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Christy Carlson Romano (born Christy Michelle RomanoLinked from her official site (old version), we are led to Christy Carlson Romano Fan Site [1] which gives her full name as Christy Michelle Romano in the biography section, allowing us to assume her supposed middle stage name Carlson is Sharon C. Romano's maiden name. on March 20, 1984) is an American actress and singer. She is perhaps best known for her roles in the sitcom Even Stevens and the animated series Kim Possible, as well as garnering a considerable boost in fandom from her providence of the voice of Yuffie Kisaragi in Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children.

Biography

Early life

Romano was born in Milford, Connecticut to Sharon Carlson and Anthony Romano. She has two older sisters and one older brother. Romano moved to Atlanta, Georgia as a child, and landed her first acting job at the Atlanta production of Annie.

Career

In 2002, Romano became the first person to act in three Disney Channel projects simultaneously, complementing her work at Even Stevens with a starring role in a movie named Cadet Kelly (alongside Lizzie McGuire star Hilary Duff) and voice acting as Kim Possible. She is also the voice of Yuffie Kisaragi in the movie Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children, as well as in the Disney/Square Enix game Kingdom Hearts. Romano finished a 31 week run of playing Belle in Disney's Beauty and the Beast on Broadway on September 12, 2004. An estimated 20,000 people saw her in this role. For her Beauty run, she recorded a New York radio commercial in which she asked, "What's the sitch?" (from Kim Possible). On February 22, 2005 Christy won the very first Connecticut's Finest award.

While working in Disney, Romano has recorded songs in the soundtracks of some Disney movies & TV series like Kim Possible and Teacher's Pet. The writers of Kim Possible wrote the episode "Blush" based on Christy. She is apparently so extremely modest that she gets embarrassed and will blush at even the slightest compliment/awkward situation. Romano first sang on Disney Channel on a first season episode of Even Stevens (in 2000) which lead to more singing on the series and with Disney in general. In 2004, following her stint on Broadway, Romano focused on her recording career full-time. Romano began collaborating with Matthew Gerrard, Andy Marvel, and Martin Briley. Romano has worked with Kara DioGuardi, Stacy Jones (of 'American Hi-Fi'), Shelly Peiken, Richie Sambora, Jaret Reddick (of Bowling for Soup), The Matrix, Diane Warren, Jonnie "MOST" Davis.

In 2004, Walt Disney Records released Christy Carlson Romano: Greatest Disney TV & Film Hits, featuring her new single "Dive In" (which was written by Christian Music singer Rachael Lampa). In 2005, Romano was featured in Chris Brown's music video for Run It. Also in 2005, Romano signed with Atlantic Records for a 2006 debut. However in 2006; Romano stated in an interview with TV Guide that she was in between labels once again, this time with Virgin Records.

In November 2005, Christy Romano jumped on the 'celebrity MySpace' bandwagon and launched a music account. She has used her account to post many new songs to share with fans, and showcase her own artistic evolution. It is unclear which, if any, of the songs will be on her upcoming album. In November 2006, Romano changed her Record Label status on her Official MySpace from Major to Indie. Reasons and Record Label were not stated.

Personal life

Romano is a member of the Barnard College class of 2006, majoring in English and International relations. She is a sister of Sigma Delta Tau sorority. Milford Mayor James Richetelli Jr. named February 22, 2005 as Christy Carlson Romano Day, and she received the "Connecticut's Finest Citizen Award". She has interned for Connecticut Senator Christopher Dodd, who is her godfather. In December 2005 she announced her engagement to long time boyfriend Cal Thomas, but in May 2006 she announced she has ended her engagement for unstated reasons.

Her next move is to Los Angeles, California, where she will be pursuing a television pilot, movies, and a solo music career.

She has three dogs: Chewy, Alfie, and Brando. Her favorite current TV Series are House, Grey's Anatomy and Entourage.

Credits

• Annie
• Night Of The Thunder (Broadway play)
• Just One World (Broadway play)
• Broadway Kids sing Broadway (play)
• Parade (play, where she played Mary Phagan, at the Lincoln Center)
• The Sound Of Music (Martha, alongside Marie Osmond)
• Everyone Says I Love You (movie, alongside Woody Allen)
• Looking For an Echo (movie, with Armand Assante)
• Goosed (movie, alongside Jennifer Tilly)
• Kingdom Hearts (2002) (video game) Yuffie Kisaragi
• Even Stevens (2000-2003)
• Cadet Kelly (Disney Channel Original Movie)
• Kim Possible (animated television show 2002-present)
• Beauty and the Beast on Broadway
• Campus Confidential (ABC Family TV movie airing August 2005)
• Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children (2006) Yuffie Kisaragi
• The Cutting Edge: Going for the Gold (2006)
• The Legend Of The Secret Pass (Animated Movie, filming) (2007)
• Taking 5 (Filming) (2007)

Footnotes

External links

• Christy Carlson Romano's Official site
• Disney discography Christy Carlson Romano (2004)

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