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Madison De La Garza
Born
Madison Lee De La Garza

(2001-12-28) December 28, 2001 (age 23)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Occupation Actress
Years active 2008–present
Children 1
Relatives Demi Lovato (half-sibling)

Madison Lee De La Garza is an American actress and filmmaker. She was born on December 28, 2001. Madison is well-known for her role as Juanita Solis in the TV show Desperate Housewives. She is also the younger half-sister of the famous singer Demi Lovato.

About Madison De La Garza's Early Life and Family

Madison Lee De La Garza was born in Dallas, Texas. Her parents are Eddie De La Garza and Dianna De La Garza. Her father, Eddie, worked as a manager at a Ford dealership. Her mother, Dianna, was a country singer and a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader.

Madison has two older half-sisters from her mother's first marriage. They are Dallas Lovato, born on February 4, 1988, and Demi Lovato, born on August 20, 1992. Madison finished high school in June 2019. After that, she went to Chapman University to study screenwriting.

Madison De La Garza's Acting Career

Madison De La Garza's most famous acting job was playing Juanita Solis. This character was on the popular TV show Desperate Housewives. She was a recurring character in seasons 5, 6, and 7, and a main character in season 8.

She also played a younger version of her half-sister Demi Lovato's character, Sonny Munroe. This was in an episode called "Cookie Monsters" on the show Sonny with a Chance.

Other Acting Roles and Directing Work

Madison also had a recurring role as Kelsey in the TV series Bad Teacher. Besides acting, she has worked behind the scenes too. She helped direct a short film called Pink Elephant. She also wrote, produced, and acted in another short film titled Subject 16. She talked about Subject 16 on the Millennial Hollywood podcast. Madison also has her own YouTube channel where she shares videos.

In July 2021, it was announced that Madison would direct a movie called Surprise. This film is a mystery thriller about a Zoom party. The party gets tense when the birthday girl's friends seem to know something she doesn't. The movie features other YouTube stars and personalities. Surprise was released on YouTube on April 1, 2023.

Madison De La Garza's Film and TV Appearances

Madison De La Garza has appeared in several films and television shows.

Film Roles

Here are some of the films Madison has acted in:

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Caged No More Constanza
2017 Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated Herself Documentary film
2017 Gnome Alone Tiffany / Chelsea Voice role
2018 Subject 16 Sophia Short film; she also wrote and produced it
2024 Child Star Herself Documentary film

Directing Films

Madison has also directed these films:

Year Title Notes
2020 Pink Elephant Co-directed with Madeleine Noel Murden
2023 Surprise

Television Roles

Here are some of the television shows Madison has been in:

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 YouTube documentary series

Web Series Roles

Madison has also appeared in web series:

Year Title Role Notes
2009 KSM: Read Between the Lines Herself Episode: "Backstage Pass"; cameo appearance
2014–2015 Muertoons Bibi Voice; Main role

See also

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