Aly and AJ (born Alyson Renae Michalka (Aly) and Amanda Joy Michalka (AJ)) are American actresses and singer-songwriters They are born and reside in Torrance, California. Aly was born on May 25, 1989 and AJ on April 10, 1991. Both are actresses. Aly is best known for her role on Phil of the Future as Keely Teslow. AJ has appeared on many network TV shows.
Aly and AJ have had a passion for music since very early ages. "I think it started when we were three and five. Just singing in church together and in school plays," quotes Aly in an interview that was part of the aired Aly and AJ concert. Both Aly and AJ started out singing in church and in school. That later moved onto just AJ as Aly started to acting very early, AJ at 9 years old (2000). Today, Aly and AJ consider themselves "the first set of twins to be born three years apart," quote AJ. They have developed a much stronger bond as they have become older.
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Acting Careers
Alyson's Acting Career
Alyson co-stars in the hit Disney Channel series, Phil of the Future. Portraying "Keely Teslow," lead female and best friend of "Phil." Aly has recorded the song, "Protecting Me," written by sister AJ, which was used in an episode. She was also the lead in the Disney Channel original movie Now You See It (2005), playing Alyson Miller.
A.J.'s Acting Career
AJ has been seen regularly over the past two seasons on the CBS drama The Guardian, playing Dabney Coleman's foster daughter. Other TV credits include a two-season recurring role on the Fox-TV comedy Oliver Beene, and roles on the acclaimed HBO drama, Six Feet Under and WB's Birds of Prey. Soap opera enthusiasts will also recognize her as “Ashley B.” on the longtime show, General Hospital.
Music
Concert
The Aly and AJ Concert took place on July 24th, 2005 at the Henry Fonda theater located in Hollywood, California. The aired concert was cut to 5 songs and interviews (filmed October 15 and October 16, 2005). The concert included songs from their album, Into the Rush, which includes original songs they wrote together or separately. The concert included Rush, Collapsed, No One, Do You Believe in Magic, and Something More.
Tour
Aly and AJ will be on a Holiday Tour with The Cheetah Girls in December, 2005.
Albums and Singles
Do You Believe In Magic Single (2005)
Into the Rush US#36 (2005)
Aly and AJ have released many songs for different movies and such as part of their contract with Disney. No One was a song that was featured in the Disney motion picture Ice Princess. Their hit song, Do You Believe In Magic, originally written by The Lovin' Spoonful, was a remake and added a rock a edge. Also, their remake of Walking on Sunshine became known as is it was played in Disney motion picture: Herbie: Fully Loaded. They have been involved in various Walt Disney Records projects, some of which are covers. These include soundtracks and compilations and are primarily marketed at pre-teens and tweens. Here are some of thier original songs:
"Jingle Bell Rock" (Radio Disney Jingle Jams)
"Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" (Disneymania 3)
"No One" (Ice Princess soundtrack, Into the Rush)
"Rush" (Disney Girlz Rock, Into the Rush)
Here are their two covers:
"Do You Believe In Magic?" (CD single, Into the Rush)
"Walking on Sunshine" (Herbie: Fully Loaded soundtrack, Into the Rush)
Quick Aly and AJ Facts
Aly's birthday is March 25, 1989.
Aly is currently 5'6"
AJ is current 5'5"
When Aly was in the 4th grade, she won a drawing contest and her drawing was featured on a Hallmark card.
Aly and AJ play both the piano and acoustic & electric guitar well.
Aly had just finished filming for the Disney film Dairy Girls.
Aly used to have braces. Phil of the Future was the first role she auditioned for after she got her braces off and she got the part!
The cross necklaces Aly and AJ wear a lot were made in the 1800's
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