Denyse Tontz Biography

Fast Facts

• Worked as a child model in campaigns for companies such as Mattel, Target, Tommy Hilfiger, Nautica, Guess, Tom Tailor, JC Penny and Mervyn's
• Quote: "Originally, to be honest, my main passion was music, and I didn't know I was going to do acting․ Now with all I've done, I realize I love acting․ If I'm lucky, maybe I'll be able to succeed in both․"
• Quote: "[on modeling] "I had a blast and still look back on those days and think it was really awesome․""
• A singer and songwriter, as well as a pianist and guitarist her discography includes "Better Than Nothing," "Rain on my Parade," "Don't Take it Personally," "Stranger" and "Satellite․"
• Best known for playing Jennifer Woods on "Big Time Rush․"
• Her athletic skills include gymnastics, cheerleading, track and field and tennis
• Is a self-described hamburger connoisseur, beach bum and cat lady
• While working as a model for Mattel, she received free dolls with her face on them