Daniella Monet Zuvic (/moʊˈneɪ/ moh-NAY; born March 1, 1989)[1] is an American actress and singer. She first earned recognition for playing Megan Kleinman on the CBS sitcom Listen Up! (2004–05) and Rebecca Martin on the Nickelodeon drama television series Zoey 101 (2006–07). She had her breakthrough for starring as Trina Vega on the Nickelodeon sitcom Victorious (2010–2013), and went on to provide the voice of Mitzi on the Nickelodeon animated series Winx Club (2012) and play Bertha in the Fred films and TV series (2011–2012).
Daniella Monet Zuvic | |
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Born | Daniella Monet Zuvic (1989-03-01) March 1, 1989 (age 33) West Hills, California, U.S. |
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Years active | 1997–present |
Partner(s) | Andrew Gardner (2010–present; engaged) |
Children | 2 |
Monet made her film debut starring as Inga Veinshtein in the mystery film Nancy Drew (2007). She has since starred as Gabby Davis in the comedy film Taking Five (2007), and Ellie Skopic in the television film When Duty Calls (2015). Aside from her acting roles, Monet is also known for television presenting; she hosted the sketch-comedy series AwesomenessTV (2013–2015), and the game show Paradise Run (2016–2018).
Daniella Monet Zuvic was born on March 1, 1989 in West Hills, California. She is of Chilean, Croatian, and Italian descent.[2][3][4]
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! where she starred alongside Jason Alexander. 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.
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".[5] 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.[6][7]
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.[8] She also hosted the Nickelodeon game show Paradise Run from 2016 to 2018.[9]
Monet is a vegan.[10]
In December 2017, Monet became engaged to Andrew Gardner after seven years of dating.[11]
On April 3, 2019, the couple announced that they were expecting their first child.[12] In September 2019, Monet gave birth to a son.[13] In February 2021, Monet gave birth to a daughter.[14]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2007 | Nancy Drew | Inga Veinshtein | Supporting role |
Taking Five | Gabby Davis | Main role | |
Taking The Band: Making Taking 5 | Herself | Documentary | |
Taking 5: On Set | |||
2010 | Follow Your Heart | Young Angie | Supporting role |
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 | Lead Role | |
2012 | A Fairly Odd Christmas | ||
Fred 3: Camp Fred | Bertha | ||
2014 | Rachel's Return | Danielle | Supporting role |
A Fairly Odd Summer | Tootie | Lead Role | |
2020 | Aloha Surf Hotel | Babymooner | Lead role |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1997 | Pacific Blue | Young Corey | Episode: "Avenging Angel" |
2003 | American Dreams | Joyce Fitzsimmons | 3 episodes |
2003 | Still Standing | Bethany | Episode: "Still Negotiating" |
2003–04 | 8 Simple Rules | Missy Kleinfeld | 4 episodes |
2004 | The Bernie Mac Show | Karen | Episode: "Go Bernie, It's Your Birthday" |
2004–05 | Listen Up! | Megan Kleinman | Main role |
2006–07 | Zoey 101 | Rebecca Martin | 3 episodes |
2008 | Miss Guided | Meredith Ritter | Episode: "The List" |
2008 | The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Dana | Episode: "Benchwarmers" |
2010, 2011 | iCarly | Popular Girl | Episode: "iPsycho" |
Trina Vega | Crossover: "iParty with Victorious" | ||
2010–13 | Victorious | Main role | |
2011 | Supah Ninjas | Clarissa | Episode: "Morningstar Academy" |
2011–15 | Winx Club | Mitzi | Recurring role |
2012 | Fred: The Show | Bertha | Main role |
2012 | Figure It Out | Herself | Recurring panelist |
2013–15 | AwesomenessTV | Herself | Host |
2013 | Melissa & Joey | Ashley | Episode: "Family Feud" |
2014 | Turbo FAST | Princess | Voice role |
2014 | See Dad Run | Tracy McFee | 2 episodes |
2015 | Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn | Herself | Episode: "Go Hollywood" |
2015 | When Duty Calls | Ellie Skopic | Television movie |
2016–17 | Baby Daddy | Sam Saffe | Recurring role (season 5); Guest (season 6) |
2016–18 | Paradise Run | Host | |
2017 | Nickelodeon Sizzling Summer Camp Special | Big Hand | Television special |
2017 | Crossy Road: The Series | Cat Possible | Episode: "Evil Cat" |
2019 | Cousins for Life | Denise | 2 episodes |
Year | Title | Role | Artist |
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2018 | "Thank U, Next" | Cheerleader | Ariana Grande |
Year | Title | Album | Notes |
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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"[15] | — |
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