Mandy Moore

Amanda Leigh "Mandy" Moore (born April 10, 1984) is an American pop music singer and actress. She was born in Nashua, New Hampshire, but grew up in Seminole County, Florida, outside of Orlando. In between releasing albums, she attended Lake Brantley High School in Altamonte Springs. She is of English, Irish and Cherokee Indian descent.

Trivia

• Her favorite actress is Bette Midler.
• Her favorite movie is Beaches.
• Her favorite artists are Elton John, Madonna and Bette Midler.
• Her favorite ice cream flavor is vanilla with Reese's Peanut Butter Cup.
• In 2000, Play Along Toys released a Mandy Moore Doll.
• In March 2002, Moore was featured in Elton John's video for "Original Sin". She was criticized for wearing a bikinitop and hot pants in the video.
• She recorded Elton's song "Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters" for Coverage.
• In 2002 she gave a voice to beloved Final Fantasy VII character Aerith Gainsborough in the Square Enix-Disney crossover video game Kingdom Hearts. Coincidentally, Maaya Sakamoto, Aerith's seiyuu in the original Japanese version of the game is also a singer.
• In 2003, Moore frequently appeared in episodes of the MTV reality show The Osbournes as she became friends of short duration with Jack Osbourne. Jack accompanied her to a tattoo shop where Moore got a tattoo on her toe.
• She hosted a short-lived MTV talk show.
• She's made a list with things to do or achieve before she turns 30. Number 10: learning how to cook.
• Early in her career, it was reported in British newspapers that she was a relative of the British actor Ian Lavender, who played Private Pike in the sitcom Dad's Army.
• Moore was a Neutrogena spokesperson, appearing in commercials as well as print ads for the product.
• In 2005, Moore designed a few tee-shirts with Mblem for charity.
• Models for Coach handbags in Japan.
• Models for clothing brand Penshoppe in the Philippines.
• Recently (August 2005) dyed her hair blonde and got hair extensions.