The American entertainment industry is on stream and runs with conveyor intensity. Talented children who can sing and play are selected almost from infancy. Then they are led to adulthood, with might and main using their acting and musical skills in numerous television projects. One of such bright "stars" was Laura Marano, known to viewers for her lead role in the teenage series "Austin and Ellie." Lively, lively girl fell in love with the audience and was often invited to participate in projects aimed at a youth audience.
From diapers to the stage
The biography of Laura Marano begins its countdown on November 29, 1995. She was born in Los Angeles in the family of a college teacher and former actress. The girl’s dad - Damien Morano - has Italian roots, and Laura inherited a bright southern appearance from him. Mom Ellen Morano was once an actress, and leaving active work on the site, she opened her own Agoura Children's Theater. The elder sister of Laura Vanessa inherited a passion for the stage, also starred and subsequently became a member of the popular series "They were mixed up in the hospital."
With such a mother, it was simply impossible not to try your hand at the theatrical stage. In addition, the girl herself simply loved singing and dancing, taking part in sketches. Being so vibrant and energetic, she followed her mom everywhere in her theater. Since the age of five, Laura Marano has been participating in productions at the Agoura Children's Theater.
First screen appearances
In 2003, a beautiful musical girl appears on television. Her first roles were very tiny, but still this was the beginning of her career. Laura Marano was featured in episodes in projects such as Ghost Talking, New Jeanne D Ark, and Medical Investigation.
Her fans were able to get acquainted with the young actress in more detail in the series “Without a Trail”, which was released from 2003 to 2006. Kate Melon, played by Laura Marano, became one of the prominent characters in the project. The first full-fledged successful role was followed by others. To the films of Laura Marano was added a sitcom "Back to You", where the girl played the role of Grace Carr.
One of the indicators of the success of the young actress is her appearance in the image of the main characters in childhood. Laura Marano during her short career has accumulated a whole collection of such roles. Once she starred in the pilot series of The Sarah Silverman Program, where she played Sarah Silverman in her childhood.
The creators of the series were delighted with the work of Laura and specially written for her the script of the episode Not Without My Daughter, where she played the full-fledged role of Sarah, preparing for the beauty contest.
After that, she repeatedly played the role of the main characters in childhood. On her account is Debra Morgan in Dexter, Alice Shaw, Petrelli's sister in the cult Heroes.
Austin and Ellie
From 2006 to 2011 in the career of Laura Marano on television, there is a certain break. True, she is noted for participating in the show "Are you smarter than the fifth grader?", But almost never appears in other projects.
In 2011, she returns to her audience, and almost instantly gains worldwide popularity after the start of the teenage sitcom "Austin and Ellie". Ellie Dawson, played by Laura Marano, became one of the favorite heroines of all the girls of those years. Lively, bright, she was the same as they, experienced the same problems in relationships and in the family.
The series became popular, gaining excellent ratings, and its producers decided to extend "Austin and Ellie" for the second season. Filming of the new series of the series began in June 2012, and already in October, fans of Ellie Dawson could already enjoy new episodes on the screens.
A successful project lasted for four whole seasons and was completed only in 2016, when Ellie had completely matured for the role of a teenager.
In the wake of success, another project was filmed with the participation of Laura Marano - "The Girl Knows the World", where she also played the role of Ellie Dawson.
Other hypostases of the actress
Laura learned to sing and dance when the other children barely begin to speak. She composed her first song at the age of four. From the age of nine, the girl seriously studied the piano. After filming in Austin and Ellie, Laura took advantage of the success of the project and released as many as two albums with soundtracks from the series. One of the songs was even one of the top ten soundtracks in the United States.
In 2015, the girl decided to start independent swimming in the world of music and signed a contract with the recording company Big Machine Records. In March 2016, she released her first single, and a month later released a video.
The clear and clear voice of Laura Marano can be heard in several animated films. “Ice Age 2”, “Finding Nemo” - in these cartoons the characters speak through the lips of a young actress.
Life behind the screen
The personal life of Laura Marano remains a mystery to fans of the actress. Almost round-the-clock employment on the set, album recordings do not leave much time for intimate feelings.
In front of the public was only a relationship with her friend
Ross Lynch, with whom they recorded several songs for the series "Austin and Ellie."
Among other things, Laura Marano is fascinated by active social activities. She is a Goodwill Ambassador from UNICEF, helping children from third world countries.