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Daniella Monet
Daniella Monet in 2019 on Throw Back on Nickelodeon
Monet in 2019
Born
Daniella Monet Zuvic

(1989-03-01) March 1, 1989 (age 35)
West Hills, California, U.S.
Occupations
  • Actress
  • entrepreneur
  • singer
  • television personality
Years active1997–present
Spouse
Andrew Gardner
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(m. 2022)​
Children2

Daniella Monet Gardner (née Zuvic; born March 1, 1989[1]) is an American actress, entrepreneur, singer and television personality. Her early roles include Megan Kleinman on the CBS sitcom Listen Up (2004–05), Rebecca Martin on Nickelodeon's Zoey 101 (2006–07), and Inga Veinshtein in the mystery film Nancy Drew (2007). She had her breakthrough playing Trina Vega on Nickelodeon's Victorious (2010–2013), and continued to work extensively with the network, voicing Mitzi on Winx Club (2012) and playing Bertha in the Fred films and TV series (2011–2012). Her other film appearances include the independent features Taking Five (2007) and Aloha Surf Hotel (2020).

Monet is also known for television presenting. She hosted the sketch-comedy series AwesomenessTV (2013–2015), and the game show Paradise Run (2016–2018). She co-founded the vegan beauty brand Kinder Beauty.[2]

Early life

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Daniella Monet Zuvic was born in West Hills, California. Her father is of Chilean descent with Croatian and Spanish ancestry while her mother is of Italian descent.[3][4][5] She has a brother, Mario Zuvic.[6]

Career

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In 2003, Monet had a recurring role on the NBC drama series American Dreams. Monet landed a recurring role on the ABC sitcom 8 Simple Rules as Missy Keinfield, Rory's love interest in the second season. She has a sister, Sissy (Elena Lyons), who likes C.J.. She was eventually cast as Megan Kleinman in the CBS short-lived sitcom Listen Up

She, along with Taylor Momsen and Miley Cyrus, the latter eventually winning the role, was one of the final three contenders for the lead role in Hannah Montana. She also guest-starred on Zoey 101 appearing in three episodes from 2006 to 2007. She also appeared in the 2010 film Simon Says and in the 2007 films Nancy Drew and Taking Five.

Monet performing in 2011

From 2010 to 2013, Monet starred in the Nickelodeon comedy series Victorious as Trina Vega, the elder sister of Victoria Justice's Tori Vega and a fellow student of Hollywood Arts that has no talent and is described as "weird" and "annoying".[7] She also replaced Jennette McCurdy as the character Bertha in Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred, Fred 3: Camp Fred and Fred: The Show.[8][9]

Monet hosted a Nickelodeon sketch comedy reality series called AwesomenessTV that premiered July 1, 2013, but the show was cancelled after 2 seasons in 2015. It is transplanted from YouTube clips adding new material. Segments included character sketches, celebrity satires, and parody music videos.[10] She also hosted the Nickelodeon game show Paradise Run from 2016 to 2018.[11]

Personal life

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Monet is a vegan.[12]

In December 2017, Monet became engaged to Andrew Gardner after six years of dating.[13] They married on December 29, 2022.[14][15][16]

On April 3, 2019, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child.[17] In September 2019, Monet gave birth to a son.[18] In February 2021, Monet gave birth to a daughter.[19]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2007 Nancy Drew Inga Veinshtein
Taking Five Gabby Davis
Taking The Band: Making Taking 5 Herself
Taking 5: On Set
2010 Follow Your Heart Young Angie
Simon Says Sarah
Here's the Kicker Lacey Matthews
2011 Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred Bertha
A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner! Tootie
2012 A Fairly Odd Christmas
Fred 3: Camp Fred Bertha
2014 Rachel's Return Danielle
A Fairly Odd Summer Tootie
2020 Aloha Surf Hotel Babymooner

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1997 Pacific Blue Young Corey Episode: "Avenging Angel"
2003 American Dreams Joyce Fitzsimmons 3 episodes
Still Standing Bethany Episode: "Still Negotiating"
2003–2004 8 Simple Rules Missy Kleinfeld 4 episodes
2004 The Bernie Mac Show Karen Episode: "Go Bernie, It's Your Birthday"
2004–2005 Listen Up Megan Kleinman Main role
2006–2007 Zoey 101 Rebecca Martin 3 episodes[20]
2008 Miss Guided Meredith Ritter Episode: "The List"
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody Dana Episode: "Benchwarmers"
2010, 2011 iCarly Popular Girl Episode: "iPsycho"
Trina Vega Episode: "iParty with Victorious"
2010–2013 Victorious Main role
2011 Supah Ninjas Clarissa Episode: "Morningstar Academy"
2011–2015 Winx Club Mitzi (voice) Recurring role
2012 Fred: The Show Bertha Main role
Figure It Out Herself Recurring panelist
2013–2015 AwesomenessTV Host
2013 Melissa & Joey Ashley Episode: "Family Feud"
2014 Turbo Fast Princess (voice) Voice role
See Dad Run Tracy McFee 2 episodes
2015 Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn Herself Episode: "Go Hollywood"
When Duty Calls Ellie Skopic Television film
2016–2017 Baby Daddy Sam Saffe Recurring role (season 5); guest (season 6)[21]
2016–2018 Paradise Run Herself Host
2017 Nickelodeon Sizzling Summer Camp Special Big Hand Television special
2019 Cousins for Life Denise 2 episodes
2024 Holiday Crashers Bri Television film

Music videos

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Year Title Role Artist
2018 "Thank U, Next" Cheerleader[22][23] Ariana Grande

Discography

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Singles

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Year Title Album Notes
2011 "Lookin' Like Magic" (with Drake Bell) A Fairly Odd Movie: Grow Up, Timmy Turner! Not released digitally
"I Want You Back" (with the Victorious cast) Victorious: Music from the Hit TV Show Backing Vocal
"All I Want Is Everything" (with the Victorious cast)
"Leave It All To Shine" (with the cast of Victorious and iCarly)
2012 "Don't You (Forget About Me)" (with the Victorious cast) Victorious 2.0: More Music from the Hit TV Show
"Shut Up 'N Dance" (with the Victorious cast)
"Five Fingaz to the Face" (with the Victorious cast)
"Wishful Thinking" (with Drake Bell) A Fairly Odd Christmas Not released digitally
2016 "Unreachable"[24] —

References

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  1. ^ "Feliz Birthday!". The Fresno Bee. February 24, 2021. p. 1A. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  2. ^ "How 3 cofounders built a vegan beauty subscription-box business that booked $4.8 million in sales last year". Business Insider.
  3. ^ Monet, Daniella (May 20, 2015). "I am part Chilean :)". Twitter. Retrieved April 5, 2022.
  4. ^ Monet, Daniella (January 21, 2013). "no he's just tan. He's mostly Croatian :)". Twitter. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
  5. ^ Monet, Daniella (December 27, 2016). "My hilarious Italian family SINGS!!". Twitter. Retrieved September 7, 2020.
  6. ^ "this is my brother, aka uncle Mario. he visited today, and i got pics of these special moments. 🤍 we love him so much. he's one special dude. funny, smart, and sensitive. grateful I got to grow up w him. he definitely played a role in helping me become the mom I am today. siblings, man. one of the first intro's we have into a meaningful relationship. not always easy to navigate, but can teach you a lot, ya know. #throughthickandthin". instagram.com.
  7. ^ Hinckley, David (March 25, 2010). "Nickelodeon patterns 'Victorious' with Victoria Justice after 'iCarly' to win young fans". New York Daily News. Archived from the original on February 21, 2017. Retrieved April 8, 2017.
  8. ^ Bryant, Adam (July 23, 2010). "Exclusive: Nickelodeon Orders Live-Action Movie Adaptation of The Fairly Oddparents". TV Guide. Retrieved November 8, 2016.
  9. ^ "BC Film Commission: Film List of March 2012" (PDF). BC Film Commission. March 13, 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 1, 2013. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
  10. ^ Spangler, Todd (June 22, 2013). "Nick to Transplant AwesomenessTV Clips from YouTube to Cable With July 1 Series Debut". Variety.
  11. ^ "Nickelodeon Premieres New Competition Series PARADISE RUN Today". BroadwayWorld.com. February 1, 2016. Retrieved February 2, 2016.
  12. ^ "Daniella Monet's journey to veganism". May 11, 2020.
  13. ^ "Yay: 'Victorious' Star Daniella Monet Is Engaged to Her Boyfriend Andrew Gardner". J-14. December 25, 2017. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
  14. ^ "12". instagram.com.
  15. ^ "29". instagram.com.
  16. ^ "22". instagram.com.
  17. ^ "Nickelodeon's Daniella Monet Is Pregnant! Why She's Secretly Hoping for a Boy". People. April 3, 2012. Retrieved April 3, 2012.
  18. ^ Monet, Daniella. "And just like that, you are our everything". Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved September 29, 2019 – via Instagram.
  19. ^ Monet, Daniella. "8lbs 8oz and 21inches of pure @ivrymonet innocence 🙏🏼 these will forever be our first selfies together just moments after being wheeled out of the OR Friday morning. been on a high ever since ☁️ cannot wait for @giojamesg to meet our little galentine taking our baby home to our other baby shortly!! 🥺🤗". Archived from the original on March 6, 2023. Retrieved February 14, 2022.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  20. ^ "Victorious Alum Daniella Monet Claims Nickelodeon Refused to Cut Her "Sexualized" Scene". teenvogue.com. September 6, 2022.
  21. ^ "Exclusive Interview with Baby Daddy's Daniella Monet". talknerdywithus.com. March 2, 2016.
  22. ^ "bring it. thank u, next ♥️". instagram.com.
  23. ^ "Celebrity Cameos in Ariana Grande's Thank U, Next Music Video". eonline.com.
  24. ^ Unreachable-Daniella Monet, April 21, 2017, retrieved September 7, 2022
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