Sabrina Carpenter

**Sabrina Ann Lynn Carpenter** (born May 11, 1999) is an American singer and actress, who stars as rebellious Daniela Lara in *Rising Stars*. She is signed to Hollywood Records.

## Career

Carpenter placed third in a singing contest run by Miley Cyrus' website.

Carpenter booked her first acting role in December 2010, a guest role on NBC drama series *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit*. She played a young victim interviewed by one of the show's characters, Detective Elliot Stabler (portrayed by Christopher Meloni). Around the same time, she performed live on the Chinese television station Hunan Broadcasting System for the Gold Mango Audience festival. She performed "Something's Got a Hold on Me" from the 1963 Etta James album, in the style of Christina Aguilera from the movie *Burlesque*.

Less than two years later, Carpenter booked a series recurring role on Fox's *The Goodwin Games* as Young Chloe, a series regular role on Disney Channel pilot *Gulliver Quinn*, and ABC pilot *The Unprofessional*. She was a lead dancer in *Just Dance Kids 2*. Her first lead role in a greenlit series is as the rebellious Maya Hart in the Disney Channel series *Girl Meets World*; the series is based off of *Boy Meets World*. Carpenter plays Young Merrin in the 2013 film *Horns*, starring Daniel Radcliffe as Ig Perrish and Juno Temple as Merrin Williams.

Carpenter announced in September 2013 that she will be working on a new film titled "To Find A Monster".

Carpenter performed "Smile" for the album "Disney Fairies: Faith, Trust and Pixie Dust." The song charted on Radio Disney. Her singing is also on the *Sofia the First* soundtrack. She is signed to Hollywood Records.

## Personal Life

Carpenter's parents are Elizabeth and David Carpenter. She has an older sister, Sarah, who appears along side her in Girl Meets World. Her eldest sister, Shannon, studies dance. They also have a half-sister, Cayla, who is a hair stylist.

## Discography

### Promotional singles

 "Safe & Sound"
 "Can't Blame a Girl for Trying"

## Trivia

* She only has one album, which is "Eyes Wide Open".
* Her best friend on and off the set of *Girl Meets World* is Rowan Blanchard.
* " Can't blame a Girl For Trying" is her first EP.
* She guest starred on the Disney show Austin & ally
* Her biggest inspirations are Adele and Christina Aguilera.
* A few years ago, she placed third in a singing contest run by Miley Cyrus's website.
* She ships Auslly (characters Austin and Ally) from *Austin & Ally*.
* She is 5 feet tall (152 cm).
* As we have heard from Sabrina herself, that she and Bradley Steven Perry of Mighty Med and Good Luck Charlie have broken up.
* She has two sisters, Shannon and Sarah Carpenter.
* Sarah, her older sister, plays "Sarah", a background student in many episodes of GMW.
* Sarah is also Sabrina's frequent musical collaborator.
* Her aunt is noted voice performer Nancy Cartwright, who has also worked with Disney, but is primarily known for her role as Bart Simpson.
* Her debut studio album "Eyes Wide Open" was released on April 14, 2015.
* Her fans are called "Sabrinators".
* She was at the Club Penguin Music Jam 2014 as herself and sung her single "Can't Blame A Girl For Trying."
* Sabrina's character Daniela Lara is 16 years old and Sabrina herself is 16 years old.
* She performed "The Middle of Starting Over" in the 2014 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
* She will be in a live concert event "Show of the Summer: SOTS" with Fifth Harmony, Jack & Jack, and R5.
* Although her character Maya has been nicknamed "Peaches" by Riley, in real life Sabrina is allergic to that fruit, as well as apples.
* Girl Meets the Rules was Sabrina Carpenter's last filmed episode before she went to work on her respective DCOM.
* She is performing with Lucy Hale on the 16th of November
* Sabrina said on an interview that she doesn't like the fruit banana
* She and GMW co-stars, Corey Fogelmanis and August Maturo have been cast as the Darling siblings in a Christmas panto "Peter Pan and Tinkerbell A Pirates Christmas" for the 2015 Christmas season.
* Both Sabrina and Rowan are full of giggles.

## References

1. ↑ Sabrina's Instagram Page (January 21, 2015)
2. ↑ "12 Surprising Facts About the Girl Meets World Cast," by Amanda Hasaka (Teen.com; March 25, 2014)