Christa B. Allen
Born
Christa Brittany Allen[1]

(1991-11-11) November 11, 1991 (age 32)[2]
Wildomar, California, U.S.
OccupationActress
Years active2004–present

Christa Brittany Allen[1] (born November 11, 1991[2][3]) is an American actress. She is known for playing the younger version of Jennifer Garner's character in both 13 Going on 30 (2004) and Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009). In 2006, she starred as the titular character in the CBS children's television series Cake. She played socialite Charlotte Grayson on the ABC drama television series Revenge from 2011 to 2015.

Early life

Allen was born in Wildomar, California.[1] She is the youngest of nine siblings, with eight older brothers.[4] She once spent a summer in a circus.[5]

Career

Allen made a brief appearance on The Man Show, and appeared in several students films and commercials. She played the younger version of Jennifer Garner's character in the comedy film 13 Going on 30 (2004),[6] when she was 11 years old.[7] She again played Garner's younger version in Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009).[7][8] She also had roles in numerous films, including A Merry Little Christmas (2006), Youth in Revolt (2009), One Wish (2010), One Kine Day (2011) and Detention of the Dead (2012). Allen starred as the titular character in the CBS children's television series Cake in 2006.[9]

In 2011, Allen landed one of the main roles as socialite Charlotte Grayson in ABC's drama series Revenge.[10][11][12] Allen's last credited appearance as a series regular was the sixth episode of the fourth season,[13] but later returned for the series finale as a guest star.[14] She had guest roles in television shows such as Medium, Cory in the House, The Suite Life on Deck, Grey's Anatomy, ER, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Wizards of Waverly Place and Cold Case. In 2015, she had a recurring role as Robyn on the ABC Family sitcom Baby Daddy.[13][15] In May 2021, she wrote an essay about turning 30 years old for Yahoo!'s website.[3]

Allen is part of a musical act called Pour Vous, which means “for you” in French, with Johnny What.[16] In April 2018, the duo's first single called "Scorpio" was released.[17]

Filmography

Film roles
Year Title Role Notes
2004 13 Going on 30 Young Jenna Rink
2006 A Merry Little Christmas Holly
2009 Ghosts of Girlfriends Past Teenage Jenny
2009 Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience Featured Fan
2009 Youth in Revolt Teenage Girl
2010 One Wish Molly Wylie
2011 One Kine Day Alea
2012 Detention of the Dead Janet
2017 The Valley Alicia
2017 One of Us Melanie/Mary
Television roles
Year Title Role Notes
2006 Medium Maura Walker Episode: "Blood Relation"
2006 Cake Cake Lead role
2007 Cory in the House Cheyenne Episode: "The Kung Fu Kats Kid"
2008 The Suite Life on Deck Violet Berg Episode: "The Kidney of the Sea"
2008 Grey's Anatomy Holly Anderson Episode: "All by Myself"
2009 ER Jody Nugent Episode: "Love Is a Battlefield"
2009 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Matty Moore Episode: "Miscarriage of Justice"
2009 Chasing a Dream Nikol Schrunk Television film
2009 Wizards of Waverly Place Daphne Episode: "Family Game Night"
2010 Cold Case Annabelle Bennet Episode: "Free Love"
2011 Deadly Sibling Rivalry Fiona Television film
2011–2015 Revenge Charlotte Grayson Main role (seasons 1–4)
2015 Baby Daddy Robyn Recurring role, 4 episodes
2016 Hopeless, Romantic Liz Television film
2017 Family of Lies Emily Television film
2018 Dangerous Seduction Posy Pinkerton Television film; also known as The Queen of Sin
2018 Code Black Amber Episode: "Only Human"
2019 When Vows Break Ella Television film
2019 Grand Hotel Javi's 2nd Girl Episode: Pilot
2021 Christmas for Keeps Avery Television film

References

  1. ^ a b c "Christa B. Allen Biography". TV Guide. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  2. ^ a b Schnurr, Samantha (November 11, 2021). "Jenna Rink Is Officially 30! 13 Going on 30 Star Christa B. Allen Celebrates Milestone Birthday". E! Online. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  3. ^ a b Allen, Christa (May 28, 2021). "Christa Allen Is (Finally) Going on 30". Yahoo! Life. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  4. ^ Oliver, David (November 8, 2011). "'Revenge' is Sweet with Christa B. Allen". College Magazine.com. Archived from the original on September 17, 2014. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  5. ^ Anthony, Stacie (October 3, 2012). "Star Christa B. Allen talks turning 21 and Jen Garner's great advice". Wonderwall. Archived from the original on October 19, 2012. Retrieved July 30, 2014.
  6. ^ "Interview: Christa B. Allen Talks REVENGE | the TV addict". 2012. Retrieved February 28, 2012.
  7. ^ a b "'13 Going on 30' star Christa Allen recreates film scene made famous by Jennifer Garner". Entertainment Weekly. November 1, 2020. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  8. ^ "Charlotte Grayson Played by Christa B. Allen". ABC.com. Archived from the original on February 7, 2012.
  9. ^ Austin, Steven J. (October 11, 2006). "Allen says Grandma's Cheesy Potatoes take 'cake'". The Spokesman-Review. King Features Syndicate. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  10. ^ "Grab Some Razzles and Find Out Where the Cast of 13 Going on 30 Is Now". E! Online. April 23, 2021. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  11. ^ Stanley, Alessandra (September 20, 2011). "When It's Payback Time in the Gilded Hamptons". The New York Times. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  12. ^ "Christa B. Allen on Season Two of 'Revenge'". Teen Vogue. October 29, 2012. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  13. ^ a b Swift, Andy (March 18, 2015). "Christa B. Allen on Baby Daddy's Messy Finale and Charlotte's Revenge Future". TVLine. Retrieved January 16, 2023. Meanwhile, Allen remains M.I.A. on ABC's Revenge ever since Charlotte left for rehab in 2014, and even she doesn't know when her character might return to the Hamptons.
  14. ^ Nordyke, Kimberly (May 10, 2015). "Emily's Battle With Victoria Ends in 'Revenge' Finale: "Everybody Ends Up With the Fate They Deserve," Says EP". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  15. ^ Bibel, Sara (November 3, 2014). "Christa B. Allen to Guest Star in Season Four of ABC Family's Hit Comedy 'Baby Daddy'". TV by the Numbers. Archived from the original on November 6, 2014. Retrieved November 3, 2014.
  16. ^ "Hear "Scorpio" by Christa B. Allen and Johnny What's Pour Vous". DuJour. March 20, 2018. Retrieved August 21, 2021.
  17. ^ Papadatos, Markos (April 24, 2018). "Pour Vous' Christa B. Allen and Johnny What talk 'Scorpio' single (Includes interview)". Digital Journal. Retrieved August 21, 2021.

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