| Olivia Holt | |
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Holt in July 2011
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| Born | Olivia Hastings Holt[1] August 5, 1997 [2] Germantown, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2009–present |
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Olivia Hastings Holt[1] (born August 5, 1997) is an American teen actress and singer, best known for playing the role of Kim on the Disney XD series Kickin' It, and starring in the Disney original movie Girl vs. Monster. In 2014, she will star in the Disney Channel Original Series, I Didn't Do It.
Personal life
Holt was born in Germantown, Tennessee, to parents Mark and Kim Holt. She has a younger brother named Cade Holt.[3] At age 3, her family moved to Nesbit, Mississippi where she grew up after briefly living in Memphis. Holt has long enjoyed gymnastics and cheerleading, and she is currently appearing in the Disney XD show Kickin' It. She currently resides in Los Angeles, California with her family.[2]
Career
Holt began her acting career when she started performing in local theater productions.[4] She has appeared in several television commercials, including Hasbro, Kidz Bop 14, Mattel, Bratz dolls,[5] Littlest Pet Shop, and Girl Gourmet products.[6]
Holt auditioned for Disney XD's martial arts show Kickin' It, which premiered in 2011. Possessing skills in gymnastics, she received a call back from the producers and joined the cast in the same year. She has appeared in every season to date, portraying the role of Kim. Holt starred in the Disney Channel original film Girl vs. Monster. She plays the lead character Skylar Lewis, a teenage girl that discovers her family have long worked as monster hunters, and she's next in line. The film premiered in October 2012.[7] She recorded three songs for the movie, which will be released as a part of the Make Your Mark: Ultimate Playlist. She also recorded her version of Winter Wonderland for the Disney Channel Holiday Playlist album in 2012. Holt will also be starring in an upcoming Disney Channel show called I Didn't Do It alongside Austin North. Productions will start in late summer 2013 and will air in 2014.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Black & Blue | Claire | Supporting role |
| 2012 | Girl vs. Monster | Skylar Lewis | Disney Channel Original Movie |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–2013 | Kickin' It | Kim | Main role; Disney XD Original Series |
| 2013 | Shake It Up | Young Georgia | Episode: "My Bitter Sweet 16 It Up" |
| 2014 | I Didn't Do It | Lindy Watson | Lead role; Disney Channel Original Serie |
Discography
Promotional singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | US Kids [8] | |||||||||||||
| "Had Me @ Hello"[9] | 2012 | — | 1 | Make Your Mark: Ultimate Playlist | ||||||||||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. | ||||||||||||||
Other charted songs
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Kids [8] | ||||||||||||||
| "Fearless" | 2012 | 2 | Make Your Mark: Ultimate Playlist | |||||||||||
| "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" | 2013 | 13 | Shake It Up: I <3 Dance | |||||||||||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that territory. | ||||||||||||||
Other appearances
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Winter Wonderland" | 2012 | Disney Channel Holiday Playlist |
| "Fearless" | Make Your Mark: Ultimate Playlist | |
| "Nothing's Gonna Stop Me Now" | ||
| "These Boots Are Made for Walkin'" | 2013 | Shake It Up: I <3 Dance |
| "Snowflakes" | Holidays Unwrapped |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Radio Disney Music Awards[10] | "Best Crush Song" | "Had Me @ Hello" | Won |
