Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. Peyton rose to fame in the critically acclaimed Disney Channel series Andi Mack and is now making her mark on and off the screen. It just made sense to me. DRAPER: Peyton and I have zero chemistry, so it took a long time to get it working. Andi Mack is the Disney show that recently made its debut in early April 2017. Did you feel a lot of pressure to live up to that, when you were shooting the scene? The first time they kiss, he goes in for it first. I was really happy to see that the script didnt lean into that trope., The actress noted that Prom Pact does a really good job of displaying love in all of its various facets. The movie stars Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Mandy Yang, a senior trying to avoid high school culture things like prom and Milo Manheim as Ben, Mandy's bestie who actually does want to be more involved . I think it was in the first draft that I read. Disney offer a fresh take on teendoms big night with Prom Pact, in which two platonic best friends who are more comfortable on the outside looking in decide to finally step into the fray of high school life. Peyton has earned a prestigious distinction. Peyton, Im all for a great moment where characters get to sing in a car to a song on the radio. I have that relationship with so many of my friends, so it was very nice to see because I think it is a true reflection of real life. Paying homage to the classic 80s teen movies, Mandy and Graham have that epic foot-popping reunion kiss. She also has siblings named Ella and Julian. We did a few takes, but that was more just for the different setups. Here are five things you didnt know about Peyton Elizabeth Lee. Peyton had her first breakout moment in the Disney Channel series Andi Mack. Now 18, Peyton is looking at roles both in front of and behind the camera. LEE: It was very real. She is the daughter of Andrew Tinpo Lee, an actor and Jennifer Dormer Lee, a psychologist. She has also performed at the, Her father moved to the United States when he was just a year old along with Peytons grandmother. I had a ball. Advertisements She is also distinguished for her characters on Shameless (2011) and Scandal (2015). Peyton is back as Lahela, the teen wunderkind. Bonnie [Sutherland], our amazing costume designer, worked very closely together to create the prom look. Why not? On the day, it was a lot of, Yeah, okay, I can make this work. There were real people driving by and being like, What is going on here?, which was a little bit interesting, but it was super fun. It is obvious to see that she has already attained great things and this is just the beginning for her. She was one of the youngest students to be granted enrollment by the school. Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, Andi Mack 's Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jacob Tremblay, Awkwafina, Angela Bassett, Jake Johnson, Charlie Day, Amandla Stenberg, Jemaine Clement, Maya Erskine, Tantoo. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. When shes put on the waitlist, she decides to go to the one person who represents everything shes against for help. She has performed as a dancer in Hot Chocolate Nutcracker and The Oscars Concert. During this interview with Collider, co-stars Lee and Draper talked about why they were drawn to this project, finding cast chemistry, shooting the Promposal, singing Imagine Dragons, dancing the prom dress, getting the first kiss right in a rom-com, and how the ending came about. She later moved to Manhattan Beach, California and began her acting career at the age of 10. Here its Margaret Cho as Mandys guidance counselor and Wendi McLendon-Covey as her mother, with Cho in particular acquitting herself well as a reliable confidante. Peyton plays Mandy Yang in Prom Pact. What was it like to have to wear that, stand outside on the street, and dance for Milo Manheim? Fans of Peyton Elizabeth Lee may be wondering more about her. [13], On January 14, 2021, it was announced that Lee would play the titular role in Doogie Kameloha, M.D., a reboot of Doogie Howser, M.D. It was really fun to be a part of that process of bringing that look to life. Did that come naturally? That was a wild experience. NSFW posts must be tagged 5. Peyton Elizabeth Lee is doing it all. Peyton said she loved how the film shows a very strong, great, platonic friendship. DRAPER: They were actually probably the best behaved actors on set. 5. 3. Associated With Born in New York City, she moved to Manhattan Beach, California, and began acting at the age of 10. Has a sister named Ella and a brother named Julian. Genre drama, parody, sci-fi, comedy Mandy and Ben are strictly best friends. Collider: When you read this script, what were the things that you most connected with? This site uses cookies to serve you better. HollywoodLife spoke EXCLUSIVELY with the actress about her exciting new roles and her first experience as a co-producer. Instead of choosing between them, Lahela chooses herself and heads out on the open road in her mobile clinic. She was born in May 22, 2004, in New York City. As the teen star's popularity grows, dating rumors increase. 10 of Roger Ebert's Most Hated Zero-Star Reviews, The Oscar for Best Picture That the Academy Retroactively Took Away, Who Is Lumalee, The Super Mario Bros. Movies Adorably Depressed Blue Star. Peyton Elizabeth Lee is an American actress who first came to public attention for playing the titular character on Disney's Andi Mack from 2017 to 2019. Ive had a very non-traditional upbringing working and doing school on set, online, and on Zoom during COVID, so I think it was definitely that I always knew I wanted to experience in some capacity.. But theres no love triangle drama. Shes not saying no to either of them or both of them. Shes just saying yes to herself. Peyton seems to be a pretty private person, as there is no information on any of her past relationships. FamousBirthdays.com - use subject to the practices disclosed in our privacy policy. Peyton Elizabeth Lee (born May 22, 2004[1]) is an American actress. In addition, she had guest roles in Shameless, Scandal, and Stumptown. Images must be of Peyton Elizabeth Lee over the age of 18. Directed by Anya Adams (a veteran of such TV series as Black-ish, Glow and Yellowjackets) and written by Anthony Lombardo (Modern Family), what follows is sweeter and more clever than the majority of its peers. He made my whole time feel great. Christina Radish is the Senior Entertainment Reporter at Collider. Few events loom larger in the minds of movie teenagers than prom. LEE: He kissed me and I cried. She rolls her eyes at the increasingly elaborate promposals her classmates contrive and values her friendship with Ben more than whatever joys prom could offer, but the softer side that inevitably emerges feels as bighearted and authentic as they come. Prior to landing the role in Andi Mack in 2017 she appeared in Shameless in 2011 and in the series Scandal in 2012. She was a guest-star on the Kerry Washington starring series Scandal. I remember that I was giggling a little bit. This is going to be fantastic. The craziest thing to me, when I read the script, and the thing I was most excited to do, but also most terrified to do, was my Promposal. She crosses paths with Graham again, who has decided to chart his own path and take a gap year. Peyton Elizabeth Lee. Peyton has more than 2 million followers on Instagram. Peyton Elizabeth Lee is a talented American actress who is prominently known for playing the titular character in Disneys family show,Andi Mack. LEE: It was really fun. Peyton Elizabeth Lee excels in the lead role with a performance that would make Molly Ringwald proud. Seeing that manifested in the clothing itself was really special. It was fun because Milo and I developed such a strong friendship shooting Prom Pact, and then he followed me to Hawaii, Peyton said. Peyton attended acting classes atPlayhouse West. Search instead in Creative? 2023 Variety Media, LLC. She is known for playing the title role on the Disney Channel series Andi Mack. We all have those big fantasies about what life could look like, what love could look like and feel like and be like. We heard the music, but we couldnt hear ourselves, and everyone could only hear us screaming words that we didnt even know that well. I think one of the things I loved so much about the script when I first read it was the Mandy and Ben relationship, and the fact that it shows a very strong, great, platonic friendship between a boy and a girl, Peyton said. Locations paris, submarine, new york. "Disney Channel - Andi Mack - Show Bios (Peyton Elizabeth Lee)", "Manhattan Beach student stars in new Disney Channel series 'Andi Mack', "Peyton Elizabeth Lee Opens Up About Her Family's Heritage", "Peyton Elizabeth Lee's first few days at college! Peyton is represented byEntertainment Lab. In addition to appearing in a few television series minor roles, Peyton has also appeared in television commercials. It seems that Peyton Lees talents go on and on. She gained huge fame for her starring role as Andi Mack, which she is playing on the Disney Channel's comedy series "Andi Mack". Who doesnt love Disney teen shows that deal with timely subject matter? Theres definitely some Pretty In Pink energy in Prom Pact, especially with the dynamics Mandy has with Ben and Graham. She has also studied acting at the Marnie Cooper School of Acting Inc and Margie Haber Studio. 931. She has been romantically linked toMilo Manheim. You can have love and enjoy the experience that is living. I talked to Kourtney Kang, our creator and writer, a lot about her vision for it and what was behind it and sort of understanding why we were doing it, Peyton explained. That scene is so great because it reminds me so much of my own life. What stood out to you? Its just not true, in my opinion, that boys and girls cant be just friends. 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