Who is Shelby Simmons?

Born on 6^th February 2002 in Richmond, Virginia, USA, Shelby Simmons is an actress of Caucasian and African-American descent, possibly best known for her work in Disney and Netflix productions, including “Stargirl” and “Prince of Peoria”. Standing at 5ft 2ins (1.58m) and weighing about 110lbs (50kgs) with unreported vital statistics, the attractive blonde has earned herself a loyal fanbase, despite being a relative newcomer in the industry.

2017-2018

Shelby fulfilled her childhood dream when she earned her first acting credit in 2017, appearing in an episode of “Game Shakers”, a family-friendly comedy show created by Dan Schneider which went on to be nominated for seven awards, including a Kid’s Choice USA Award in the Favorite TV Show (Kids) category.

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In the same year, the blonde also played Courage in “The Bugaloos”. 2018 was a slightly busier year for the newbie actress, as she played Jacqueline in an episode of “School of Rock”, Natalie in three episodes of “Andi Mack”, and her first recurring role as Sydney in “Prince of Peoria”. Portraying one of the main characters in the third series, Shelby got plenty of screen time, as Sydney was a love interest as well as discovering the protagonist’s secret.

2019-2022

In 2019, Shelby played Joss Moss in an episode of “Henry Danger” and was also given the role of Hillary Kimble in “Stargirl”, a comedic coming-of-age movie based on the novel of the same name by Jerry Spinelli, and starring Grace VanderWaal and Graham Verchere.

In the same year, Shelby joined the cast of “Bunk’d”, in season four of thean enormously popular Disney series set in a summer camp in Maine. Her character, the loyal and fearless Ava King, has appeared in 52 episodes to date, and has become a fan favorite thanks to her relatability. Despite starting out as an antagonist with a reckless and stand-offish attitude, Ava later warmed up to the rest of the characters in Camp Kikiwaka, explaining that her attitude problems stemmed from never getting to spend time away from her complicated family.

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Feeling overshadowed and ignored by her overachieving brothers, Ava made the life-changing decision to become a counsellor at Camp Kikiwaka, just to get away from the stifling home environment. Some of Ava’s hidden talents include singing and playing the guitar, although the complex character also suffers from severe performance anxiety. Of her character, Shelby previously said: “I love that Ava is [always] growing as a person. She’s trying her best in life. And that’s something kids and teens should know. It’s OK to try and mess up and be goofy”.

The star also encouraged viewers of the show to overcome their fears, adding that the most confident people are those who aren’t scared to try new things and make mistakes. 2020 saw the actress play Hannah Marcus in “Selfie Dad”, a PG-rated comedy starring Michael Jr., Chonda Pierce and James Denton. The movie sees Michael’s character, Ben Marcus, try to reinvent himself as a social media star, after his career as a stand-up comedian fizzles out. Later on, he and his family discover the Bible, leading to a radical lifestyle change for all involved. Despite much fanfare leading up to the movie’s premiere, “Selfie Dad” received disappointing reviews due to its plot holes and lack of believability in some scenes, with the kindest critics dubbing the production “pleasantly predictable”.

In 2020, Shelby’s “Bunk’d” character, Ava, also appeared in two episodes of “Raven’s Back”, a spin-off from “That’s So Raven”. The actress has no confirmed projects lined up for the time being.

Personal Life

Shelby is a self-confessed animal lover, who also enjoys hiking, playing the ukulele, and meditating in her free time. Painting is another of Shelby’s hobbies, although the Vancouver native has yet to show fans any of her works, and the actress’s unwavering Christian faith also makes up an important part of her identity, as she often quotes Bible scriptures or reads out passages on her social media accounts.

Although Disney stars are encouraged to keep their personal lives low-key, or at least as clean as possible, Shelby didn’t shy away from stoking up a storm with her rumored boyfriend Jace Norman, at the 2019 Kid’s Choice Awards. The couple, who briefly worked together on “Henry Danger”, became the talk of the evening when Jace rubbed Shelby’s hand before accepting his award for Favorite Male TV Star. After walking the orange carpet together, the pair raised even more eyebrows when Jace uploaded an adorable selfie of the two, and included a red heart in the caption.

Shelby also uploaded her favorite photos of the night, and publicly thanked Jace for inviting her as his plus-one, thus fanning the flames of online speculation. Although most fans of the “Henry Danger” heartthrob were supportive, others confessed to being disappointed, and Shelby was even accused of using the actor for publicity. In May 2019, Jace posted a sweet snap of himself enjoying what seemed to be a romantic date in Santa Monica, California with the “Prince of Peoria” starlet. With that said, the pair haven’t been spotted together since then, and it’s thought that their relationship was a short-lived affair. Jace, currently one of Disney’s favorite actors, has been in a number of romantic relationships since shooting to fame.

Despite working hard to keep details of his private life to himself, the young star’s eagle-eyed fans have played a part in making their idol’s love life public knowledge. In 2014, Jace was rumored to be dating his “Henry Danger” co-star Riele Downs thanks to their brilliant on-screen chemistry. However, over the years both parties have denied the speculation several times. Two years later, the actor embarked on a seven-month relationship with Isabela Merced, with the pair remaining friends after their split.

Net Worth

Shelby’s reported net worth is estimated at over $250,000, thanks largely to her recurring role as Ava King. To date, the starlet’s only revenue comes from acting.

Who is Miranda Frigon?

Born on 2^nd February 1980, in Edmonton, Alberta Canada, Miranda Frigon is an actress and singer-songwriter, perhaps best known for her work on “Day of The Dead”. At 5ft 3in (1.60m) tall and weighing 125lbs (57kgs), with vital statistics of 29-24-33, Miranda cuts an impressive figure, and is also admired for her striking blue eyes. There’s little available information regarding Miranda’s parents and upbringing, although we do know that the charismatic redhead attended the University of Alberta, and later furthered her studies at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City, where she majored in dance and gymnastics.

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First Roles

Having started out in modelling and commercial work, Miranda earned her first acting credit in 1998, playing Veronica in five episodes of the family-friendly comedy show “Honey, I Shrunk The Kids”. In 2000, the Canadian made brief cameos in “Higher Ground” and “First Wave”, a pattern that the thespian would follow for the next couple of years, while searching for more lucrative roles. Miranda’s first TV movies, “Avalanche Valley” and “Dead in a Heartbeat”, were also well-received by viewers, thanks to their thrilling plot twists and imaginative storylines.

From 2003 to 2004, Miranda played Tech Agent Susan Carver, one of the main characters in the gripping sci-fi drama “Jake 2.0”. Fans of the show were left heartbroken when the series was pulled after just one season, having run for 16 episodes, and being nominated for an Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films award. The actress worked harder than ever over the next two years, with cameos in “Betty”, “The Dead Zone”, and “The New Adventures of Old Christine”, also branching out into indie shorts, and playing Julie Cassidy in the terrifying horror movie “It Waits”. Despite some of Miranda’s projects being commercial duds, the Canadian was undeterred, and toiled night and day to perfect her craft, which led to her being cast as Danu in the popular fantasy mini-series “Sanctuary”.

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Notable Roles

The 2010s marked a new beginning for Miranda’s Hollywood aspirations, as the stunning redhead joined the cast of “Heartland” as Janice Wayne, appearing in 11 episodes until her character left the soap opera in 2016. In 2012, the actress also became one of the protagonists in “Primeval: New World”, displaying her talents while playing the courageous and spunky Ange Finch in the action-drama series. Feel-good TV movies also became Miranda’s specialty, as can be seen by her heartfelt performances in “October Kiss”, “Becoming Santa”, and “A Cookie Cutter Christmas”.

Another notable role was her portrayal of Ellie in “Her Infidelity”, a straight-to-TV production narrating the story of a lonely housewife who enjoys a torrid romance with a handsome teacher, until later discovering his psychopathic tendencies. Other recurring roles in Miranda’s varied career include her portrayal of Chief Lynn Smith in “Aurora Teagarden Mysteries”, and her role as Paula Bowman in “Day of The Dead”, a zombie drama created by Jed Elinoff and Scott Thomas which sees the main cast try to survive the first 24 hours following a life-changing apocalyptic event. Miranda, who has been dubbed “one of the greatest Canadian actresses in history”, shared her positive experiences on the set of the latter series, saying in a gushing interview: “The cast was lovely, I met so many wonderful people…

The writing was amazing, and it was a great experience playing this role in particular”. It’s not known if the series will be renewed for a second season.

Musical Career & Personal Life

Miranda, who is rightly described as a “triple threat” – a performer who can sing, dance, and act – launched a Kickstarter campaign in 2014, to fund the making of her debut album. Appealing to fans via her website and a new YouTube channel, the redhead offered her supporters incentives such as digital downloads and thank-you videos in exchange for their donations. In just over a month, Miranda exceeded her $17,500 goal thanks to donations from almost 200 people around the world.

At the time, her humble but promising discography included the singles “Fallen”, “Hiding Place”, and “All I Need Is You”. The successful campaign helped Miranda fund “First”, her debut EP album which came with five riveting songs – “Invisible”, “A Little While”, “Pride”, “Heartbreak”, and “I’ll Take You”. With that said, some fans who donated to the Kickstarter felt that the project wasn’t worth the $22,000 they’d sunk into funding the Canadian’s musical aspirations. Despite the music video to “Invisible” garnering over half a million views since 2016, the actress appears to have put her singing career on the backburner, preferring to focus on acting and the many changes in her personal life.

We’re aware that the actress married her other half, Ben Falcioni, in a private 2015 ceremony, and the couple welcomed their daughter to the world in February 2018. Ben was born in Rancho Cucamonga, California, and majored in law at the prestigious La Verne University. It’s unknown how he met Miranda, but the couple’s relationship seems to be going well, as demonstrated by the actress’s loving Instagram snaps in which she shows off her family. It’s believed that Ben currently works as a lawyer. The performer, who leads a vegetarian lifestyle, and enjoys working out to maintain her physique, hasn’t discussed her relationship much, despite sharing some rare snaps from their wedding on the couple’s four-year anniversary.

Miranda also describes Ben as her “love, best friend, and teacher” and has also thanked him for his constant support over their years, “supporting me no matter what and always putting my happiness first”.

Net Worth

Thanks to a lucrative two-decade acting career, Miranda is net worth is estimated at over $500,000 as of early 2022, with some of her six-figure fortune being attributed to her music sales. Despite the performer not having any confirmed projects lined up for 2022, her wealth is sure to increase if “Day of the Dead” is renewed for a second season.