Meaghan Martin
{{short description|American actress and singer (born 1992)}}
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| birth_place = Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
| alma_mater = London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|singer}}
| years_active = 2007–present
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| spouse = {{marriage|Oli Higginson|2016}}
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Meaghan Jette Martin ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|m|eɪ|g|ə|n}}) (born February 17, 1992){{Cite web |title=Meaghan Martin: Movies, TV, and Bio |url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/prime-video/actor/Meaghan-Martin/nm2449480/ |website=Amazon UK |access-date=May 7, 2022 |archive-date=May 7, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220507024746/https://www.amazon.co.uk/prime-video/actor/Meaghan-Martin/nm2449480/ |url-status=live }} is an American actress and singer best known for her work in film, television, and theatre. She is best known for her starring role in the ABC Family television series, 10 Things I Hate About You as Bianca Stratford. She is also well known for her role as Tess Tyler in the Disney Channel television films Camp Rock and its sequel Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. She has also had guest starring roles in House and Jessie, and played the recurring role of Julie #2 in Awkward. Martin also starred as Jo Mitchell in Mean Girls 2. Martin is also known for voicing Naminé in the video game series Kingdom Hearts and Jessica in Until Dawn. In 2019, Martin made her professional London stage debut in The Actor's Nightmare at the Park Theatre in London.{{Cite web |date=2019-04-09 |title=Tracy-Ann Oberman and Miriam Margoyles star in new Park Theatre season |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/go/london/theatre/park-theatre-new-season-miriam-margolyes-tracy-ann-oberman-a4112896.html |access-date=2020-07-26 |website=Evening Standard |language=en |archive-date=July 26, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200726152331/https://www.standard.co.uk/go/london/theatre/park-theatre-new-season-miriam-margolyes-tracy-ann-oberman-a4112896.html |url-status=live }}
Early life
Martin appeared in several community theater productions in Las Vegas such as Peter Pan and performed for her Showteam and later made her professional theater debut as Kendra in the Los Angeles production of 13 by Jason Robert Brown, directed by Todd Graff.Disney Channel, undated. "[https://web.archive.org/web/20090316143624/http://www.dcmedianet.com/web/showpage/showpage.aspx?program_id=3114420&type=martin Camp Rock – Meaghan Jette Martin]. Accessed October 9, 2008.{{Cite web |title=Meaghan Martin: 'I got my first job after auditioning for one of my heroes' |url=https://www.thestage.co.uk/advice/meaghan-martin-i-got-my-first-job-after-auditioning-for-one-of-my-heroes |access-date=2020-07-25 |website=The Stage |language=En |archive-date=July 25, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200725133809/https://www.thestage.co.uk/advice/meaghan-martin-i-got-my-first-job-after-auditioning-for-one-of-my-heroes |url-status=live }}
Acting
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Martin started her acting career in 2007, in television programs such as Nickelodeon's Just Jordan and CBS's Close to Home, as well as a guest stint in the Disney Channel series The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. Martin was eventually cast as the lead antagonist Tess Tyler in the Disney Channel original film, Camp Rock, starring Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers. Martin was selected by TV Guide in 2008, as one of the "13 Hottest Young Stars to Watch".[http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2008/07/02/tv-guide-reveals-tomorrows-tween-stars-today-overlooks-mini-clay-aiken/ TVGuide.com reveals tomorrow's tween stars today, overlooks mini Clay Aiken] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121011093104/http://buzzworthy.mtv.com/2008/07/02/tv-guide-reveals-tomorrows-tween-stars-today-overlooks-mini-clay-aiken/ |date=October 11, 2012 }} (July 2, 2008). MTV Buzzworthy. Accessed June 21, 2009. She was the online host for the 2008 Disney Channel Games.
Martin voiced the character Naminé in all releases in the Kingdom Hearts series following Kingdom Hearts II, replacing Brittany Snow.
Martin starred in the ABC Family sitcom 10 Things I Hate About You as Bianca (originated by Larisa Oleynik in the film version) and received rave reviews for her performance in the series. Mike Hale of The New York Times described Meaghan as "the high point of an excellent ensemble".{{Cite journal |date=2009-12-03 |title=New York State Poll, June 2008 |journal=New York Times |doi=10.3886/icpsr26164.v1}} She also played the role of Megan Kennedy in the independent film Dear Lemon Lima which received the Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature at the Woodstock Film Festival.{{Cite web |title=2009 Woodstock Film Festival announces audience award winners |url=https://www.woodstockfilmfestival.com/press/releases/2009_audienceawards.htm |access-date=2020-07-25 |website=www.woodstockfilmfestival.com |archive-date=August 5, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805161015/https://www.woodstockfilmfestival.com/press/releases/2009_audienceawards.htm |url-status=live }} Martin returned to reprise her role as Tess Tyler in Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, premiered on September 3, 2010, on Disney Channel. In 2011, Martin played the main character Jo Mitchell in the television film Mean Girls 2, the sequel of the 2004 film Mean Girls. Martin also played the role of Aubrey in the feature film Sironia.
On June 16, 2011, Martin appeared for one night in Super Summer Theatre's live production of "Annie" at Spring Mountain Ranch in Las Vegas, Nevada, in the role of Star-To-Be. Martin is also starring in the web series Wendy as the title character alongside Tyler Blackburn. Wendy is a dark twist on 'Peter Pan'. The series premiered on macys.com on September 15, 2011.
In 2013, Martin appeared in the film adaptation Geography Club as Trish, earning a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role at L.A. Outfest. Entertainment Tonight wrote "Every year sees the release of one film so culturally important it should be required viewing. This year, that film is Geography Club".{{Citation needed |date=March 2022}}
Later in 2013, she appeared in the thriller The Good Mother which aired on Lifetime Channel and was cast as Julie #2 in MTV's Awkward, replacing Sophie Tilson.
Martin voiced and motion-captured the character of Jessica in the PlayStation 4 exclusive Until Dawn opposite Rami Malek and Peter Stormare.
Played the role of Sharon opposite Evan Peters and Juno Temple in the drama feature film Safelight, written and directed by Tony Aloupis.
Martin trained as an actor in London, England. In September 2016 she graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA).{{Cite web |title=Homepage {{!}} London academy of music & dramatic art |url=https://ww2.lamda.ac.uk/ |access-date=2020-07-24 |website=ww2.lamda.ac.uk |archive-date=August 3, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803080914/https://ww2.lamda.ac.uk/ |url-status=live }} After re-locating permanently to the UK, it was announced on April 9, 2019, that Martin would make her professional London stage debut in The Actor's Nightmare by Tony award-winning playwright Christopher Durang. The show is a dark satire exploring the entertainment industry. She starred in the world premiere production which played at London's Park Theatre, July 16 – August 10, 2019. The show received mixed reviews, though Martin received unanimously positive reviews for her performance, with The Stage writing "Meaghan Martin - best known for film work - makes a strong stage debut here, nailing her part as a stand-up comic desperate for approval, wincing anxiously every time her laugh track plays".{{Cite web |date=22 July 2019 |title=The Actor's Nightmare |url=http://www.thestage.co.uk/ |website=The Stage |access-date=September 11, 2020 |archive-date=May 2, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210502084400/https://www.thestage.co.uk/ |url-status=live }} Michael Billington of The Guardian called Martin's performance "Chilling", writing: "Meaghan Martin plays, with a marvellous mix of ingratiation and panic, a collapsing standup who pleadingly asks: 'Do you find me funny or disturbing?' On a lighter note, Martin also appears to great effect as a Hollywood hustler meeting a dithering dramatist".{{Cite news |last=Billington |first=Michael |date=2019-07-21 |title=The Actor's Nightmare review – it's just a stage they're going through |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2019/jul/21/the-actors-nightmare-review-christopher-durang-park-theatre |access-date=2020-07-24 |issn=0261-3077 |archive-date=July 24, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200724173218/https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2019/jul/21/the-actors-nightmare-review-christopher-durang-park-theatre |url-status=live }}
Martin starred in award-winning short films Wives of the Landed Gentry and British political satire Bad News which premiered at the 2020 London Independent Film Festival at Vue Cinema West End.{{Cite web |title="BAD NEWS" By Markus Meedt |url=https://www.beyondtheshort.com/watch/bad-news-markus-meedt |access-date=2021-05-05 |website=Beyond the Short |language=en-US |archive-date=May 5, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505201843/https://www.beyondtheshort.com/watch/bad-news-markus-meedt |url-status=live }} Martin played Henrietta in the video game Kosmokrats with actor Bill Nighy. Martin also appeared in Naked Times directed by Jake Kuhn, premiering at the Cannes Straight 8 Film Festival.{{Cite web |title=Meaghan Martin {{!}} United Agents |url=https://www.unitedagents.co.uk/meaghan-martin |access-date=2021-05-05 |website=www.unitedagents.co.uk |archive-date=May 5, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505201858/https://www.unitedagents.co.uk/meaghan-martin |url-status=live }}
In December 2020, Martin played Lucy in the LGBTQ+ drama radio series Hell Cats for Audible, directed by Kate Saxon, alongside Adetomiwa Edun, Jonathan Bailey, and Erin Doherty. The series was a Critics Pick for The Sunday Times.{{Cite news |last=Nicol |first=Patricia |title=Listen away lockdown with these audiobooks |language=en |work=The Times |url=https://www.thetimes.com/culture/books/article/the-perfect-audiobooks-for-lockdown-6ffwrfj8n |access-date=2021-05-05 |issn=0140-0460 |archive-date=May 5, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210505201842/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/the-perfect-audiobooks-for-lockdown-6ffwrfj8n |url-status=live }} Martin filmed the short Before Seven directed by the Ray Sisters, starring in the lead role of Sage in the film.
In March 2021, Martin played Julie in a reading workshop of the play Smoke by Kim Davies, at the Arcola Theatre in London. The play is a modern adaptation of Miss Julie exploring sexual consent at a BDSM party in New York. Martin starred in the 1950s drama short Tap Twice.{{Cite web |title=Spotlight |url=https://www.spotlight.com/9812-4531-8989 |access-date=2021-12-04 |website=www.spotlight.com |archive-date=December 4, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211204165753/https://www.spotlight.com/9812-4531-8989 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=NEVER NOT ONCE Comes to Park Theatre Next Month |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/uk-regional/article/NEVER-NOT-ONCE-Comes-to-Park-Theatre-Next-Month-20220120 |access-date=January 23, 2022 |archive-date=January 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220123220638/https://www.broadwayworld.com/uk-regional/article/NEVER-NOT-ONCE-Comes-to-Park-Theatre-Next-Month-20220120 |url-status=live }}
In January 2022, it was announced that Martin would star in the UK premiere of the play Never Not Once at the Park Theatre running through February and March 2022, in a cast including Flora Montgomery and Amanda Bright.{{Cite web |last=Park |first=Theatre |title=Park Theatre Whats On Never Not Once |url=https://www.parktheatre.co.uk/whats-on/never-not-once/about |access-date=January 23, 2022 |archive-date=January 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116230820/https://parktheatre.co.uk/whats-on/never-not-once/about |url-status=live }} The play is written by Carey Crim and directed by Katharine Farmer. Martin plays Eleanor, who is described as "bright, funny and completely happy apart from one small thing: she wants to know who her father is".{{Cite web |last=Theatre |first=Park |title=Whats On Never Not Once Park Theatre |url=https://www.parktheatre.co.uk/whats-on/never-not-once/about |access-date=January 23, 2022 |archive-date=January 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220116230820/https://parktheatre.co.uk/whats-on/never-not-once/about |url-status=live }} The play is a "searing new drama about the families we choose and the secrets that can pull them apart" and was the winner of the Jane Chambers Award for Feminist Writing and Eugene O'Neil Award in America.{{Cite web |last=Wild |first=Stephi |title=NEVER NOT ONCE Comes to Park Theatre Next Month |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/uk-regional/article/NEVER-NOT-ONCE-Comes-to-Park-Theatre-Next-Month-20220120 |access-date=2022-01-23 |website=BroadwayWorld.com |language=en |archive-date=January 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220123220638/https://www.broadwayworld.com/uk-regional/article/NEVER-NOT-ONCE-Comes-to-Park-Theatre-Next-Month-20220120 |url-status=live }}
Never Not Once received positive 4 and 5 star reviews from critics including The Guardian, WhatsOnStage, The Upcoming, and London Theatre. The Guardian called the play "Gut-wrenching, weighty and forceful - a visceral interrogation of the lasting effects and consequences of rape".{{Cite web |date=2022-02-13 |title=Never Not Once review – brutal drama unpacks a mother's trauma |url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/feb/13/never-not-once-review-carey-crim-flora-montgomery |access-date=2022-02-17 |website=the Guardian |language=en |archive-date=February 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220217143412/https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2022/feb/13/never-not-once-review-carey-crim-flora-montgomery |url-status=live }} The Upcoming said "This is a play for our time, the topics it discusses resonate in every corner of society".{{Cite web |last=Milo |first=Joe |title=Never Not Once at Park Theatre {{!}} Theatre review |url=https://www.theupcoming.co.uk/2022/02/15/never-not-once-at-park-theatre-theatre-review/ |access-date=2022-02-17 |website=The Upcoming |date=February 15, 2022 |archive-date=February 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220217143414/https://www.theupcoming.co.uk/2022/02/15/never-not-once-at-park-theatre-theatre-review/ |url-status=live }} Critics praised Martin's "superbly acted" performance.{{Cite web |date=2022-02-15 |title=NEVER NOT ONCE by Carey Crim at Park Theatre {{!}} Review |url=https://www.londontheatre1.com/reviews/never-not-once-by-carey-crim-at-park-theatre-review/ |access-date=2022-02-17 |website=LondonTheatre1 |language=en-GB |archive-date=February 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220217143414/https://www.londontheatre1.com/reviews/never-not-once-by-carey-crim-at-park-theatre-review/ |url-status=live }} Everything Theatre called Martin "spine-tingling and uncomfortably brilliant"{{Cite web |last=Siddique |first=Aliya |date=2022-02-12 |title=Review: Never Not Once, Park Theatre |url=https://everything-theatre.co.uk/2022/02/review-never-not-once-park-theatre.html |access-date=2022-03-01 |website=Everything Theatre |language=en-GB |archive-date=February 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220217143417/https://everything-theatre.co.uk/2022/02/review-never-not-once-park-theatre.html |url-status=live }} and The Arts Desk praised a "pitch-perfect Meaghan Martin".{{Cite web |date=2022-02-21 |title=Never Not Once, Park Theatre review - disappointing UK debut for a feminist award-winner |url=https://theartsdesk.com/theatre/never-not-once-park-theatre-review-disappointing-uk-debut-feminist-award-winner |access-date=2022-03-01 |website=theartsdesk.com |language=en |archive-date=March 1, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220301150055/https://theartsdesk.com/theatre/never-not-once-park-theatre-review-disappointing-uk-debut-feminist-award-winner |url-status=live }} London Theatre wrote "Eleanor is very believably acted by Meaghan Martin with a terrific sense of energy and disbelief at the havoc she has unleashed by her quest for the truth". WhatsOnStage described Eleanor as "imbued with irresistible warmth and energy by Meaghan Martin".{{Cite web |title=Never Not Once at the Park Theatre – review {{!}} WhatsOnStage |url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/reviews/never-not-once-at-the-park_55938.html |access-date=2022-02-17 |website=www.whatsonstage.com |date=February 16, 2022 |language=en-GB |archive-date=February 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220217143411/https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/reviews/never-not-once-at-the-park_55938.html |url-status=live }}
In March 2022, it was announced that Martin would star in Ten Dates, a sequel to Five Dates, alongside Rosie Day, Rhiannon Clements, and Sagar Radia.{{Cite web |last=Grater |first=Tom |date=2022-03-21 |title='10 Dates': Sequel To Interactive Feature '5 Dates' Casts Rosie Day, Meaghan Martin, Ellie James & More |url=https://deadline.com/2022/03/10-dates-sequel-interactive-feature-5-dates-casts-tom-moutchi-rosie-day-meaghan-martin-ellie-james-more-1234981831/ |access-date=2022-03-21 |website=Deadline |language=en-US |archive-date=March 21, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220321214631/https://deadline.com/2022/03/10-dates-sequel-interactive-feature-5-dates-casts-tom-moutchi-rosie-day-meaghan-martin-ellie-james-more-1234981831/ |url-status=live }} Filming began in April 2022, with the game releasing in February 2023.
Martin starred as Julie in the London première of the play Smoke by Kim Davies at the Southwark Playhouse in February 2023.{{Cite web |last=Thomas |first=Sophie |date=2022-11-10 |title='Miss Julie' adaptation to open at Southwark Playhouse |url=https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/miss-julie-adaptation-to-open-at-southwark-playhouse |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=London Theatre |language=en |archive-date=November 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114112713/https://www.londontheatre.co.uk/theatre-news/news/miss-julie-adaptation-to-open-at-southwark-playhouse |url-status=live }} The production was produced by Katy Galloway Productions and featured Martin's real-life partner Oli Higginson in the opposite role of John.{{Cite web |last=Staff Writer |date=2022-11-10 |title=Katy Galloway Productions Announces London Première of Kim Davies' Smoke at Southwark Playhouse |url=https://theatreweekly.com/katy-galloway-productions-announces-london-premiere-of-kim-davies-smoke-at-southwark-playhouse/ |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=Theatre Weekly |language=en-GB |archive-date=November 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114112714/https://theatreweekly.com/katy-galloway-productions-announces-london-premiere-of-kim-davies-smoke-at-southwark-playhouse/ |url-status=live }} Smoke is a modern adaption of August Strindberg's Miss Julie set at a BDSM party in New York City, and was co-directed by Polina Kalinina and Júlia Levai.{{Cite web |date=2022-11-10 |title=Kim Davies' Smoke gets London premiere at Southwark Playhouse {{!}} WestendTheatre.com |url=https://www.westendtheatre.com/141839/news/kim-davies-smoke-gets-london-premiere-at-southwark-playhouse/ |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=www.westendtheatre.com |language=en-GB |archive-date=November 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114112714/https://www.westendtheatre.com/141839/news/kim-davies-smoke-gets-london-premiere-at-southwark-playhouse/ |url-status=live }} The play is described as a "piercingly witty and sometimes painful exploration of gender, sexuality and desire".{{Cite web |title=SMOKE - Southwark Playhouse {{!}} Theatre and Bar |url=https://www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/the-little/smoke/ |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/ |language=en-GB |archive-date=November 14, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221114113014/https://www.southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/the-little/smoke/ |url-status=live }}
Smoke opened at Southwark Playhouse on February 1, 2023, to positive reviews from London critics, including 5 stars from The Arts Desk and Theatre News, and 4 stars from WhatsOnStage, Theatre Weekly, London Theatre Reviews, and Everything Theatre.{{Cite web |title=Smoke - Southwark Playhouse |url=https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/smoke/ |access-date=2023-02-13 |website=southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/ |language=en-GB |archive-date=January 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230123062000/https://southwarkplayhouse.co.uk/productions/smoke/ |url-status=live }} In particular, Martin's performance was highly praised with WhatsOnStage writing "Higginson and Martin are delivering two of the most exciting performances on any current London stage".{{Cite web |title=Smoke at Southwark Playhouse – review {{!}} WhatsOnStage |url=https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/reviews/smoke-southwark-playhouse_58284.html |access-date=2023-02-13 |website=www.whatsonstage.com |date=February 6, 2023 |language=en-GB |archive-date=February 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230213124752/https://www.whatsonstage.com/london-theatre/reviews/smoke-southwark-playhouse_58284.html |url-status=live }} WhatsOnStage goes on to say "what makes Smoke rise from thought-provoking shocker to unmissable event, is the quality of the acting. Meaghan Martin and Oli Higginson are astonishing. Tender, brutal and utterly convincing, the measured sensuality of their movements contrasting intriguingly with line deliveries so naturalistic they sound like improvisation, this stunning pair mine Davies's text for all its dark humour and ambiguity." The Arts Desk 5 star review from critic Gary Naylor praised Davies' "dazzling Strindberg update" as a "complicated, clever and challenging play unafraid to treat its audience as grown-ups and all the more rewarding for that."{{Cite web |date=2023-02-06 |title=Smoke, Southwark Playhouse review - dazzling Strindberg update |url=https://theartsdesk.com/theatre/smoke-southwark-playhouse-review-dazzling-strindberg-update |access-date=2023-02-13 |website=theartsdesk.com |language=en |archive-date=February 13, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230213124752/https://theartsdesk.com/theatre/smoke-southwark-playhouse-review-dazzling-strindberg-update |url-status=live }} Naylor writes that "the co-directors, Polina Kalinina and Júlia Levai are extremely adept at constructing this delicious set up and get super performances from their leads", before concluding that "Meaghan Martin, perfectly captures the coquettish bravado of Julie, that curdles into confusion, fear, and a cruetly both inflicted and endured."
In 2023, Martin starred in the film Journey alongside Rafael Cebrian, Arcelia Ramirez, and Gustavo Sanchez Parra.{{Citation |last=Rodriguez |first=Cristopher |title=Journey |date=2023-04-30 |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4565764/ |type=Drama |access-date=2023-06-28 |others=Meaghan Martin, Rafael Cebrián, Arcelia Ramírez |publisher=Crew Included, OC Films, Scoot Productions |archive-date=March 4, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210304193834/https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4565764/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |title=Journey the Movie {{!}} Official Website for Journey the Movie |url=http://journeythemovie.com/ |access-date=2023-06-28 |language=en-US |archive-date=March 13, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220313073436/http://journeythemovie.com/ |url-status=live }}
Music
Martin recorded two songs in Camp Rock, "Too Cool" and "2 Stars". Martin sang a version of "When You Wish Upon a Star" for the 2009 re-release of Disney's Pinocchio, as well as appearing in the related music video. The song debuted at number fifty-two on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Songs chart, becoming her first and only chart single. It has since peaked at number thirty-seven.
Martin also recorded a version of the Olivia Newton-John song "Magic" for the Wizards of Waverly Place soundtrack. Martin has partnered with Build-A-Bear Workshop for their "Love.Hugs.Peace" movement. For the ad campaign, Martin recorded a special version of "Let's Talk About Love". Martin also recorded two songs in Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, "Tear it Down" and "Walkin in My Shoes", alongside the Camp Rock co-star Matthew Finley. Martin also appear on the collaborative song "It's On", which features the co-stars of the film. All songs appear in the soundtrack of the film.
Martin appeared in the music videos "Remember December" by Demi Lovato and "It's On" by the cast of Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam. Martin did not join the Jonas Brothers: Live in Concert tour, with Lovato and the Camp Rock 2 cast, because she was filming Mean Girls 2.
Personal life
Martin became engaged to British actor Oli Higginson in May 2016.{{Cite web |last=Norton |first=Jessica |date=July 13, 2016 |title=Which "Camp Rock" Star Is Engaged? |url=https://awesomenesstv.com/news/which-camp-rock-star-is-engaged/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170219173053/https://awesomenesstv.com/news/which-camp-rock-star-is-engaged/ |archive-date=February 19, 2017 |access-date=January 22, 2017 |website=Awesomeness TV}} They were married on September 24, 2016, in London, UK.{{Cite web |last=Pham |first=Grace |title=Cannizaro House Wedding Photographer - Hotel du Vin Wimbledon |url=http://www.gracephamphotography.com/cannizaro-house-wedding |access-date=January 22, 2017 |website=Grace Pham Photography |archive-date=February 2, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202145117/http://www.gracephamphotography.com/cannizaro-house-wedding |url-status=live }} Martin lives in East London.{{Citation needed |date=March 2022}}
Filmography
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| 2008
| Tess Tyler | Winner of Best Performance by an Actress in a TV movie at the Family Television Awards |
| 2009
| Megan Kennedy |Audience Award winner for Best Narrative Feature at the Woodstock Film Festival Nominated for Standout Performance at the Young Hollywood Awards |
| 2010
| Tess Tyler | Feature Film |
| 2010
| Privileged | Vera |Feature Film |
| 2011
| Jo Mitchell | Feature Film |
| 2011
| Sironia | Aubrey |Audience Award winner at the 2011 Austin Film Festival |
| 2013
| The Good Mother | Melanie | Television Film |
| 2013
| Trish |Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role at L.A. Outfest |
| 2014
| Natalia Bell |Feature Film |
| 2014
| Time Does Not Pass | Girl | Short film |
| 2015
| Sharon |Feature Film |
| 2019
| Wives of the Landed Gentry | Lavinia | Short film; also producer |
| 2020
| Unstable Bitches | Grace | Short film |
| 2020
| Bad News | Gina | Premiered at the London Independent Film Festival |
| 2020
| Naked Times | | Premiered at the Cannes Straight 8 Film Festival |
| 2022
| Before Seven | Sage | Short film |
| 2022
|Ten Dates | |Feature Film |
| 2023
| Journey | Samantha |Feature Film |
| TBA
|Tap Twice |Alice |Short |
=Television=
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Year
! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable"| Notes |
|---|
| 2007
| Ashley | Episode: "Home Alone in the Diner" |
| 2007
| Candy | Episode: "Fall from Grace" |
| 2007
| The Suite Life of Zack & Cody | Stacey | Episode: "Sleepover Suite" |
| 2008
| Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream | Herself | Episode: "Hello Hollywood" |
| 2008
| Disney Channel's 3 Minute Game Show | Herself / Host | 6 episodes |
| 2008
| Herself / Online Host | 5 episodes |
| 2008
| House | Sarah | Episode: "Joy to the World" |
| 2008
| Holly and Hal Moose: Our Uplifting Christmas Adventure | Easton (voice) |
| 2009–2010
| Bianca Stratford | Main role, 20 episodes |
| 2011
| Dr. Phil | Herself | Episode: "Mini Mean Girls" |
| 2012
| Jenna | Episode: "I Love College" |
| 2013
| Herself | 2 episodes |
| 2013–2016
| Awkward | Julie #2 | Recurring role, 11 episodes |
| 2014
| Jordan | 2 episodes |
| 2015
| Jessie | Delphina / Kim | Episode: "Rossed at Sea" |
= Web =
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Year
! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable"| Notes |
|---|
| 2008
| Jonas Brothers: Band In a Bus | Herself | Episode: "Video (Hometown) Girl" |
| 2011
| Wendy | Wendy | Series lead, 10 episodes |
| 2018–2019
| The Band Formerly Known As | Paige | 6 episodes |
= Video games =
| class="wikitable sortable" |
| Year
! Title ! Role ! Notes |
|---|
| 2008
|Kingdom Hearts Re: Chain of Memories | rowspan="6" |Naminé |
| 2009 |
| 2010 |
| 2011 |
| 2013 |
| 2014 |
| 2015, 2024
| Jessica "Jess" Riley |
| 2018
|June Wilder | |
| 2019
| Naminé |
| 2020
|Kosmokrats |Henrietta | |
| 2021
|Female | |
| 2021
|Medina Alliam, Orlaea |
| 2022
|Hoshiguma, Quercus, Saileach | |
| 2023
|Xenoblade Chronicles 3: Future Redeemed |Linka |
| 2024
|Enya |
| 2024
|Camellya |
| 2025
|The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy |Kako Tsukumo, Zen'ta |
= Theatre =
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Title !Role !Notes |
| 2007
|13 |Kendra |
| 2016
|Annabella |
| 2016
|Desdemona |London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art |
| 2019
|Melissa |Park Theatre in London |
| 2021
|Smoke |Julie |Arcola Theatre in London (Workshop reading) |
| 2022
|Never Not Once |Eleanor |Park Theatre in London |
| 2022
|The Least We Could Do |Charlie |The Other Palace in London |
| 2023
|Smoke |Julie |Southwark Playhouse in London |
= Radio =
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Title !Role !Notes |
| 2020
|Hell Cats |Lucy |Directed by BAFTA award-winning director Kate Saxon The Sunday Times Critics Pick |
Discography
| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year ! Title ! Notes |
| rowspan="2"| 2009 |
| "Let's Talk About Love"
| Build-A-Bear Workshop Promo |
| rowspan="3"| 2010
| "Walkin' In My Shoes" {{small|(with Matthew "Mdot" Finley)}} | rowspan="3"| Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam |
| "Tear It Down" {{small|(with Matthew "Mdot" Finley)}} |
| "It's On" {{small|(with the cast of Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam)}} |
| rowspan="2"| 2011
| "Meantime" | rowspan="2"| Sironia |
| "I'm All Yours" |
| 2013
| "Hate You" | Geography Club |
= Other appearances =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |
| scope="col" style="width:16em;"| Song
! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Other artist(s) ! scope="col"| Album |
|---|
| scope="row"| "We Rock"
| rowspan="4"| 2008 | Cast of Camp Rock | rowspan="4"| Camp Rock |
| scope="row"| "Too Cool"
| rowspan="2" {{N/A}} |
| scope="row"| "2 Stars" |
| scope="row"| "Our Time Is Here" |
| scope="row"| "Magic"
| 2009 | {{N/A}} |
| scope="row"| "Walkin' In My Shoes"
| rowspan="2"| 2010 | rowspan="2"| Matthew "Mdot" Finley | rowspan="2"| Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam |
| scope="row"| "Tear It Down" |
= Other credits =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders unsortable" style="text-align: margin;" |
| scope="col"| Title
! scope="col"| Year ! scope="col"| Artist ! scope="col"| Credit ! scope="col"|{{Tooltip|Ref.|Reference}} |
|---|
| scope="row"| A Little Bit Longer
| 2008 | Vocals ("Video Girl") | |
=Music videos=
==As lead artist==
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |
| scope="col"| Year
! scope="col" style="width:17.5em;"| Title ! scope="col" style="width:13em;" | Director ! scope="col"| {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
|---|
| rowspan="2"| 2009
! scope="row"| "When You Wish Upon a Star" | {{Cite web |title=Meaghan Martin – When You Wish Upon a Star |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVG28T4uEu0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/EVG28T4uEu0 |archive-date=2021-12-12 |access-date=August 19, 2018 |publisher=YouTube}}{{cbignore}} |
| scope="row"| "Let's Talk About Love"
| {{N/A|None}} |
==Guest appearances==
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |
| Year
! style="width:17.5em;"| Title ! Artist(s) ! Director ! scope="col"| {{abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |
|---|
| rowspan="2"| 2008
! scope="row"| "We Rock" {{small|(Cast Video)}} | Cast of Camp Rock | {{N/A|None}} | {{Cite web |title=Camp Rock – We Rock (Cast Video) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GA9p1ErgKJ8 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211212/GA9p1ErgKJ8 |archive-date=2021-12-12 |access-date=March 9, 2020 |website=YouTube| date=August 19, 2008 }}{{cbignore}} |
| scope="row"| "Start the Party"
| Eric Covert |
| rowspan="2"| 2009
! scope="row"| "I Want You to Want Me" {{small|(10 Things I Hate About You version)}} | KSM | Declan Whitebloom |
| scope="row"| "Remember December"
| Tim Wheeler |
| 2010
! scope="row"| "It's On" | Cast of Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam | Brandon Dickerson |
| 2011
! scope="row"| "Save Me" | Golden State featuring Tyler Blackburn | {{N/A|None}} |
| 2012
! scope="row"| "Bad for You" | Midnight Mirage | John W. MacDonald |
Awards
| class="wikitable"
! Year !! Award !! Category !! Nominated work !! Result |
| 2008
| Family Television Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Movie | rowspan="2" | Camp Rock | {{won}} |
| 2008
| Popcorn Film Festival | Audience Award (Best TV Movie Actress) | {{won}} |
| 2009
| Standout Performance | {{nom}} |
| 2010
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role (Comedy or Drama) | rowspan="2" | 10 Things I Hate About You | {{nom}} |
| 2010
| Popcorn Film Festival | Audience Award (Best TV Actress) | {{won}} |
| 2010
| Popcorn Film Festival | Female Newcomer | | {{nom}} |
| 2013
| Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | {{nom}} |
| 2014
| Family Television Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Movie | The Good Mother | {{won}} |
| 2014
| Fan favorite Actress | | {{nom}} |
References
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