Janel Parrish

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Biography

Janel Parrish is an American actress and singer who portrayed Mona Vanderwaal in _"Pretty Little Liars" , in which she finished third, and released her first single as a singer-songwriter in 2007 through Geffen Records.

  • Primary profession
  • Actress·soundtrack·producer
  • Country
  • United States
  • Nationality
  • American
  • Gender
  • Female
  • Birth date
  • 30 October 1988
  • Place of birth
  • Oahu
  • Residence
  • Los Angeles

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Trivia

Has played the piano since age 6 and is an accomplished songwriter.

Is a very talented singer, and has been on Broadway.

In Hawaii, she is called Hapa, which is a term for being half Asian. Janel is half Chinese, half Caucasian.

Missed her initial flight to film the pilot of "Pretty Little Liars" , because her passport had expired.

Moved to Burbank in Los Angeles, California when she was 14.

Studied acting, singing, the piano, and tap dance and jazz dance from the age of 7.

Her only sister, Melissa, is eight years older than her and served in the United States Army.

Her parents, Joanne and Mark Parrish, were former bodybuilders.

Was the maid of honor at her sisters wedding.

Attended Moanalua Elementary School and spent her freshman year at Moanalua High, before being home schooled.

Signed to Geffen Records as a solo artist in 2007. Her first single, "Rainy Day", was released that same year and appeared on the Bratz soundtrack.

As of April 2017, she has 24 tattoos.

Announced her engagement to Chris Long on October 23, 2017.

Quotes

I like to stay hydrated with water throughout the day and snack on,apples, but my guilty pleasure would definitely be a caramel macchiato,from Starbucks!,I like jewelry. Big rings, big necklaces. Shoes, belts, luggage.

I am really looking forward to being a role model for girls.

In every high school, there is a clique.

For me, my favorite trends of summer are lots of color, wedges, rompers,and bright lipstick.

My top three personal best-dressed list: Lea Michele. I think she really,knows how to dress. Blake Lively is great. And Rihanna. I really,respect how bold and out-there she is.

Music is my passion, singing, performing. I play piano and musical,theater is my background.

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