Malese jow (born on 18th February 1991) is an American Actress, Singer and Songwriter who is best known for portraying the character of Geena Fabiano on the Nickelodeon sitcom Unfabulous and the roles of Lucy Stone on the Nickelodeon musical sitcom Big Time Rush.
She is also known for playing the roles of Anna in CW’s fantasy drama, The Vampire Diaries and Linda Park in The Flash.
Malese jow Actress, Age, Biography, Wiki
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Name | Elizabeth Melise Jow |
Nickname | Melise |
Profession | Actress, Singer |
Birthplace | Tulsa County, Oklahoma, United States |
Hometown | Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States |
Residence | Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA |
Nationality | American |
School | Not known |
College/University | Not known |
Educational qualifications | Graduate |
Debut | TV: Barney and Friends (1997), Film: Bratz-The Movie (2007) |
Religion | Christianity |
Date of birth | 18th February, 1991 (29 years as of 2020) |
Zodiac | Aquarius |
Height | 5’4″ or 1.64m or 164 cm |
Weight | 50 kg or 110.23 lbs |
Body measurements | 32-26-32 |
Dress | 2 US |
Eye color | Brown |
Hair color | Natural brown |
Marital status | Unmarried |
Father | Name not known |
Mother | Lanae Tillery Jow |
Siblings | Makena, Braden, and Jensen Jow |
Hobbies | Solving Puzzles and Singing |
Early Life and Background
Malese jow was born on 18th February 1991 to a Caucasian mother(Lanae Tillery Jow) and a Chinese-American father, in Tulsa which is in Oklahoma, USA. She has three siblings, Makenna, Jensen and Braden Jow. Malese jow is oldest of the bunch. Jow was only Nine years old when Lanae Tillery Jow, her mother, moved to California along with her children and their cousin Chris Nightingale. Jow often used to sing the national anthem at the local basketball games when she was a kid.
Personal Life
As per sources Malese had been to at least four relationships in the past. In 2006, She was with Kevin Jonas but sadly their relationship ended before tieing the knot. Her affair with Carter Jenkins, which looked promising to their fans ended the same way, on the verge of getting married. In 2010, She dated Steven R. McQueen.
They met while working together in Vampire diaries and started dating, enjoying most part of that year together. Fast-Forwading to 2013 Malese dated her Vampire Diaries co-star Ian Somerhalder, had a great time but they split after two or three months of dating.
Famous Quotes by the actor
- I’m a ‘Harry Potter’ fan, a ‘Twilight’ fan, and I think ‘The Hunger Games’ surpasses them all.
- When people first meet me, they’re always like, ‘What are you?’ as far as ethnicity. And I’ve been pegged as ‘ethnically ambiguous.’
- When people first meet me, they’re always like, ‘What are you?’ as far as ethnicity. And I’ve been pegged as ‘ethnically ambiguous.’
- I don’t really see myself as an accomplished person. I just worked hard and got opportunities to do what I love. I’ve been blessed.
Career
Initially Malese’s career started when she was six years old, she appeared on barney and dellaventura at that age.
But her career really took off when she got the role of Geena Fabiano in Nicklodeon’s TV serious Unfabulous. Her sitcom lasted three years earning her several Young Artist Awards nominations.
Her first movie was Bratz:The movie, in which she played the role of Quinn. She also guest starred on Wizards of Waverly Place, playing the role of Ruby Donahue, that year.
In 2008, she again guest starred in The Young and the Restless, portraying Hannah.
In 2009, She did another series on Nickelodeon which was iCarly, as “Look-alike Carly”. She made a cameo in the movie Aliens in the attic, acted in The Secret Life of the American Teenager as Gail and did a Disney show, Hannah Montana portraying the role of Rachel.
In the year 2010, Malese jow appeared in the First Season of The Vampire Diaries, playing the part of Anna. She appeared in the movie You’re so cupid! as Megan and played the role of Alice Cantwell in the movie The Social Network. She also starred in the Nickelodeon TV series The Troop, playing Cadence Nash and guest-starred in an episode of Leverage, that year.
In 2011, She was Lucy Stone in Big Time Rush and Violet in the TV series Desparate Housewives. Joe has also appeared in some music videos like All Time Low’s single “Time Bomb”, “When You’re Around”, by C&C, “The In Crowd”, by Mitchel Musso, “Til I Forget About You”, by Big Time Rush.
Malese jow made her return in The Vampire Diaries Season 3 as Anna.
In 2012, she played the role of Morgan in CW’s Shelter first episode,which was more of an adult role than her past teenager roles.In 2015,Malese was cast as Linda park/Doctor Light a reccuring character in CW’s The Flash. She portrayed the role of Sarah Adams in Sisters of Groom in 2016.In 2017, It was revealed that she would be playing the role of Daya in the movie Escape plan:The Extractor. And she also portrayed Ariana in I wrote this for for, that year.
She will be seen using her voice in Invincible, as Kate Cha / Dupli-Kate this year.
Filmography
Film
- Bratz: The Movie, as Quinn, 2007.
- Aliens in the Attic, like Julie, 2009.
- You’re So Cupid!, as Megan, 2010.
- The Social Network, as Alice Cantwell, 2010.
- Plastic, as Beth, 2014.
- Sisters of the Groom, as Sarah Adams, 2016.
- I Wrote This For You, like Ariana, 2018.
- Escape Plan: The Extractor, as Daya, 2019.
Television
- Barney & Friends as a Tea party girl, 1997.
- Della Ventura as Orphan child, 1997.
- The Brothers García as Celeste, 2003.
- Unfabulous, as Geena Fabian, 2004-07.
- Wizards of Waverly Place, as Ruby Donahue, 2007.
- The Young and the Restless as Hannah, 2008.
- iCarly, Fake Carly Shay, 2009.
- The Secret Life of the American Teenager as Gail, 2009.
- Hannah Montana, like Rachel, 2009.
- The Vampire Diaries as Annabelle “Anna” Zhu, 2009-11.
- Leverage, as Josie, 2010.
- The Troop, as Cadence Nash, 2011.
- Desperate Housewives, as Violet, 2011.
- Big Time Rush, as Lucy Stone, 2011-13.
- CSI: Miami, as Amanda Reed, 2012.
- Star-Crossed, as Julia Yeung, 2014.
- Castle, as Hillary Cooper, 2014.
- Presumed Dead in Paradise, as Madison Ashland, 2014. (Television film)
- The Flash, as Linda Park/Doctor Light, 2015.
- Filthy Preppy Teen$, as Beatrix Bishop, 2015.
- NCIS: Los Angeles, Jennifer Kim, 2015-18.
- Sweet/Vicious, as Chloe Freeman, 2016.
- Sisters of the Groom, as Sarah Adams, 2016. (Television Film)
- The Shannara Chronicles, as Mareth Ravenlock, 2017.
- Invincible, as Kate Cha / Dupli-Kate, 2020. (voice)
Singles and music video
- “Trying to Sleep”, 2018.
Guest appearances
- “When You’re Around”, by C&C, 2009.
- “The In Crowd”, by Mitchel Musso, 2009.
- “Til I Forget About You”, by Big Time Rush, 2010.
- “Famous”, by Lissa Lauria,2011
- “Time-Bomb”, by All Time Low, 2011.
Personal favourites
Actor | Ashton Kutcher |
Food | Classic Cheese Pizza |
Destination | Rome |
Color | Vivid auburn and mauve |
Sports | Golf |
Fruit | Cranberry |
Lesser-known facts
- Malese supports ‘Kids Against Animal Cruelty.’, which is run by a teen in US.
- The longest time Malese has dated for is around six months and the shortest is around two months.
- Her net worth is around $1 million.
- The actor’s favorite halloween costume theme is dressing up as Dolly Parton.
- Jow developed her vocals and enhanced her performance skills at charities and local talent competitions.
- She appeared in Barney and Della ventura when she was just six years old.