Early Life
Shanica Knowles (born November 17, 1990) is an American actress, singer, and songwriter. Knowles is best known for her roles as Amber Addison on Hannah Montana, Shauna Keaton on Jump In!, and Vanessa on Unfabulous. She debuted in the 2002 television film The Proud Family Movie and became a guest star on several other television shows, including That’s So Raven, Zoey 101, and Just Jordan. In 2005, Knowles landed her breakout role as Amber Addison on the Disney Channel series Hannah Montana. Shanica appeared in 16 episodes of the show for its four-season run. In 2007, she starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie Jump In! alongside Corbin Bleu and Keke Palmer. Here we talk about Shanica Knowles age, height, weight, career, family, biography, and more.
Acting Career
Knowles’s breakout role came in 2005, when she was cast as Vanessa in the Nickelodeon series “Unfabulous.” She starred in the show for two seasons, and her performance earned her a Teen Choice Award nomination for Choice TV Breakout Star.
In 2006, Knowles was cast as Amber Addison in the Disney Channel series “Hannah Montana.” She played the role of Miley Stewart’s (Miley Cyrus) popular but mean-spirited rival. Knowles reprised the role for two seasons of the show.
In 2007, Knowles starred in the Disney Channel Original Movie “Jump In!” She played the role of Shauna Keaton, a talented basketball player who dreams of playing in the NBA. The movie was a box office success, and Knowles’s performance was praised by critics.
Knowles has continued to act in both television and film since her breakout roles. She has appeared in shows such as “The Young and the Restless,” “Life-Size 2,” and “Surviving Compton.” She has also starred in films such as “MegaChurch Murder” and “Time Capsule.”
Music Career
In addition to her acting career, Knowles is also a singer and songwriter. She released her debut album, “Shanica Knowles,” in 2008. The album featured the singles “Tonight” and “You’re Not Alone.”
Knowles has also toured with several artists, including Miley Cyrus, Corbin Bleu, and Keke Palmer. She has also performed at several music festivals, including the BET Awards and the Teen Choice Awards. Read More
Personal Life
Knowles is a private person and does not share much about her personal life in the media. She is currently single and does not have any children.
Philanthropy
Knowles is a supporter of several charitable organizations, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Starlight Children’s Foundation. She has also participated in several fundraising events for these organizations.
Awards and Nominations
- Teen Choice Award for Choice TV Breakout Star (2006)
- NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress in a Youth/Children’s Series (2007)
- Young Artist Award for Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Leading Young Actress (2008)
- Imagen Foundation Award for Best Actress – Television (2008)
Filmography
- Unfabulous (2005-2006) – Vanessa
- Hannah Montana (2006-2011) – Amber Addison
- Jump In! (2007) – Shauna Keaton
- Megachurch Murder (2015) – Sierra
- Surviving Compton: Dre, Suge & Michelle (2016) – Tichina Arnold
- Time Capsule (2018) – Tahlia
- The Young and the Restless (2018) – Simone Burch
- Life-Size 2 (2018) – Tahlia