Rob Thomas, Jeff Judah and Gabe Sachs, and the fourth series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise created by Darren Star. 90210 is the first series produced by CBS Productions under the company's re-launch, but is now produced by CBS...
episode "What's Past is Prologue", Lowndes sang "Jolene
Jolene (song)
"Jolene" is a song written and performed by Dolly Parton from her album Jolene , produced by Bob Ferguson. It is ranked #217 on the Rolling Stone magazine's list of "the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".-History:...
" for a rock band audition. She also sang a few other songs as the lead female vocalist on 90210
90210 (TV series)
90210 is an American teen drama television series developed by Rob Thomas, Jeff Judah and Gabe Sachs, and the fourth series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise created by Darren Star. 90210 is the first series produced by CBS Productions under the company's re-launch, but is now produced by CBS...
's "The Glorious Steinem"'s band.
In September 2009, Lowndes sang God Bless America at a Dodgers game at Dodger Stadium
Dodger Stadium
Dodger Stadium, also sometimes called Chavez Ravine, is a stadium in Los Angeles. Located adjacent to Downtown Los Angeles, Dodger Stadium has been the home ballpark of Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers team since 1962...
.
Lowndes also performed "One More Time" (featuring Diego González) in the 90210 episode (season 2, episode 20, final scene).
She was featured on rapper Ironik's single "Falling In Love
Falling in Love (Ironik song)
"Falling in Love" is the fourth official single by Ironik, featuring vocals from Canadian actress and singer Jessica Lowndes. It is the first single from Ironik's second untitled album. The single was released on October 24, 2010 for digital download...
", released on October 24, 2010.
In a May 2011 interview on OK! TV
OK! TV
OK! TV is an early evening magazine programme, broadcast on Channel 5 as a brand extension of celebrity title OK! Magazine. It replaced Live from Studio Five on 14 February 2011, and was presented by Kate Walsh and Matt Johnson, both of which have since left the programme. Jeff Brazier and Jenny...
, Lowndes revealed that she was finishing off her album in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
.
X-Cite Records announced on April 20, 2011 that Lowndes teamed up with Jérémy Amelin
Jérémy Amelin
Jérémy Amelin is a French electro recording artist and entertainer. Born in Montargis, France and raised in Montcresson, France...
- French American Idol
American Idol
American Idol, titled American Idol: The Search for a Superstar for the first season, is a reality television singing competition created by Simon Fuller and produced by FremantleMedia North America and 19 Entertainment...
finalist - to be featured on his new single "Undone", which premiered online on April 29, 2011 and was released worldwide on May 23, 2011.
In mid-late 2011, her first single, "Fool" was released on iTunes.
On November 11th, 2011, Lowndes released another single titled "I Wish I Was Gay" on iTunes. The official music video was released the same day on her YouTube channel.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Saving Milly Saving Milly Saving Milly is a 2005 American drama television film stars Madeleine Stowe and Bruce Greenwood, which first aired on CBS on March 13, 2005. It is an adaptation of Morton Kondracke's nonfiction book of the same name.-Plot:... |
Andrea Kondracke (Age 15) | Television film |
| 2006 | To Have and to Hold | Lisa | Television film |
| 2008 | Pretty/Handsome Pretty/Handsome Pretty/Handsome is a 2008 television production by Nip/Tuck director–writer Ryan Murphy that was not picked up by FX, the television network which broadcasts Nip/Tuck.- Cast :* Joseph Fiennes as Bob Fitzpayne... |
Cassie Booth | Television film |
| 2008 | Autopsy Autopsy (film) Autopsy is a 2008 American horror film directed by Adam Gierasch and from the producer of the Final Destination film series. It was premiered on August 24, 2008 in the United Kingdom at the London FrightFest Film Festival... |
Emily Hosfield | |
| 2008 | The Haunting of Molly Hartley The Haunting of Molly Hartley The Haunting of Molly Hartley is a 2008 supernatural horror film written by John Travis and Rebecca Sonnenshine and directed by Mickey Liddell starring Haley Bennett, Chace Crawford, AnnaLynne McCord, Jessica Lowndes and Jake Weber.-Plot:... |
Laurel Miller | |
| 2010 | Altitude Altitude (film) Altitude is a Canadian horror, television and "direct-to-video" film directed by Canadian comic book writer and artist Kaare Andrews. Anchor Bay Entertainment is set to distribute the film in North America, U.K., Australia, and New Zealand... |
Sara |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Masters of Horror Masters of Horror Masters of Horror is an informal social group of international film writers and directors specializing in horror movies and an American television series created by director Mick Garris for the Showtime cable network.- Origin :... |
Peggy | "Dance of the Dead" (Season 1, episode 3) |
| 2006 | Alice, I Think Alice, I Think (TV series) Alice, I Think was a Canadian television series based on the Susan Juby book of the same name. Fifteen-year-old Alice is a "hyper-critical, socially-retarded narcissist with mind-numbingly poor judgement," played by Carly McKillip. Alice's brother, MacGregor, is played by Connor Price. Alice's... |
Becky | "Miss Smithers" (Season 1, episode 7) "What Would Jesus Do?" (Season 1, episode 8) |
| 2007 | Kyle XY Kyle XY Kyle XY is an American television series with a science fiction premise and mystery-drama style. The central character is a teenage boy who awakens naked in a forest outside Seattle, Washington, with no more knowledge or abilities than a newborn. He is taken in by a family and given the name Kyle... |
Eve | "Memory Serves" (Season 1, episode 8) |
| 2008 | Greek Greek (TV series) Greek is an American comedy-drama television series, which follows students of the fictional Cyprus-Rhodes University , located in Ohio, who participate in the school's Greek system... |
Mandi | Recurring role (6 episodes) |
| 2008 | Chinese Guys | Christy | "Reason to Fight" (Season 1, episode 3) |
| 2008– present |
90210 90210 (TV series) 90210 is an American teen drama television series developed by Rob Thomas, Jeff Judah and Gabe Sachs, and the fourth series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise created by Darren Star. 90210 is the first series produced by CBS Productions under the company's re-launch, but is now produced by CBS... |
Adrianna Tate-Duncan Adrianna Tate-Duncan Adrianna "Ade" Tate-Duncan is a fictional character on The CW television series 90210, the fourth series in the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise... |
Series regular |
| 2009 | America's Next Top Model America's Next Top Model America's Next Top Model is a reality television show in which a number of women compete for the title of America's Next Top Model and a chance to start their career in the modeling industry.... |
Herself | "Interview 101" (Season 13, episode 8) |
Singles
| Year | Artist | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ironik | Falling in Love Falling in Love (Ironik song) "Falling in Love" is the fourth official single by Ironik, featuring vocals from Canadian actress and singer Jessica Lowndes. It is the first single from Ironik's second untitled album. The single was released on October 24, 2010 for digital download... (feat. Jessica Lowndes) |
| 2011 | Jérémy Amelin Jérémy Amelin Jérémy Amelin is a French electro recording artist and entertainer. Born in Montargis, France and raised in Montcresson, France... |
Undone (feat. Jessica Lowndes) |
| 2011 | Herself | "Fool" |
| 2011 | Herself | "I Wish I Was Gay" |
Music Video
| Year | Artist | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ironik | Falling in Love Falling in Love (Ironik song) "Falling in Love" is the fourth official single by Ironik, featuring vocals from Canadian actress and singer Jessica Lowndes. It is the first single from Ironik's second untitled album. The single was released on October 24, 2010 for digital download... (feat. Jessica Lowndes) |
| 2011 | Herself | "I Wish I Was Gay" |