Madison Lee De La Garza[1] (born December 28, 2001)[2] is an American actress and filmmaker. De La Garza is known for playing Juanita Solis on Desperate Housewives. She is the younger half-sister of singer Demi Lovato.
Madison De La Garza | |
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| Born | Madison Lee De La Garza December 28, 2001 |
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| Years active | 2008–present |
| Relatives | Demi Lovato (half-sibling) |
Early life and family
Madison Lee De La Garza was born to Ford dealership manager Eddie De La Garza and former country singer and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader[3] Dianna De La Garza (born Dianna Hart on August 8, 1962).[4][better source needed] Eddie is of Mexican descent.[5] She has two older half siblings through Dianna's first marriage to Patrick Martin Lovato (1960–2013), Dallas Lovato (b. February 4, 1988)[6] and Demi Lovato (b. August 20, 1992).[7] She graduated from high school in June 2019 and enrolled in screenwriting at Chapman University.[8][9]
Career
De La Garza's most prominent role was Juanita Solis on Desperate Housewives. Additionally, she played a younger version of her half-sibling Demi Lovato's character Sonny Munroe in "Cookie Monsters", an episode of Sonny with a Chance.
De Le Garza has also played on Bad Teacher as Kelsey, a recurring role in the series. She co-directed Pink Elephant, a short film, and wrote, produced, and acted in the short Subject 16.[10] She appeared on the Millennial Hollywood podcast to discuss Subject 16.[11] De La Garza has a YouTube channel.
In July 2021, Variety reported De La Garza was slated to direct Surprise, a "mystery thriller about a surprise Zoom party that turns tense when the birthday girl's friends appear to know something she doesn't." The film was to star other YouTube influencers and personalities.[12] The film premiered on YouTube on April 1, 2023.[13][14]
Filmography
Film
Acting roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Caged No More | Constanza | |
| 2017 | Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated | Herself | Documentary film |
| 2017 | Gnome Alone | Tiffany / Chelsea | Voice |
| 2018 | Subject 16 | Sophia | Short film; also wrote and produced |
As director
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Pink Elephant | Co-directed with Madeleine Noel Murden |
| 2023 | Surprise |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Jonas Brothers: Living the Dream | Herself | Episode: "Rockstars in Training" |
| 2008–2012 | Desperate Housewives | Juanita Solis | Recurring role (Seasons 5–7); Main role (Season 8) |
| 2009 | Sonny with a Chance | Young Sonny Munroe | Episode: "Cookie Monsters" |
| 2009 | Princess Protection Program | Camera Girl | Television film |
| 2012 | Demi Lovato: Stay Strong | Herself | Television documentary |
| 2014 | Good Luck Charlie | Zoe | Episode: "Accepted" |
| 2014 | Bad Teacher | Kelsey | Recurring role |
| 2017 | American Koko | Heidi | Episodes: "There's No Going Back" and "Baptist Church" |
| 2021 | Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil | Herself | YouTube documentary series |
Web
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | KSM: Read Between the Lines | Herself | Episode: "Backstage Pass"; cameo appearance |
| 2014–2015 | Muertoons | Bibi | Voice; Main role |
References
- ^ De La Garza, Dianna [@DiannaDeLaGarza] (February 25, 2014). "@Maddielovesyou1 MADISON LEE DELAGARZA !!!!!!!!" (Tweet). Retrieved May 6, 2018 – via Twitter.
- ^ "Madison De La Garza". TV Guide. Retrieved December 28, 2001.
- ^ Hart, Dianna. "Dianna Hart DeLaGarza". dallascowboyscheerleaders.com. Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. Archived from the original on October 29, 2013.
- ^ "Sue Emmons and Donald Smith". genealogy.com. Family Tree Maker.
- ^ "Heart & Soul". Latina. November 2013.
- ^ "Happy 24th Birthday Dallas Lovato". Disney Dreaming. February 4, 2012. Archived from the original on February 8, 2012. Retrieved February 4, 2012.
- ^ Yao, Laura (June 21, 2008). "Disney Demi-Goddess". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
- ^ "Demi Lovato Proudly Cheers on Sister Madison de la Garza at Her High School Graduation".
- ^ "Why Demi Lovato's Sister Madison de la Garza Decided to Get Sober". March 21, 2023.
- ^ Blanton, Kayla (March 22, 2021). "Everything To Know About Demi Lovato's Sisters". Bustle. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
- ^ "Demi Lovato: Sister Madison De La Garza Says She's "Doing Really Well"". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
- ^ Meza, Ed (July 14, 2021). "Madison De La Garza to Direct TikTok Stars in Max Marlow's Zoom Mystery 'Surprise' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved May 6, 2022.
- ^ SURPRISE | Official Screenlife Short Film (2023), retrieved July 12, 2023
- ^ Garza, Madison De La (April 1, 2023), Surprise (Short, Mystery), Paige Evans, Laurel Toupal, Zachary Cowan, A Marlow's Production, retrieved July 12, 2023
External links
- Madison De La Garza at IMDb
- Madison De La Garza on Twitter
- Mad De La Garza at YouTube