Janel Parrish is an American actress and singer. She is best known for playing Mona Vanderwaal on the Freeform mystery drama series Pretty Little Liars. She is also known for portraying Young Cosette in the Broadway production of Les Misérables and Jade in the teen comedy film Bratz. In 2014, Parrish participated in the 19th season of Dancing with the Stars, taking third place. She also appeared in the 2018 Netflix film To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before.
Birth Name
Janel Meilani Parrish
Nickname
Janel
Profession
Actress, Model, Singer-Songwriter
Genre
Pop, Electro-Pop, Bubblegum Pop
Instruments
Vocals, Piano
Labels
Geffen Records
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Janel Parrish was born on October 30, 1988 in Honolulu, Hawaii, United States.
Age
She is currently 30 years old.
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Nationality
American
Ethnicity
Multiracial
She is half Chinese on her mother’s side and half Caucasian on her father’s side.
Education
Parrish attended Moanalua Elementary School and Moanalua High School in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Family Details
- Father – Mark Parrish (European ancestry)
- Mother – Joanne Parrish (Han Chinese ancestry)
- Siblings – Melissa Parrish (Sister)
Manager
- Rough Diamond Management, Llc.
Marital Status
Single
Boyfriend / Spouse
Janel Parrish dated –
- Brant Daugherty (2010-2013) – From February 2010 to March 2013, actors Janel and Brant Daugherty dated each other.
- Payson Lewis (2013-2014) – In October 2013, Parrish started dating Payson Lewis after meeting him on the Broadway. They were an item for a complete year and she left him in October 2014 to date her Dancing with the Stars partner, Valentin Chmerkovskiy.
- Val Chmerkovskiy (2014) – Janel competed in the 19th season of Dancing with the Stars and was paired with Ukrainian pro dancer, Val Chmerkovskiy. During her time on the show, she dated him. The relationship started on October 6, 2014 and went until December 3, 2014. By the way, the pair finished third in the show.
- Justin Altamura (2015-Present) – American band The Iron Heart‘s bassist, Justin Altamura and Janel Parrish were working on a music together and gradually, in May 2015, they started dating each other.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 2 inches
- In centimeters – 157 cm
- In meters – 1.57 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 50 kg
- In Pounds – 110 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 33-25-34
- Bust – 33 inches
- Waist – 25 inches
- Hip – 34 inches
- Bra Size – 32B
Body Build
Slim
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Light Brown
Dress Size
Her dress size is 4 (US).
Shoe Size
She wears a size 6.5 (US) shoe.
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Playing the role as Mona Vanderwaalon the ABC Family series Pretty Little Liars since 2010.
Single Debut
She debuted in music with her electro-pop song “Rainy Day” for the 2007 movie Bratz: The Movie. She also wrote the song herself.
Film Debut
She debuted via 1999 movie Too Rich: The Secret Life of Doris Duke. The movie is a 4 part mini-series in which Janel’s role is uncredited.
Television Debut
In 1999 again, she guest appeared in the American action drama series, Baywatch for her role as Hina in its 10th season for their very first two episodes.
Brand Endorsements
She has no endorsement deals.
Distinctive Features
Honey brown eyes
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Po’okela Awards | Leading Female in a Play | To Kill a Mockingbird | Nominated | ||
| 2000 | Po’okela Awards | Leading Female in a Musical | Here’s Love | Nominated | |
| 2002 | Po’okela Awards | Leading Female in a Musical | On Dragonfly Wings | Nominated | |
| 2012 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV – Villain | Pretty Little Liars | Won | |
| 2013 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV – Villain | Pretty Little Liars | Won | |
| 2013 | TV Guide Awards | Favorite Villain | Pretty Little Liars | Nominated | |
| 2014 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV – Villain | Pretty Little Liars | Nominated | |
| 2016 | Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV – Villain | Pretty Little Liars | Won | |
| Teen Choice Awards | Choice TV – Villain | Pretty Little Liars | Won |
Janel Parrish Favorite
- Favorite Perfume – Tom Ford’s Black Orchid
- Beauty Products – Soap & Glory Glow Solution, Nars Blush in Orgasm, Rosebud Perfume Co. Lip Balm, Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Bourbon
- Favorite Fashion Designers – Riccardo Tisci, Frida Giannini, Alexander Wang, Prabal Gurung, Rag & Bone
- Favorite Shoe Designer – Christian Louboutin, Tabitha Simmons
Janel Parrish Net Worth
Janel Parrish’s net worth has accumulated to approximately $1 million dollars.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Janel Parrish
- Instagram – janelparrish
- Twitter – Janel Parrish
Some Lesser Known Facts About Janel Parrish
- She started playing piano at the age of 6.
- She is good friends with Pretty Little Liars co-stars Ashley Benson, Brant Daugherty and Lucy Hale. Parrish is also close friends with Skyler Shaye, Bratz: The Movie co-star.
- Janel first came into prominence when she won the local talent competitions in Hawaii.
- She is a songwriter too and had been on Broadway.
- Due to her mixed ethnicity, she is called Happa in Hawaii. Happa is a term to describe a half Asian person.
- In 2007, Parrish was signed to Geffen Records as a solo artist to produce her first album.
- In February 2012, Parrish returned to her stage roots in a production of the musical Spring Awakening.
- In August 2014, Parrish was announced as one of the celebrities competing on the 19th season of Dancing with the Stars.
- In April 2015, she released two songs, “Heart Made of Stone” and “Senseless”, both of which she co-wrote with Vince Pizzinga.
- Visit her official website @ janelparrish.com.
