Olivia HoltAmerican actress and singer
Date of Birth: 05.08.1997
Country: USA |
Biography of Olivia Holt
Olivia Hastings Holt was born on August 5, 1997, in Germantown, Tennessee, and grew up in Nesbit, Mississippi. She later lived in Memphis before moving to Los Angeles with her family in 2011. Holt's acting career began with local theater productions, and by the age of 10, she was already appearing in television commercials for various brands.
Holt's physical fitness and gymnastics training played a significant role in her early success as an actress. Her breakthrough came in 2011 when she landed the role of Kim in the Disney XD comedy series "Kickin' It." She continued to gain fame through her role as Lindy Watson in the Disney Channel comedy series "I Didn't Do It," which premiered in 2014 and ran for two seasons.
In addition to her television work, Holt also ventured into the film industry. She starred as the lead character in the Disney Channel movie "Girl vs. Monster," portraying a teenage girl who discovers her family's secret monster-hunting legacy. Holt also appeared in the drama film "Same Kind of Different as Me" alongside Renee Zellweger and Greg Kinnear.
Aside from acting, Holt is also a talented singer. She signed with Hollywood Records in October 2014 and released her debut single "Phoenix" in May 2016. The music video for the song was released in June 2016. Holt's debut mini-album, titled "Olivia," was released in July 2016. She has also recorded songs for various Disney projects and won a Radio Disney Music Award for "Best Love Song" for her track "Had Me @ Hello."
Holt embarked on her first concert tour, called the "Rise of a Phoenix Tour," in 2016, alongside Ryland Lynch, Isac Elliot, and Forever in Your Mind. She has also been involved in charitable activities, such as performing at the TJ Martell Foundation's Family Day event in Los Angeles in October 2016.
In addition to her acting and music career, Holt has been involved with the mobile gaming company PlayMG, assisting in the development of new games and applications. She has also worked as a brand ambassador for Neutrogena, a cosmetics and skincare company.
Throughout her career, Holt has expressed her gratitude for the opportunities she has had and the talented people she has worked with. She continues to pursue her passion for acting and music while inspiring others with her positive and uplifting songs.