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 onDesperate Housewives.She is the younger half-sister of singerDemi Lovato.
Madison De La Garza | |
|---|---|
| Born | Madison Lee De La Garza December 28, 2001 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Demi Lovato(half-sibling) |
Early life and family
editMadison Lee De La Garza was born toForddealership manager Eddie De La Garza and former country singer andDallas 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]andDemi Lovato(b. August 20, 1992).[7] She graduated from high school in June 2019 and enrolled in screenwriting atChapman University.[8][9]
Career
editDe La Garza's most prominent role was Juanita Solis onDesperate Housewives.Additionally, she played a younger version of her half-sibling Demi Lovato's character Sonny Munroe in "Cookie Monsters", an episode ofSonny with a Chance.
De Le Garza has also played onBad Teacheras Kelsey, a recurring role in the series. She co-directedPink Elephant,a short film, and wrote, produced, and acted in the shortSubject 16.[10]She appeared on theMillennial Hollywoodpodcast to discussSubject 16.[11]De La Garza has a YouTube channel.
In July 2021,Varietyreported De La Garza was slated to directSurprise,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]
Personal life
editOn September 5, 2024, De La Garza announced that she was expecting her first child with her boyfriend, actor Ryan Mitchell.[15]The following month, De La Garza announced that on September 27, 2024, she underwent an emergencyCaesarean sectionand that their daughter Xiomara did not survive.[16]
Filmography
editFilm
editActing roles
edit| 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 |
| 2024 | Child Star | Herself | Documentary film |
As director
edit| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Pink Elephant | Co-directed with Madeleine Noel Murden |
| 2023 | Surprise |
Television
edit| 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 | YouTubedocumentary series |
Web
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | KSM:Read Between the Lines | Herself | Episode: "Backstage Pass"; cameo appearance |
| 2014–2015 | Muertoons | Bibi | Voice; Main role |
References
edit- ^De La Garza, Dianna [@DiannaDeLaGarza] (February 24, 2014)."@Maddielovesyou1 MADISON LEE DELAGARZA!!!!!!!!"(Tweet).RetrievedMay 6,2018– viaTwitter.
- ^"Madison De La Garza".TV Guide.RetrievedDecember 28,2001.
- ^Hart, Dianna."Dianna Hart DeLaGarza".dallascowboyscheerleaders.Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders. Archived fromthe originalon October 29, 2013.
- ^"Sue Emmons and Donald Smith".genealogy.Family Tree Maker.
- ^"Heart & Soul".Latina.November 2013.
- ^"Happy 24th Birthday Dallas Lovato".Disney Dreaming. February 4, 2012. Archived fromthe originalon February 8, 2012.RetrievedFebruary 4,2012.
- ^Yao, Laura (June 21, 2008)."Disney Demi-Goddess".The Washington Post.RetrievedMay 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.RetrievedMay 6,2022.
- ^"Demi Lovato: Sister Madison De La Garza Says She's" Doing Really Well "".Billboard.RetrievedMay 6,2022.
- ^Meza, Ed (July 14, 2021)."Madison De La Garza to Direct TikTok Stars in Max Marlow's Zoom Mystery 'Surprise' (EXCLUSIVE)".Variety.RetrievedMay 6,2022.
- ^SURPRISE | Official Screenlife Short Film (2023),April 2023,retrievedJuly 12,2023
- ^Garza, Madison De La (April 1, 2023),Surprise(Short, Mystery), Paige Evans, Laurel Toupal, Zachary Cowan, A Marlow's Production,retrievedJuly 12,2023
- ^Quinn, Dave (September 6, 2024)."Madison De La Garza, Demi Lovato's Sister, Is Pregnant and Expecting First Baby with Boyfriend Ryan Mitchell".People.RetrievedSeptember 6,2024.
- ^Heller, Corinne (October 26, 2024)."Demi Lovato's Sister Madison De La Garza Mourns Death of Her First Baby".E!.RetrievedOctober 26,2024.
External links
edit- Madison De La GarzaatIMDb
- Madison De La GarzaonTwitter
- Mad De La Garzaat YouTube