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| '''Christa Brittany Allen'''<ref name="TV Guide bio" /> (born November 11, 1991<ref name=" |
'''Christa Brittany Allen'''<ref name="TV Guide bio" /> (born November 11, 1991<ref name="E! Online">{{Cite web|first=Samantha|last=Schnurr|date=November 11, 2021|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1309348/jenna-rink-is-officially-30-13-going-on-30-star-christa-b-allen-celebrates-milestone-birthday|title=Jenna Rink Is Officially 30! 13 Going on 30 Star Christa B. Allen Celebrates Milestone Birthday|website=E! Online|access-date=January 16, 2023}}</ref><ref name="Yahoo! Life" />) is an American actress. She is known for playing the younger version of ]'s character in both '']'' (2004) and '']'' (2009). In 2006, she starred as the titular character in the ] children's television series '']''. She played socialite ] on the ] drama television series '']'' from 2011 to 2015. | ||
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| Allen made a brief appearance on '']'', and appeared in several students films and commercials. She played the younger version of ]'s character in the comedy film '']'' (2004),<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.thetvaddict.com/2011/11/02/charlotte-grayson-revenge-interview-christa-b-allen/ |title=Interview: Christa B. Allen Talks REVENGE | the TV addict |year=2012 |access-date=February 28, 2012}}</ref> when she was |
Allen made a brief appearance on '']'', and appeared in several students films and commercials. She played the younger version of ]'s character in the comedy film, '']'' (2004),<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.thetvaddict.com/2011/11/02/charlotte-grayson-revenge-interview-christa-b-allen/ |title=Interview: Christa B. Allen Talks REVENGE | the TV addict |year=2012 |access-date=February 28, 2012}}</ref> when she was 11 years old.<ref name="EW">{{Cite magazine|url=https://ew.com/movies/13-going-on-30-star-christa-allen-recreates-jennifer-garner-scene/|title='13 Going on 30' star Christa Allen recreates film scene made famous by Jennifer Garner|magazine=Entertainment Weekly|date=November 1, 2020|access-date=January 16, 2023}}</ref> She again played Garner's younger version in '']'' (2009).<ref name="EW" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://beta.abc.go.com/shows/revenge/bios/charlotte-grayson |title=Charlotte Grayson Played by Christa B. Allen |publisher=ABC.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120207235259/http://beta.abc.go.com/shows/revenge/bios/charlotte-grayson |archive-date=February 7, 2012 }}</ref> She also had roles in numerous films, including ''A Merry Little Christmas'' (2006), '']'' (2009), '']'' (2010), ''One Kine Day'' (2011) and '']'' (2012). Allen starred as the titular character in the ] children's television series '']'' in 2006.<ref>{{Cite news|first=Steven J.|last=Austin|date=October 11, 2006|url=https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2006/oct/11/allen-says-grandmas-cheesy-potatoes-take-cake/|title=Allen says Grandma's Cheesy Potatoes take 'cake'|work=]|agency=King Features Syndicate |access-date=January 16, 2023}}</ref> | ||
| In 2011, Allen landed one of the main roles as socialite ] in ]'s drama series '']''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=April 23, 2021|title=Grab Some Razzles and Find Out Where the Cast of 13 Going on 30 Is Now|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1261827/grab-some-razzles-and-find-out-where-the-cast-of-13-going-on-30-is-now|access-date=August 21, 2021|website=E! Online}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Stanley|first=Alessandra|date=September 20, 2011|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/21/arts/television/revenge-on-abc-places-emily-vancamp-in-the-hamptons.html|title=When It's Payback Time in the Gilded Hamptons|work=The New York Times|access-date=August 21, 2021}}</ref> Allen's last credited appearance as a series regular was the sixth episode of the fourth season,<ref name="TVLine">{{Cite news|first=Andy|last=Swift|date=March 18, 2015|url=https://tvline.com/2015/03/18/baby-daddy-finale-riley-tells-danny-revenge-season-4-spoilers/|title=Christa B. Allen on Baby Daddy's Messy Finale and Charlotte's Revenge Future|work=TVLine|access-date=January 16, 2023|quote=Meanwhile, Allen remains M.I.A. on ABC's Revenge ever since Charlotte left for rehab in 2014, and even she doesn't know when her character might return to the Hamptons.}}</ref> but later returned for the series finale as a guest star.<ref>{{Cite news|first=Kimberly|last=Nordyke|date=May 10, 2015|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/emilys-battle-victoria-ends-revenge-794725/|title= |
In 2011, Allen landed one of the main roles as socialite ] in ]'s drama series '']''.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=April 23, 2021|title=Grab Some Razzles and Find Out Where the Cast of 13 Going on 30 Is Now|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/1261827/grab-some-razzles-and-find-out-where-the-cast-of-13-going-on-30-is-now|access-date=August 21, 2021|website=E! Online}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|last=Stanley|first=Alessandra|date=September 20, 2011|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/21/arts/television/revenge-on-abc-places-emily-vancamp-in-the-hamptons.html|title=When It's Payback Time in the Gilded Hamptons|work=The New York Times|access-date=August 21, 2021}}</ref><ref name="Teen Vogue">{{Cite web|url=https://www.teenvogue.com/story/christa-b-allen-revenge|title=Christa B. Allen on Season Two of 'Revenge'|website=Teen Vogue|date=October 29, 2012|access-date=January 16, 2023}}</ref> Allen's last credited appearance as a series regular was the sixth episode of the fourth season,<ref name="TVLine">{{Cite news|first=Andy|last=Swift|date=March 18, 2015|url=https://tvline.com/2015/03/18/baby-daddy-finale-riley-tells-danny-revenge-season-4-spoilers/|title=Christa B. Allen on Baby Daddy's Messy Finale and Charlotte's Revenge Future|work=TVLine|access-date=January 16, 2023|quote=Meanwhile, Allen remains M.I.A. on ABC's Revenge ever since Charlotte left for rehab in 2014, and even she doesn't know when her character might return to the Hamptons.}}</ref> but later returned for the series finale as a guest star.<ref>{{Cite news|first=Kimberly|last=Nordyke|date=May 10, 2015|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/emilys-battle-victoria-ends-revenge-794725/|title=Emily's Battle With Victoria Ends in 'Revenge' Finale: "Everybody Ends Up With the Fate They Deserve," Says EP|work=The Hollywood Reporter|access-date=January 16, 2023}}</ref> She had guest roles in television shows such as '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'', '']'' and '']''. In 2015, she had a recurring role as Robyn on the ] sitcom '']''.<ref name="TVLine" /><ref>{{cite web|url=http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/11/03/christa-b-allen-to-guest-star-in-season-four-of-abc-familys-hit-comedy-baby-daddy/323304/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141106184806/http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2014/11/03/christa-b-allen-to-guest-star-in-season-four-of-abc-familys-hit-comedy-baby-daddy/323304/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 6, 2014 |title=Christa B. Allen to Guest Star in Season Four of ABC Family's Hit Comedy 'Baby Daddy' |last=Bibel |first=Sara |work=TV by the Numbers|date=November 3, 2014|access-date=November 3, 2014}}</ref> In May 2021, she wrote an essay about turning 30 years old for ]'s website.<ref name="Yahoo! Life">{{Cite web|first=Christa|last=Allen|date=May 28, 2021|url=https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/christa-allen-finally-going-30-123000658.html|title=Christa Allen Is (Finally) Going on 30|website=Yahoo! Life|access-date=January 16, 2023}}</ref> | ||
| Allen is part of a musical act called Pour Vous, which means “for you” in French, with Johnny What.<ref>{{Cite web|date=March 20, 2018|title=Hear "Scorpio" by Christa B. Allen and Johnny What's Pour Vous|url=https://dujour.com/culture/pour-vous-christa-allen-johnny-what-scorpio/|access-date=August 21, 2021|website=DuJour}}</ref> In April 2018, the duo's first single called "Scorpio" was released.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Papadatos|first=Markos|date=April 24, 2018|title=Pour Vous' Christa B. Allen and Johnny What talk 'Scorpio' single (Includes interview)|url=https://www.digitaljournal.com/entertainment/pour-vous-christa-b-allen-and-johnny-what-talk-scorpio-single/article/520559|website=Digital Journal|access-date=August 21, 2021}}</ref> | Allen is part of a musical act called Pour Vous, which means “for you” in French, with Johnny What.<ref>{{Cite web|date=March 20, 2018|title=Hear "Scorpio" by Christa B. Allen and Johnny What's Pour Vous|url=https://dujour.com/culture/pour-vous-christa-allen-johnny-what-scorpio/|access-date=August 21, 2021|website=DuJour}}</ref> In April 2018, the duo's first single called "Scorpio" was released.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Papadatos|first=Markos|date=April 24, 2018|title=Pour Vous' Christa B. Allen and Johnny What talk 'Scorpio' single (Includes interview)|url=https://www.digitaljournal.com/entertainment/pour-vous-christa-b-allen-and-johnny-what-talk-scorpio-single/article/520559|website=Digital Journal|access-date=August 21, 2021}}</ref> | ||
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American actress (born 1991) Not to be confused with Krista Allen.
| Christa B. Allen | |
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| Born | Christa Brittany Allen (1991-11-11) November 11, 1991 (age 33) Wildomar, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Christa Brittany Allen (born November 11, 1991) is an American actress. She is known for playing the younger version of Jennifer Garner's character in both 13 Going on 30 (2004) and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009). In 2006, she starred as the titular character in the CBS children's television series Cake. She played socialite Charlotte Grayson on the ABC drama television series Revenge from 2011 to 2015.
Early life
Allen was born in Wildomar, California. She is the youngest of nine siblings, with eight older brothers. She once spent a summer in a circus.
Career
Allen made a brief appearance on The Man Show, and appeared in several students films and commercials. She played the younger version of Jennifer Garner's character in the comedy film, 13 Going on 30 (2004), when she was 11 years old. She again played Garner's younger version in Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009). She also had roles in numerous films, including A Merry Little Christmas (2006), Youth in Revolt (2009), One Wish (2010), One Kine Day (2011) and Detention of the Dead (2012). Allen starred as the titular character in the CBS children's television series Cake in 2006.
In 2011, Allen landed one of the main roles as socialite Charlotte Grayson in ABC's drama series Revenge. Allen's last credited appearance as a series regular was the sixth episode of the fourth season, but later returned for the series finale as a guest star. She had guest roles in television shows such as Medium, Cory in the House, The Suite Life on Deck, Grey's Anatomy, ER, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Wizards of Waverly Place and Cold Case. In 2015, she had a recurring role as Robyn on the ABC Family sitcom Baby Daddy. In May 2021, she wrote an essay about turning 30 years old for Yahoo!'s website.
Allen is part of a musical act called Pour Vous, which means “for you” in French, with Johnny What. In April 2018, the duo's first single called "Scorpio" was released.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 13 Going on 30 | Young Jenna Rink | |
| 2006 | A Merry Little Christmas | Holly | |
| 2009 | Ghosts of Girlfriends Past | Teenage Jenny | |
| 2009 | Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience | Featured Fan | |
| 2009 | Youth in Revolt | Teenage Girl | |
| 2010 | One Wish | Molly Wylie | |
| 2011 | One Kine Day | Alea | |
| 2012 | Detention of the Dead | Janet | |
| 2017 | The Valley | Alicia | |
| 2017 | One of Us | Melanie/Mary |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Medium | Maura Walker | Episode: "Blood Relation" |
| 2006 | Cake | Cake | Lead role |
| 2007 | Cory in the House | Cheyenne | Episode: "The Kung Fu Kats Kid" |
| 2008 | The Suite Life on Deck | Violet Berg | Episode: "The Kidney of the Sea" |
| 2008 | Grey's Anatomy | Holly Anderson | Episode: "All by Myself" |
| 2009 | ER | Jody Nugent | Episode: "Love Is a Battlefield" |
| 2009 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Matty Moore | Episode: "Miscarriage of Justice" |
| 2009 | Chasing a Dream | Nikol Schrunk | Television film |
| 2009 | Wizards of Waverly Place | Daphne | Episode: "Family Game Night" |
| 2010 | Cold Case | Annabelle Bennet | Episode: "Free Love" |
| 2011 | Deadly Sibling Rivalry | Fiona | Television film |
| 2011–2015 | Revenge | Charlotte Grayson | Main role (seasons 1–4) |
| 2015 | Baby Daddy | Robyn | Recurring role, 4 episodes |
| 2016 | Hopeless, Romantic | Liz | Television film |
| 2017 | Family of Lies | Emily | Television film |
| 2018 | Dangerous Seduction | Posy Pinkerton | Television film; also known as The Queen of Sin |
| 2018 | Code Black | Amber | Episode: "Only Human" |
| 2019 | When Vows Break | Ella | Television film |
| 2019 | Grand Hotel | Javi's 2nd Girl | Episode: Pilot |
| 2021 | Christmas for Keeps | Avery | Television film |
References
- ^ "Christa B. Allen Biography". TV Guide. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ Schnurr, Samantha (November 11, 2021). "Jenna Rink Is Officially 30! 13 Going on 30 Star Christa B. Allen Celebrates Milestone Birthday". E! Online. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ Allen, Christa (May 28, 2021). "Christa Allen Is (Finally) Going on 30". Yahoo! Life. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- Oliver, David (November 8, 2011). "'Revenge' is Sweet with Christa B. Allen". College Magazine.com. Archived from the original on September 17, 2014. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
- Anthony, Stacie (October 3, 2012). "Star Christa B. Allen talks turning 21 and Jen Garner's great advice". Wonderwall. Archived from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
- "Interview: Christa B. Allen Talks REVENGE | the TV addict". 2012. Retrieved February 28, 2012.
- ^ "'13 Going on 30' star Christa Allen recreates film scene made famous by Jennifer Garner". Entertainment Weekly. November 1, 2020. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- "Charlotte Grayson Played by Christa B. Allen". ABC.com. Archived from the original on February 7, 2012.
- Austin, Steven J. (October 11, 2006). "Allen says Grandma's Cheesy Potatoes take 'cake'". The Spokesman-Review. King Features Syndicate. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- "Grab Some Razzles and Find Out Where the Cast of 13 Going on 30 Is Now". E! Online. April 23, 2021. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
- Stanley, Alessandra (September 20, 2011). "When It's Payback Time in the Gilded Hamptons". The New York Times. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
- "Christa B. Allen on Season Two of 'Revenge'". Teen Vogue. October 29, 2012. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- ^ Swift, Andy (March 18, 2015). "Christa B. Allen on Baby Daddy's Messy Finale and Charlotte's Revenge Future". TVLine. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
Meanwhile, Allen remains M.I.A. on ABC's Revenge ever since Charlotte left for rehab in 2014, and even she doesn't know when her character might return to the Hamptons.
- Nordyke, Kimberly (May 10, 2015). "Emily's Battle With Victoria Ends in 'Revenge' Finale: "Everybody Ends Up With the Fate They Deserve," Says EP". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
- Bibel, Sara (November 3, 2014). "Christa B. Allen to Guest Star in Season Four of ABC Family's Hit Comedy 'Baby Daddy'". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on November 6, 2014. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
- "Hear "Scorpio" by Christa B. Allen and Johnny What's Pour Vous". DuJour. March 20, 2018. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
- Papadatos, Markos (April 24, 2018). "Pour Vous' Christa B. Allen and Johnny What talk 'Scorpio' single (Includes interview)". Digital Journal. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
