In Bratz: the Movie, Janel Parrish act as the bratz Jade.
Born Janel Melanie Parrish
October 30, 1988 (age 24)
Oahu, Hawaii
Occupation Actress, singer-songwriter
Years active 1999–present
Parrish first achieved fame in Hawaii as the winner of local talent contests. She got her start as a professional entertainer when she was cast as “Young Cosette” in the National Touring Company of Les Misérables, and later portrayed “Young Cosette” in the Broadway production as well; the role showcased both her acting and singing abilities. She subsequently appeared in several community theater productions in Hawaii—most notably as “Scout” in Manoa Valley Theatre’s revival of To Kill a Mockingbird in 1998.
In 2007, Parrish was signed to Geffen Records to produce her first album. Her first single, “Rainy Day”, one that she has written, along with its music video, was released on July 7, 2007, and was also featured on the Bratz Motion Picture Soundtrack. She also makes a brief appearance in Prima J’s “Rockstar” music video, which is also on the soundtrack. She also made an appearance in NLT’s “She Said, I Said” music video. She provided background vocals for the song.
Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
1999 Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke Unknown Uncredited
2000 Geppetto Featured
2007 Bratz: The Movie Jade Main role
2009 Fired Up! Lana
2009 April Showers Vicki
2010 Triple Dog Cecily Gerber Lead role
2011 One Kine Day Leilani
2011 4 Wedding Planners Hoku
2012 Celeste and Jesse Forever Savannah
Janel Parrish Songs
2007 Bratz: The Movie Rainy Day Writer/Performer
2008 Guiding Light Won’t Let You Go Writer; uncredited
Guiding Light Won’t Let You Go Performer; Uncredited
2009 April Showers I Won’t Cry Performer
The Kings of Appletown I’m Changing Performer
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