Demi Lovato

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Biography

Playing a teen who aspires to become a musician was not much of a stretch for Demi Lovato, who first made an impression on millions of young fans by starring opposite teen heartthrobs the Jonas Brothers in "Camp Rock" (Disney Channel, 2008), leading to her being cast on her star-making tween-comedy series, "Sonny with a Chance" (Disney Channel, 2009-2011). With her amiable smile and approachable beauty, Lovato was catapulted to teen icon …
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Job Title

Actor, Music

Born

Demetria Devonne Lovato on August 20, 1992 in Dallas, Texas, USA

Career Milestones

Won various talent competitions and pageants in Texas

2002

Debuted as Angela on the PBS children's series "Barney & Friends"

2006

Appeared on the second season of "Prison Break" (Fox)

2007

Landed the role of series regular Charlotte Adams on the first season of Disney Channel interstitial series "As the Bell Rings"

2008

Co-starred with the Jonas Brothers in the Disney Channel Original Movie "Camp Rock" as a young singer songwriter named Mitchie Torres

2008

Performed at a Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show

2008

Released her debut album Don't Forget; featured the Jonas Brothers on several tracks

2008

Signed a recording contract with Hollywood Records and began touring with the Jonas Brothers; released debut album Don't Forget

2009

Joined former "Barney & Friends" co-star Selena Gomez in the Disney Channel movie "Princess Protection Program"

2009

Played the lead on the Disney Channel original series "Sonny With a Chance"

2009

Released second studio album Here We Go Again

2010

Guest starred as a teen patient on an episode of ABC medical drama "Grey's Anatomy"

2010

Reprised role of Mitchie Torres in the Disney Channel sequel "Camp Rock: The Final Jam"

2011

Nominated for the 2011 Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Actress: Comedy

2011

Released third album Unbroken

2012

Announced as the new judge of "The X Factor" (Fox) alongside creator Simon Cowell