Miley Cyrus
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Miley Cyrus is a pop singer and actress. She is most famous for her role as the lead in Disney Channels' TV show Hannah Montana. She also gained fame as singer under the name Hannah Montana and, later, Miley Cyrus.
Where did Miley grow up?
Miley was born on November 22, 1992 in Nashville, Tennessee. Her birth name is Destiny Hope Cyrus. She grew up on a big farm in Franklin, Tennessee until she was eight years old when her family moved to Toronto, Canada.
How did Miley get into acting?
When she lived in Toronto her dad was an actor on a television series called Doc. Miley got to see what acting was like by watching her dad. When she was 9 years old her dad took her to see the musical Mama Mia! Miley was so impressed she decided right then and there that she wanted to be an actor and singer as well. Her first acting job was on her dad's show Doc.
How did Miley get the role of Hannah Montana?
When Miley first heard about the show Hannah Montana she wanted the role of Lilly, Hannah's best friend. So she sent an audition tape to Disney in hopes of getting the chance to audition. They sent back that she should try out for the lead role. She auditioned, but they originally said she was too young for the part. Miley kept trying, though, and she finally got the lead role and the rest is history.
What is Miley's dad famous for?
Miley's dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, is mostly famous for being a country music singer. He is most known for the country song Achy Breaky Heart, but has had a number of other hit songs and albums. He is also an actor and was on Dancing with the Stars.
List of Miley Cyrus and Hannah Montana Albums
As Hannah:
- 2006 Hannah Montana
- 2007 Hannah Montana 2
- 2009 Hannah Montana: The Movie
- 2009 Hannah Montana 3
- 2010 Hannah Montana Forever
As Miley:
- 2007 Meet Miley Cyrus
- 2008 Breakout
- 2010 Can't be Tamed
Fun Facts about Miley Cyrus
- Her godmother is entertainer Dolly Parton.
- She changed her middle name to Ray in honor of her grandfather.
- Hannah Montana's real name was originally Chloe Stewart, but was changed to Miley Stewart when Miley won the part.
- Miley is short for Smiley, a nickname she got as a baby for smiling so much.
- She was the voice of Penny in the movie Bolt.
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