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Willa FordAmerican actress, singer, songwriter, model, producer and television personality
Date of Birth: 22.01.1981
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Willa Ford
Willa Ford is an American actress, singer, songwriter, model, producer, and television personality. She first gained recognition under the pseudonym Mandy Modano, which she used at the beginning of her career. Ford rose to prominence for her roles in the films 'Friday the 13th' and 'Anna Nicole', as well as her appearance on the cover of 'Playboy' magazine and her participation in the famous American TV show 'Dancing with the Stars'.
Early Life and Career
Willa Ford, whose real name is Amanda Lee Williford, was born in 1981 and grew up in Ruskin, Florida. She began singing in the Tampa Bay Children's Choir at the age of 8 and performed as part of the children's group 'Entertainment Revue' by the age of 10. Ford attended East Bay High School in Gibsonton, Florida.
In 1999, at the age of 18, Ford started performing under the pseudonym 'Mandah' after signing a contract with 'MCA'. However, she soon changed her stage name to Willa Ford, derived from her last name Williford, to avoid confusion with actress and singer Mandy Moore. In 2001, Ford signed a contract with 'Atlantic Records', and her first album titled 'Willa Was Here' was released the same year. The album's most famous song was 'I Wanna Be Bad', and it reached the 56th position on the 'Billboard 200' chart. The album sold 200,000 copies, but the second song 'Did Ya Understand That' did not meet expectations.
Acting Career
In 2001, Willa Ford began appearing in television shows, starting with a role in the series 'Raising Dad'. However, she had a few years without significant acting roles until 2007 when she landed the lead role in the biographical film 'Anna Nicole'. The film depicted the life of the glamorous woman, model, and actress Anna Nicole, and it brought Ford the recognition she had been waiting for. Her next successful role came in 2009 when she appeared in the horror film 'Friday the 13th'.
While pursuing her acting career, Willa Ford continued her music projects. In 2004, she recorded the song 'A Toast to Men', which was included in her album 'Sexy Sex Obsessive' released the following year. Her most recent album, 'TBA', was planned for release in 2012.
Throughout her career, Willa Ford also appeared in various reality shows. In 2006, she was one of the contestants on the third season of the popular American show 'Dancing with the Stars'.
Personal Life
In August 2006, Willa Ford married hockey player Mike Modano.By 2012, Willa Ford's filmography included seven films. She also appeared in the TV series 'The Glades' in 2010 and had a major role in the action film 'Universal Squadrons' in 2011, which told the story of an American soldier who fought in Iraq. In 2012, Ford appeared in several episodes of the series 'Magic City'.
