Alyson Stoner: The Life of a Rising Hollywood Star
With appearances in three Missy Elliot music videos, recurring roles on popular Disney Channel TV shows, and big screen credits that include Cheaper By The Dozen, Step Up and Camp Rock, Alyson Stoner, 16, has managed to stay down-to-earth in the midst of a budding Hollywood career. Instead of adopting Tinseltown tastes, Stoner seems more passionate about maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.
Getfitwithalyson.com presented by Wii Fit and The Alyson Stoner Project [a dance video], incorporate her love of dance with fitness, which she hopes will influence others.
Canadian Family sat down with this ambitious entertainer before the release of her latest project Alice Upside Down.
Q. You’ve been dancing, singing and acting since you were a child. How did your career start?
A: I actually wanted to get into the business to follow [in] my sister’s footsteps. She danced at a young age and I wanted to be just like her. She’s basically my role model, dance wise. After I attended a convention with acting and singing involved I saw that I had a true passion for this business. I moved out to California to really pursue it.
Q. What kind of influence have your parents had on you and your career?
A: Every influence possible —100 percent because they’ve not only taught me the skills I need to perform my best but also how to interact and build relationships with people that are surrounding me.
Q. Describe an average day.
A:The thing is there is a complete lack of schedule. It changes daily. Usually it consists of four to five interviews, whether it be phone or in person, I’ll have a voice lesson, I’ll teach a dance class to six to 17 year olds, I will film a scene or two from the movie and after that maybe go and record an animated series that I’m working on, and then, once I get home, I usually try to do some kind of fitness or exercise before the day is done and finish my school work.
Q. How do you manage a normal life and your career?
A: To be honest, I do not have a normal life. I don’t go to regular school and I don’t interact with kids my age all the time. That is a sacrifice you have to be willing to make in this business. I’m a total workaholic. I really enjoy being on set and challenging myself and taking my craft to the next level constantly. What is normal in this business?
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