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Friday, September 25, 2009

Miley Cyrus Biography

Destiny Hope Cyrus, best known as Miley Cyrus, is an American actress, singer and songwriter, born in November 23, 1992, in Nashville, Tennessee. She stars as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana in Disney series, Hannah Montana.


Miley Cyrus attended Heritage Middle School but she currently has a private tutor. She is the daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus and Leticia Cyrus. Miley has an older half-sister, named Brandi, two older half-brothers, Trace and Christopher Cody, a younger brother, Braison, and a younger sister, Noah Lindsey Cyrus, who is also an actress.


Destiny Hope kept all the day smiling when she was younger, that is the reason for her nickname "Miley", which comes from "Smiley". She has many pets, like dogs, cats, chickens and horses.


Miley Cyrus had her first TV appearance when she was 9, playing a guest role, in her father's TV series "Doc". Then, in 2003, she worked in Tim Burton's Big Fish. She also appeared in the music video for "If Heartaches Have Wings". At the age of 12, Miley was chosen for Hannah Montana due to her energetic and lively performance. She was seen as a person who loves every minute of life, with the everyday relatability of Hilary Duff and the stage presence of Shania Twain. Moreover, Miley had a cameo in High School Musical 2, where she danced next to the pool.



On October 24, 2006, Walt Disney Records released the Hannah Montana Sountrack, which includes eight songs she performed as Hannah Montana. In June 26, 2007, Miley released a double album called "Hannah Montana 2: Meet Miley Cyrus". The first disc was the second Hannah Montana soundtrack, while the other one was her debut album. It contains ten songs, from which Miley co-wrote eight.


Miley Cyrus is good friends with Mitchell Musso, Emily Osment, Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale.


Her favorite sport is cheerleading.
Her favorite book is, "Don't Die, My Love."
Her favorite song by her Dad is "Achy Breaky Heart."
Has written over a hundred songs and some of them have been used on her show, "Hannah Montana" (2006).
Her favorite album is Kelly Clarkson's "Breakaway".
Likes to eat Chinese food.
Favourite hobby is going shopping.
She loves to watch High School Musical (2006) (TV) with her sisters.
She has three dogs, Loco (because "It's crazy!"), Juicy (because of the clothing brand) and her newest dog, Minnie Pearl.
Miley was on the green team for 2 summers in a row in the Disney Channel Games.


She has never taken formal singing lessons (as of June 2007).
Started auditioning for "Hannah Montana" (2006) when she was 11 years old. She originally tried out for the part of "Lilly Truscott".
Was ranked #17 on Forbes List of The 20 Top-Earning Young Superstars.(2007).
Ranked #12 on interview magazines Hollywood faces to watch "future stars of tomorrow".


In January 2008, she legally changed her name from Destiny Hope Cyrus to Miley Ray Cyrus. Ray is for her dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, and Miley was her nickname, given because as a baby, she always smiled. Smiley evolved into Miley in baby slang.


Released a 3D concert movie of her Best of Both Worlds Tour on February 1st, 2008. It became the highest grossing Super Bowl weekend release ever.
Was ranked #22 on Entertainment Weekly's '30 Under 30' the actress list. (2008).
Was ranked #1 on TV Guide Top 10 Teen Star Countdown (2008).


Befriended her backup dancer, Mandy Jiroux, while on tour. The two have a Youtube channel called MileyMandy, that they regularly update with new videos. Their show is called "The Miley and Mandy Show".
Godmother is Dolly Parton.
Likes rock music such as The Killers and Coldplay.
Is close friends with Brenda Song and Ashley Tisdale.
Lived in Toronto where she attended Armstrong Acting Studio.
Was ranked #22 on Moviefone's 'The 25 Hottest Actors Under 25'(2008).


On 25 September 2006, the Disney Channel was finally launched in South Africa. The first episode of "Hannah Montana" (2006) was broadcast on Friday, 29 September 2006, the show immediately became the channel's "Flagship" show. Miley Cyrus is the most recognized Disney Channel star in South Africa with the most DVD releases of the show and 2 versions of her "Best of Both Worlds Concert" - one standard edition and one double disc extended 3-D edition. The extended 3D edition was released on Disney Blu-Ray simultaneously in August 2008.


Broke up with boyfriend of a year-and-a-half, Nick Jonas [Late 2007].


Best friends with Taylor Swift and Demi Lovato .
Is a fan of Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston.


Dyed her hair black after her break-up with long-time boyfriend, Nick Jonas, as a sign of mourning.


Originally tried out for the part of "Lava Girl" in The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl 3-D (2005), where she first became good friends with Taylor Lautner, but lost the role to Taylor Dooley.


Is best friends with her "Hannah Montana" (2006) co-star Emily Osment, who also plays her on-screen best friend.


Her favorite songs (of her own) to perform are The Climb, Fly on the Wall, and See You Again.
Loves to ride horses.
Likes to watch the TV show "Sex and the City" (1998).
Admirer of Meryl Streep and Jodie Foster.


Her musical influences include John Mayer, Elvis Presley, Rob Thomas, and. John Lennon.


Participated in the 25th anniversary of "We Are the World" for relief efforts for the earthquake in Haiti.


Girlfriend of Liam Hemsworth [March 8, 2010].

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