Ashley Spencer Argota (born January 9, 1993) is a Filipino-American actress, singer, and student.
She portrays Lou Chan in The Fosters.
Life and Career[]
Ashley Argota was born in California Redlands, California and her background is Filipino, her parents and family being from the Philippines. She began her professional career as a contestant on the Arsenio Hall - hosted Star Search on CBS in 2003. She began acting at the age of 14. In 2007, she starred in an independent film titled Schooled.
She also appeared in a Nickelodeon celebrity-episode of the series BrainSurge during which she lost during a Sudden Death round to Jerry Trainor. She appeared again in 2011 with other various Nickelodeon celebrities and won.
Ashley confirmed on July 5, 2012, that Nickelodeon has canceled Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures. It is unknown if the remaining episodes will be shown, however, all episodes were broadcast in other countries. On December 22, 2012, TeenNick aired the previous never before seen in the US, Christmas episode. Starting March 27, 2013, the previous seven never before aired in the US episodes aired on TeenNick in the US.
As a singer, Ashley released two independent albums Dreams Come True (2006) and Ashley (2008).
She attended New York University and majored in nursing.
In December of 2013, Ashley starred in the show Aladdin and His Winter Wish at the Pasadena Playhouse. She played Princess Jasmine, and the show received positive feedback. This same month, she was nominated for the Libby Award by Peta2 for her work with adoption practices.
Filmography[]
| Film | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2007 | Schooled | Soomi Alverez | Independent film |
| 2014 | How to Build a Better Boy | Nevaeh Barnes | Disney Channel Original Movie |
| Television | |||
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
| 2008–2011 | True Jackson, VP | Lulu[2] | Main role, Nickelodeon original series |
| 2011–2013 | Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures | Kelly Peckinpaw | Main role, Nickelodeon original series |
| Guest appearances | |||
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
| 2008 | iCarly | Kathy | Episode: "iHave a Lovesick Teacher" |
| 2010-2011 | BrainSurge | Herself | Contestant |
| 2011 | The Troop | Mazie | Episode: "Road Trip" (a.k.a. "The Kiss") |
| 2012 | Baby Daddy | Ava | Episode: "May the Best Friend Win" |
| 2012 | Figure It Out | Herself | Panelist |
| 2014 | Austin & Ally | Elle | Episode: "Glee Clubs & Glory" |
| 2014 | The Fosters | Lou | |
| 2014 | Lab Rats | Kranes Aquaintance | Episode: "You Posted What?!" |
Discography[]
- 2006: Dreams Come True (independent album)
- 2008: Ashley Argota (independent album)
- 2008: Wallflower by Reagan Marie (Vocals - Music Works/Kidgroovs)
