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Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato (born August 20, 1992 in Albuquerque, New Mexico) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor. Lovato began her acting career on the children's television series Barney & Friends, portraying Angela in seasons seven and eight. Her role as Angela was one of her first appearances on television. Lovato is one of the most well-known actresses to have appeared on the show.

Following her role in Barney & Friends, Lovato is known in other television series such as Sonny with a Chance and films such as Camp Rock, its sequel Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam, and Princess Protection Program. In addition to her acting career, Lovato has released several songs and albums.

In May 2021, Lovato began to identify as non-binary. She has since reclaimed her use of she/her pronouns, and uses them alongside they/them.

Career[]

Barney & Friends[]

At a young age, Lovato and her family tried very hard to get an agent to represent her. Through various auditions and disappointed phone calls, Lovato eventually received a call to be on Barney & Friends. Lovato, who was in fifth grade at the time, debuted in the role of Angela[1] in 2002. The final appearance of Lovato as Angela was released in 2004.

Post-Barney[]

While appearing on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon in 2008, Lovato and host Jimmy Fallon did a metal version of "I Love You".[2] While backstage at Capital's Summertime Ball in 2018, Lovato sang "I Love You" while playing a game with Roman Kemp.[3] While Lovato looks back on Barney & Friends fondly, Lovato wishes she hadn’t become a child actress at that young age.[4]

Personal Life[]

Barney & Friends[]

Before and while doing Barney & Friends, she was suicidal but admits that Barney saved her.[5] Lovato admitted that her classmates would tease and make fun of her for acting on Barney & Friends, due to it being aimed at preschoolers.[6]

Gallery[]

Barney[]

Behind the scenes[]

Trivia[]

Selena Gomez[]

  • During auditions, Lovato was in front of Selena Gomez.
  • Lovato, alongside Gomez and Tweedie, had a crush on Carey Stinson, who was Barney's costume performer during their time on the show.[8]

References[]

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