Allie Gonino

Alyssa Gonino (born March 30, 1990) is an American actress and singer. She is known for her regular role as Laurel Mercer in The Lying Game and her recurring role as Michelle in 10 Things I Hate About You, both of which were ABC Family series. Gonino was a member of the American girl group the Stunners between 2007 and 2011. Gonino is currently in the band the Good Mad, who were featured in The Lying Game, in which Gonino also starred.

Early life Gonino was born in Rockwall, Texas. Her parents are Dr. John and Linda Gonino, who own and operate the Gonino Center for Healing in Heath, Texas. At the age of seven she started taking classical violin, and classical ballet lessons. For much of her childhood, she would perform at many of the country music oprys in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, singing, yodeling, and playing fiddle, and mandolin. In her high school years, Gonino became interested in musical theater. One month into her second year, she dropped out of high school to move to Los Angeles, and fully pursue a career in music and acting. At sixteen, she acquired her GED. The group has since disbanded.

Gonino co-starred as Laurel Mercer in the 2011–2013 ABC Family series The Lying Game. Gonino was also featured in a 2012 Boys Like Girls music video as the female lead for "Be Your Everything". In 2012 she was cast in the movie Geography Club which co-starred her 10 Things I Hate About You castmate Meaghan Martin. In 2013 she was cast to appear in the comedy-drama film See You in Vahalla with Sarah Hyland. Gonino was also cast in a main role on the Sundance Channel drama The Red Road in 2014. In 2015 she was cast in the recurring role of Sam on the fifth season of Freeform's Baby Daddy, but was subsequently replaced in the role by Daniella Monet.

In 2015 Gonino released the EP Hollywood High, which includes the single "Vamp".

Filmography + Film roles Year Title Role Notes 2011 Cougar Hunting Britney 2013 Geography Club Kimberly 2015 See You in Valhalla Tori 2015 Fun Size Horror: Volume One Allie short film – segment: "The Collection" 2018 High Voltage Rachel also known as Hollow Body 2019 Ring Ring Kelly

+ Television roles Year Title Role Notes 2007 Cory in the House Monique Episode: "Gone Wishin'" 2007 Unfabulous Yodeling Girl / Imposter Girl #1 Episode: "The Song" 2009 The Suite Life on Deck Marissa Episode: "Splash and Trash" 2009 Lie to Me Susan Episode: "Truth or Consequences" 2009 Rita Rocks Allison Recurring role (season 2), 5 episodes 2009–2010 10 Things I Hate About You Michelle Recurring role, 7 episodes 2011–2013 The Lying Game Laurel Mercer Main role 2013 Hidden Away Rachel Cole / Sage Bennett Television film 2013 The Coppertop Flop Show Herself Episodes: "Woot Coach: Part 1" & "Woot Coach: Part 2" 2014 Hawaii Five-0 Lea Nohoa Episode: "Kanalu Hope Loa" 2014 A Lesson in Romance Zoe Mills Television film; also known as Mom and Dad Undergrads 2014–2015 The Red Road Rachel Jensen Main role, 12 episodes 2015 The Preacher's Sin Jamie Barringer Television film; also known as A Husband's Confession 2017 Scorpion Jessie Episode: "Crime Every Mountain" 2018 Power Rangers Hyperforce Lady Guinevere Web series; episode: "A Ranger in King Arthur's Court" 2019 NCIS: New Orleans Natalie Layton Episode: "Trust Me"