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Laura Marano Biography

Birth Name:Laura Marie Marano

Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States

Profession Actress, Composer, Producer, Music department

Fast Facts

  • Was made UNICEF's 2013 Trick-or-Treat Ambassador
  • Has spoken out in support of the Humane Society's Meatless Monday campaign
  • Younger sister of "Switched at Birth" actress Vanessa Marano
  • Her acting career began when she was 5 years old
  • One of her first major TV appearance was in a 2004 episode of the series "Joan of Arcadia․"
  • Performed with the Stage Door Theater in San Francisco
  • Known for portraying the character Ally Dawson on the series "Austin & Ally․"
  • Her interests include playing piano, tap dancing and singing
  • Enjoys traveling and made multiple trips to Italy in her youth

Awards

  • 2014Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Comedy: nominated
  • 2015Blimp Award-Favorite TV Actress: winner
  • 2015Teen Choice Award-Choice TV: Chemistry: nominated
  • 2015Teen Choice Award-Choice Summer TV Star: Female: nominated
  • 2015Gold Remi Award-Rising Star - Actress: winner
  • 2016Blimp Award-Favorite TV Actress: nominated
  • 2016Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Comedy: nominated
  • 2019Teen Choice Award-Choice Comedy Movie Actress: winner
  • 2019Teen Choice Award-Choice Ship: nominated