Annabella "Bella" Avery Thorne (born October 8, 1997) is an American actress, model, singer, dancer and director. She is a child model and actress with appearances in more than 21 films and television shows and more than 60 commercials. She is best known for her role as the aspiring young dancer, CeCe Jones on the Disney Channel original series Shake It Up!.
Early life
Bella Thorne was born on October 8, 1997 in Pembroke Pines, Florida. She is the youngest of four children; Kaili (born in 1992), Dani (born in 1993), and Remy (born in 1995), who are also actors and models. Thorne, who is of Italian, Cuban and Irish descent originally spoke Spanish as her first language growing up, although she has forgotten it due to not using it. She was diagnosed with dyslexia, and the learning disability was written into the show in the episode "Add It Up", where it was revealed that her character, CeCe, also suffered from dyslexia.
Career
Thorne's first film appearance was an uncredited role as a sidelines fan in the 2003 film Stuck On You. She has since appeared in film and television projects including Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Entoruage, The O.C.(as a younger version of Taylor Townsend), the third-last episode of October Road (as Angela Ferilli, the pre-adolescence crush of the main characters; her older brother Remy also guest-starred in the same episode as a younger Eddie Latekka), In 2007, Thorne appeared as a young girl plagued by supernatural visions in The Seer.
In 2008, Thorne starred alongside Christian Slater and Taylor Lautner in the short-lived drama series My Own Worst Enemy, for which she won a Young Artist's Award for her portrayal of the character Ruthy Spivey; Thorne described her Enemy casting as a major breakthrough as this was the first recurring role in her career. She then appeared in the ten-episode web series Little Monk, which depicted characters from the series Monk as children. In 2009, she filled the role of the vengeful antagonist in the horror film Forget Me Not, along with Kenton Duty.
In 2010, Thorne joined the cast of HBO's Big Love in its fourth season, replacing Jolean Wejbe in the role of Bill Henrickson's daughter Tancy 'Teeny' Henrickson (though she had actually auditioned for a different role). She also guest starred on Wizards Of Waverly Place, as Max's girlfriend "Nancy Lukey". In addition, Thorne took on a supporting role in the family drama Raspberry Magic.
Thorne enjoyed an extensive career as a child model. Since appearing in her first pictorial for a parenting magazine at the age of 6 weeks, Thorne has starred in television ad campaigns for Digital Light Processing, Publix, and KFC, and appearing in print ads for brands including Barbie, ALDO K!DS, JLO by Jennifer Lopez, Kaiya Eve Couture, LaSenza Girl, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Guess?, Target, Justice, and Mudd for Kohl's. She also modelled for Sears back to school. In an interview with Seventeen magazine, Thorne described her appointment as the spokesperson for Texas Instruments as her big break, but candidly admitted that she has lost much more projects than she has booked and credited the support of her family for helping her get over disappointments.
Thorne currently co-stars on the Disney Channel sitcom Shake It Up!, (originally titled Dance, Dance Chicago). Thorne plays Cecelia "CeCe" Jones, a dancer with heavy ambitions for a career in the spotlight. The show is a buddy comedy centered around a teen dance show (in a show-within-a-show format) co-starring Thorne and Zendaya. The multi-camera series began production in Hollywood, California, in July 2010 and premiered on November 7, 2010 on Disney Channel. While she had a substantial portfolio of work in television and film, Thorne had no experience in professional dancing before being cast. After signing onto the show in October 2009, she began taking three
dance classes every night.
On June 25, 2012, the trailer for Katie Alender's book As Dead As It Gets was released via YouTube. Bella stars in the trailer. The book is the third in Alender's Bad Girls Don't Die series, with Bella's co-star Zendaya also starring in the trailer for the second book. In 2012 she plays Charissa in Sims 2 Anorexia in YouTube. She also plays Renesmee Cullen in the Wattpad fanfiction "Renesmee`s twin"
Personal life
Originally from Pembroke Pines, Florida, Thorne has been living with her family in California since early 2006. Her interests include dancing, playing soccer, baseball, spending time with her family and playing with her two dogs, a Cocker Spaniel and a wolf hybrid, six cats and a turtle. She also admits to being a collector of hardcover books, listening to 80s music, and using YouTube as a research tool for getting into character. Thorne is an avid supporter of the Humane Society, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and The Nomad Organization, which provides education, food, and medical supplies to children in Africa.
Thorne lost her father to a vehicle accident in 2007. Thorne disclosed her father's passing (April 15, 2007) in a live interview on the local television talk show "View From The Bay" in December 2008. In 2013 she is chosen to play Renesmee Cullen in the fanfiction in Wattpad " Renesmee`s twin " and she plays Charissa in Sims 2 Anorexia in YouTube.
Thorne was diagnosed with dyslexia in second grade. She is currently being homeschooled after previously attending a public school, where she had suffered peer abuse. Thorne improved in her learning after attending a Sylvan Learning center and is currently reading and writing a grade ahead. Thorne also talked about her dyslexia in an April 2010 interview with American Cheerleader Magazine, and explained that she overcame her dyslexia by rigorously reading everything she could find, including the labels of cereal boxes.
In August 2016, Thorne came out as bisexual.
Photo Gallery
The image gallery for Bella Thorne may be viewed here.
Filmography
Film
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Jess | 2 episodes |
| Entourge | Kid | Episode: "I Wanna Be Sedated" | |
| 2007 | The O.C. | Young Taylor Townsend |
Episode: "The Case of the Franks" |
| 2007 - 2008 | Diry Sexy Money | Margaux Darling | 4 episodes |
| 2008 | October Road | Angela Ferilli | Episode: "Stand Alone by Me" |
| My Own Worst Enemey | Ruthy Spivey | 6 episodes | |
| 2009 | In The Motherhood | Annie | Episode: "Practice What You Preach" |
| Mental | Emily | TV Pilot | |
| Little Monk | Wendy | 9 episodes | |
| 2010 | Big Love | Tancy Henrickson | 5 episodes |
| Wizards Of Wavely Place | Nancy Lukey | Episode: "Max's Secret Girlfriend" | |
| 2010 - 2013 | Shake It Up | CeCe Jones |
Main role |
| 2011 | Good Luck Charlie | Crossover episode: "Charlie Shakes It Up!" | |
| PrankStars | Herself | Season 1; Episode 5 | |
| 2014 | Phineas and Ferb | Bridgitte | Voice Role |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Hannah Hunt | Guest Role | |
| Red Band Society | Delaney Shaw | Guest Role (2 episodes) | |
| 2015 | K.C. Undercover | Jolie | Guest Role |
| 2015 | Scream | Nina Patterson | Guest Role |
| 2017-18 | Famous In Love | Paige Townsen | Lead Role |
| 2019 | Speechless | Cassidy | Guest Role |
| 2019 | Tales | Janelle | Guest Role |
| 2020 | The Masked Singer | The Swan | Eliminated in her second appearance |
Other
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | As Dead As It Gets by Katie Alender | Lydia Smalls | Book trailer: here |
Discography
| Song title | Year | Artist | Album | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watch Me | 2011 | Bella Thorne & Zendaya | Shake It Up: Break It Down | 2:55 |
Music video: here |
| Pia Mia & Bella Thorne | Single |
3:10 |
There was planned a music video for this song, but eventually plans were scrapped. | ||
| TTYLXOX | 2012 | Bella Thorne | Shake It Up: Live 2 Dance | 2:33 |
This song has a music video, mashed-up with Zendaya's song. |
| Zendaya & Bella Thorne | Shake It Up: Live 2 Dance | 2:58 |
Music video: here | ||
| Fashion Is My Kryptonite | Bella Thorne & Zendaya | Shake It Up: Made In Japan | 2:44 | Music video: here | |
| Zendaya & Bella Thorne | Shake It Up: Made In Japan | 3:03 |
Full Song: here | ||
| The Same Heart | Zendaya & Bella Thorne | Shake It Up: Made In Japan | 3:33 |
Full Song: here | |
| Can't Stay Away | IM5 & Bella Thorne | Single | 3:07 | Official lyric video: here | |
| Contagious Love | Bella Thorne & Zendaya | Shake It Up: I Love Dance | |||
| Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree | Bella Thorne | Disney Channel Holiday Playlist | 2:12 | ||
| Get'cha Head In The Game | 2013 | Bella Thorne | |||
| This Is My Dance Floor | Bella Thorne & Zendaya | Shake It Up: I Love Dance | 3:07 |
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series (Guest Starring Young Actress) | The O.C. | Nominated |
| 2009 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series (Guest Starring Young Actress) | October Road | Nominated |
| 2009 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series (Supporting Young Actress) | My Own Worst Enemy | Won |
| 2010 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series (Guest Starring Young Actress) | Mental | Nominated |
| 2011 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Leading Young Actress | Shake It Up | Won |
| 2011 | J-14 Teen's Ircon Award | Icon of Tomorrow | Shake It Up | Nominated |
| 2011 | Imagen Awards | Best Young Actress – Television | Shake It Up | Nominated |
| 2012 | Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Awards | Outstanding Special Class Short Format Daytime Program | The Time I... (Dyslexia) | Nominated |
| 2012 | Imagen Awards | Best Young Actress –Television | Shake It Up | Won |
| 2012 | Young Artist Awards | Best Performance in a TV Series –Television | Shake It Up | Nominated |
| 2012 | Young Artist Awards | Outstanding Young Ensemble in a TV Series (shared with Zendaya, Davis Cleveland, Roshon Fegan, Adam Irigoyen, Kenton Duty and Caroline Sunshine) | Shake It Up | Nominated |
| 2012 | J-14 Teen Icon Award | Iconic Couple (shared with Tristan Klier) | Herself | Nominated |
| 2012 | ALMA Awards | Favorite TV Actress - Comedy | Shake It Up | Nominated |
Trivia
- Her favorite colors are pink, green, and all shades of blue.
- Her favorite singer is Lily Allen.
- She loves the movie, Mean Girls. [1]
- She describes Shake It Up as a buddy comedy centered around dance.
- Bella is on "Team Edward" from the hit movie, Twilight.
- She loves to dance, sing, and paint.
- Her role model is her mother.
- Bella wants Selena Gomez & Greg Sulkin to star on Shake It Up.
- She loves 80's music.
- Bella has a lot of pets including six cats, two dogs, and a turtle. [2]
- One of her favorite sports is soccer.
- Spanish was her first language.
- Bella's real best friend is called "Pia Mia"
- She is exactly one year, one month, and one week younger than Zendaya.
- She has campaigned for iDecide.
- She has campaigned for Candie's.
- 2014, she will be in Home Invasion and play the role of Jamie.
- 2014, she will be in a movie called Blended along with, Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler.
- 2014, she will be in a movie called Buttermilk Sky.
- Bella worked with Zendaya again in Frenemies and K.C. undercover.
- Bella is really ticklish. [3]
External Links
- Bella Thorne on Twitter
- Bella Thorne on Facebook
- Bella Thorne on Wikipedia
- Bella Thorne on Internet Movie Database
References
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