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Ashley Benson Biography

Birth Name:Ashley Victoria Benson

Birth Place:Anaheim Hills, California, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

  • Has partnered with the Unilever Share A Meal program to help end child hunger
  • Won a Young Hollywood Award for cast to watch for "Pretty Little Liars" in 2011
  • Began dancing competitively at the age of two and began modeling at the age of six
  • Quote: "I always get offered the pretty, popular girl roles․ But I want to do something dark, really challenge myself and get out of my comfort level․"
  • Best known for her role in the series "Pretty Little Liars․"
  • Appeared in the CollegeHumor Original short "Secret Girl Language" in 2011
  • Did all her own stunts and cheers for "Bring It On: In It to Win It" even though she's afraid of heights
  • Appeared in the Lil' Romeo and Solange Knowles music video "True Love․"

Awards

  • 2013EDA Special Mention Award-Actress Most in Need of a New Agent: nominated
  • 2013TV Guide Award-Favorite TV Sidekick: nominated
  • 2014MTV Movie Award-Best Kiss: nominated
  • 2014Teen Choice Award-Choice Summer TV Star: Female: winner
  • 2015Teen Choice Award-Choice Summer TV Star: Female: winner
  • 2016People's Choice Award-Favorite Cable TV Actress: nominated
  • 2016Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Drama: winner
  • 2016Teen Choice Award-Choice TV: Chemistry: winner
  • 2017Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Drama: nominated