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2014 – Merit Leighton

 

Merit Leighton is Marlowe’s older sister. This year she has been seen on the Pete Halmes Show and has been busy working on the pilot for DadDudes. To keep up to date make sure to visit her official website, like her page on Facebook and follow her on Twitter.

 

1. How did you feel getting to watch your film A Tiger’s Tail on DVD for the first time?

Watching Tiger’s Tail with my friends, family and cast-mates was a fantastic experience. The screening helped raise money for Teen Impact Affiliates, which made it extra special.

2. What was the experience like working on The Pete Holmes Show?

SO SO funny…Pete is super sweet. Lots of kids + crazy improv comedy for 2 days = greatness.

3. Do you have a favorite event you’ve attended this year?

I had two favorite events this year…The “My Little Pony” premiere was amazing getting to meet some of my voice over hero’s was a dream come true. Meeting writer Meghan McCarthy was crazy amazing, I love to write and she is a brilliant writer, I was pretty honored to meet her. The Looking Ahead Awards were truly inspiring, amazing speeches by Fred Savage, Tia and Tamera Mowry, Judy and Hillary Swank and many others. They spoke of kindness and treating people equally. It sent such a positive message about child actors and that made me happy and inspired.

4. What was the best part about being back in the recording studio for Sofia the First?

I have to say that it is my FAVORITE job in the world! Getting to voice an original character for Disney is such an honor. I also am doing additional voices on The Sofia the First project. More details coming about that soon!

5. How exciting is it to be a part of the soundtrack for the series?

CRAZY! Just incredible to be a part of the amazing music they write for the show, singing a duet with Ariel Winter was certainly a high point for me.

6. What was the best part of visiting the set of Girl Meets World?

Girl Meets World set is just like you think it would be. Everyone is super down to earth and nice. Seeing our friend August Maturo and the rest of the amazing cast is always fun. Getting to watch them work is awesome, it’s a great show.

7. How did you react when you found out you booked DadDudes?

BEYOND happy. I really loved this pilot when I read it, so when I booked it I was ecstatic. Ryan O’Quinn and Todd Wilkerson who’s hilarious viral video – Two Dads’ response to Disney’s “Frozen” star in the show. Todd plays my father and the amazing Joyce Giraud plays my mom Laura. Oh and Jerry Mather’s – “The Beaver” is in the pilot as well. I’m just so thankful.

8. What can you tell us about your role in the series?

In Dad Dudes I play Olivia, Todd (Todd Wilkerson) and Laura’s (Joyce Giraud) daughter. Olivia Is a good kid, a teenage girl that dresses pretty cool and loves her laptop and phone, but she is constantly being embarrassed by her dad (Todd Wilkerson)…Can’t say much more, but trust me you will LAUGH!

9. Who have been some of your favorite people to work with this year?

The cast of Dad Dudes for sure was a high point! Todd Wilkerson, Ryan O’Quinn, Joyce Giraud, Tracy Melchior, Bradley Doresy, Sully Zack and Director Matthew Reithmayr. I want to thank Billy DaMota and Dea Vise for casting me in this project; it really was absolutely the best!

10. What has been your favorite project to work on this year?

First I will say that I love working with the people at “Sofia the First” on all the various projects I’ve been fortunate enough to be a part of this year. Dad Dudes was super special, it’s my first pilot with a great role, everyone at Dad Dudes made it INCREDILBLY fun, I did my first scene in a car and a football stadium, all amazing stuff.

 

We’d like to thank Merit for participating in this year’s Holiday Q&A Event!

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