Tanya Chisholm facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Tanya Chisholm
Occupation	Actress, dancer
Years active	2006–present

Tanya Chisholm is an American actress and dancer. She is best known for playing Kelly Wainwright in the popular Nickelodeon TV show, Big Time Rush. She also played this role in the movie Big Time Movie. Tanya also appeared as Marcie in the film Legally Blondes, which is a spin-off of Legally Blonde.

She has also appeared in many other TV shows. These include Cory in the House, Ghost Whisperer, and Cold Case. Tanya also had a recurring role in the show Veronica Mars. Besides acting, she has been in videos for the YouTube group WongFuProduction and in music videos for artists like David Choi and Adam Lambert.

Tanya's Acting Journey

Early Roles and Disney Work

Tanya Chisholm became well-known for her role as Jackie in the Disney movie High School Musical 2. Jackie was one of the main 'Sharpettes' in the film. This was a big role because she was the only Sharpette to be listed in the movie's main credits!

She also worked on other Disney projects. For example, she had a guest role on the TV show Cory in the House. Tanya also had a supporting role in the movie Fired Up!.

Becoming Kelly Wainwright

One of Tanya's most famous roles is Kelly Wainwright in the Nickelodeon series Big Time Rush. She started as a recurring character in the first season and then became a main character for seasons two through four. Kelly was a fun and important part of the show, helping the boys of Big Time Rush with their music careers.

Tanya also appeared in the movie Legally Blondes in 2009. She played Marcie, who was a friend of the main characters, Izzy and Annie.

Music Videos and YouTube Appearances

Beyond TV and movies, Tanya has appeared in several music videos. She was in David Choi's music video "Won't Even Start." She also appeared as a dancer in Adam Lambert's music video "For Your Entertainment."

Tanya has also worked with popular YouTubers. She was featured in three short videos by Wong Fu Productions. She also appeared in a sketch by Chester See called I Glove You.

Movies and TV Shows

Movies Tanya Has Been In

Tanya Chisholm has acted in several movies. Here are some of them:

• High School Musical 2 (2007) – She played Jackie.
• Fired Up! (2009) – She played Denise.
• Legally Blondes (2009) – She played Marcie.
• Big Time Movie (2012) – She played Kelly Wainwright, a role she was famous for.
• Confessions of a Prodigal Son (2015) – She played Jenny.
• Diagnosis Delicious (2016) – She played Olivia Ross.
• An Accidental Zombie (Named Ted) (2017) – She played Bonnie.
• The 24th (2020) – She played Alice.
• Lost Angeles (2021) – She played a Secretary.
• The Deadliest Lie (2021) – She played Kiki.
• Christmas Déjà Vu (2021) – This was a TV movie where she played Tracy.
• Dial S for Santa (2023) – This was another TV movie where she played Holly.

TV Shows Tanya Has Appeared In

Tanya has also been in many television series:

• Veronica Mars (2006) – She played Nancy Cooper in two episodes.
• Ghost Whisperer (2007) – She was a guest star as Kimberly Allen.
• Cold Case (2007) – She played Crystal Stacy in an episode.
• Cory in the House (2007) – She played Nicole in one episode.
• Big Time Rush (2009–2013) – This was her main role as Kelly Wainwright.
• Figure It Out (2012–2013) – She appeared as herself on the celebrity panel.
• Rizzoli & Isles (2013) – She played Rachel Cooper in an episode.
• Bellman Chronicles: Hollywood (2016) – She played Lady Thug.
• The Josh Moore Show (2017) – She played Sarah in two episodes.
• Sistas (2022) – She played Jenna in four episodes.
• All the Queen's Men (2022) – She played Sonya in two episodes.

See also

In Spanish: Tanya Chisholm para niños