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LUKE, Ginny. (Dubuque, IA-- ). Actress and musician. At the age of fifteen, Luke made the decision to move to Los Angeles, California under the guardianship of her brother to pursue a career in the arts. She spent her first year auditioning and obtaining extra roles in television sitcoms including "Everybody Hates Chris" and such films as "Drillbit Taylor." She played violin in the Dave Matthews Band video, "You and Me" and made a debut single and accompanying music video, "It's Not Over Yet." She also completed studies at the prestigious Interlochen (Michigan) Center for the Arts. | LUKE, Ginny. (Dubuque, IA-- ). Actress and musician. Luke showed artist talent from an early age. She began playing violin, piano and began dance at Dubuque Dance Studio at the age of three. Since the age of four she appeared in approximately twelve productions at the [[GRAND OPERA HOUSE]]. Luke appeared in the documentaries “My Father’s Fun" and “Ship Ablaze: The Wreck of the General Slocum” on the History Channel in 2002 where she played the role of Kathryn O’Donnell. In 2004 she choreographed the production at [[EISENHOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL]] of “School House Rock Jr.” and later portrayed the character “Pat” in the production of “Li’l Abner" at Washington Junior High School now [[WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL]]where she was an active member of both the choir and band. She received the Nicholas Green Award for Distinguished Art Students and won “Honorable Mention” on violin in the Midwest Young Artists’ Walgreen’s Concerto Competition in Schaumburg, IL. | ||
At the age of fifteen, Luke made the decision to move to Los Angeles, California under the guardianship of her brother to pursue a career in the arts. She spent her first year auditioning and obtaining extra roles in television sitcoms including "Everybody Hates Chris" and such films as "Drillbit Taylor." She played violin in the Dave Matthews Band video, "You and Me" and made a debut single and accompanying music video, "It's Not Over Yet." She also completed studies at the prestigious Interlochen (Michigan) Center for the Arts. | |||
In 2009 Luke became part of the new girl group, Adam 812, which recorded and released a self-titled debut pop CD. The trio also performed in famed rock venues including Whiskey-A-Go-Go in Los Angeles and opened for KC and the Sunshine Band in Florida. Luke obtained leading roles in several independent and student films including "Board" which appeared on the reality TV show "On the Lot." She had the role of a violist in the motion picture "Fame." She continued to study voice at the Musicians" Institute of Technology and the violin at the Colburn School of Music, both in Los Angeles. | In 2009 Luke became part of the new girl group, Adam 812, which recorded and released a self-titled debut pop CD. The trio also performed in famed rock venues including Whiskey-A-Go-Go in Los Angeles and opened for KC and the Sunshine Band in Florida. Luke obtained leading roles in several independent and student films including "Board" which appeared on the reality TV show "On the Lot." She had the role of a violist in the motion picture "Fame." She continued to study voice at the Musicians" Institute of Technology and the violin at the Colburn School of Music, both in Los Angeles. | ||
Revision as of 04:18, 3 October 2009
LUKE, Ginny. (Dubuque, IA-- ). Actress and musician. Luke showed artist talent from an early age. She began playing violin, piano and began dance at Dubuque Dance Studio at the age of three. Since the age of four she appeared in approximately twelve productions at the GRAND OPERA HOUSE. Luke appeared in the documentaries “My Father’s Fun" and “Ship Ablaze: The Wreck of the General Slocum” on the History Channel in 2002 where she played the role of Kathryn O’Donnell. In 2004 she choreographed the production at EISENHOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL of “School House Rock Jr.” and later portrayed the character “Pat” in the production of “Li’l Abner" at Washington Junior High School now WASHINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOLwhere she was an active member of both the choir and band. She received the Nicholas Green Award for Distinguished Art Students and won “Honorable Mention” on violin in the Midwest Young Artists’ Walgreen’s Concerto Competition in Schaumburg, IL.
At the age of fifteen, Luke made the decision to move to Los Angeles, California under the guardianship of her brother to pursue a career in the arts. She spent her first year auditioning and obtaining extra roles in television sitcoms including "Everybody Hates Chris" and such films as "Drillbit Taylor." She played violin in the Dave Matthews Band video, "You and Me" and made a debut single and accompanying music video, "It's Not Over Yet." She also completed studies at the prestigious Interlochen (Michigan) Center for the Arts.
In 2009 Luke became part of the new girl group, Adam 812, which recorded and released a self-titled debut pop CD. The trio also performed in famed rock venues including Whiskey-A-Go-Go in Los Angeles and opened for KC and the Sunshine Band in Florida. Luke obtained leading roles in several independent and student films including "Board" which appeared on the reality TV show "On the Lot." She had the role of a violist in the motion picture "Fame." She continued to study voice at the Musicians" Institute of Technology and the violin at the Colburn School of Music, both in Los Angeles.]