Ava Michelle is an American actress. She rose to prominence for her role in Netflix’s Tall Girl (2019) and Tall Girl 2 (2022).
She’s also a regular cast of Dance Moms (2014–2017) in third to seventh seasons, along with being Select Ensemble’s member in the fourth season temporarily.
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Career
She landed her first entertainment career after she appeared in the 2014 reality show, Dance Moms, as a guest dancer.
At that time, she became a dancer for the Select Team in Season 4 and survived there until 4 years later.
In 2016, she tried another dance show, So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation, but she was cut in the first episode because of her height.
Ava then tried to become a runway model in 2017, where she modeled and did catwalk for New York Fashion Week.
She later joined a tour around the United States with the cast of Dance Moms in 2018, which was followed by her debut in the acting world.
Ava appeared in two episodes of the series The Bold and the Beautiful (2018) and later followed by her first major role in the acting world.
Her career breakthrough came in 2019 when she played Jodi Kreyman in the Netflix movie, Tall Girl.
Since then, she later appeared again for Tall Girl 2 in 2022, where the production process began in 2021.
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Profile
- Real Name: Ava Michelle Cota
- Stage Name: Ava Michelle
- Nickname: Ava
- Birthday: April 10, 2002
- Birthplace: Fenton, Michigan, United States
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Nationality: American
- Religion: –
- Profession: Actress
- Education: –
- Hobbies: Singing, Dancing, Traveling
- Facebook: –
- Twitter: @avamichelle2002
- Instagram: @ava.michelle
- TikTok: @avamichelle02
- YouTube: Ava Michelle Official
Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance
- Height: 187 cm (6’2″)
- Weight: 65 kg (143 lbs)
- Blood Type: –
- Hair Color: Blonde
- Eye Color: Blue
- Body Measurements: 32-24-34 (Bust -32, Waist -24, and Hips -34 inches)
- Shoe Size: 10 (US)
- Dress Size: 4 (US)
Family
- Father: Rick Cota
- Mother: Jeannette Cota
- Brother: Devon Michelle
- Sister: –
Boyfriend & Dating History
Bryan Pearn
She’s been dating Bryan, who’s a model, since August 2021. He’s also appointed as the artistic director of her and her mother’s clothing line, Identified Clothing.
Net Worth
She’s estimated to have accumulated around $1 million to $2 million of net worth. She seemed to earn her income primarily from her profession as an actress.
Facts
- Ava has a big passion for dancing.
- She has been learning how to dance since she was just a child.
- Ava is able to dance a variety of dance genres, such as jazz, ballet, and many more.
- Her father is a businessman.
- Ava’s mother is a housewife.
- Her body ratio is 32-24-34.
- Tom Holland is her favorite actor.
- She loves Paris as her favorite destination.
- Her ideal type is…
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Movies
- Tall Girl 2 (2022), as Jodi Kreyman
- Tall Girl (2019), as Jodi Kreyman
- A Christmas Dinner (2018), as Sophia Bailey
- Mamma Mia! (2018), as Anna
- This Is Me (2018), as Olivia Newton-John
Drama Series
- The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS | 2018), as Forrester model
TV Shows
- So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation (Fox | 2016), as contestant
- Dance Moms (Lifetime | 2014-2017), as guest dancer
Quotes
“[Social media] is a blessing in which we can learn, educate ourselves and each other, bring awareness to many topics and share passions with people across the world. I think it’s a curse in which it has become a space that isn’t real. It is the highlight reel of anyone’s life so we feel we can’t share our true lives or selves without being judged or receiving hate.”
“My appearance and ability has been torn apart on social media starting around age 11. It was really hard. Especially as a young girl trying to figure out why strangers would say such terrible things about you. I learned to lean on those who love me and support me for who I am.”
“A joke never comes with the sacrifice of making someone else feel bad about themselves. Joking about someone in a negative way, is still bullying.”
“Lean on those around you who love you. You are not alone in this and those words that are being said don’t define you. Know when to get off of social media, and go do something that makes you happy.”
“No matter what you do, you will never make everyone happy. Don’t stop your happiness in fear that someone will try to take it from you, you are worth more than that.”
“I do a lot of I Am affirmations. They change everyday… I am loved. I am strong. I am worthy. I am supported. etc.”
“Kindness is love, and love is our human nature.”
“I had a very normal, small town upbringing. My mom owned a dance studio that was like my second home. I danced, went to school, danced some more. It wasn’t until I was like 10 that I started pursuing it seriously. And then that’s when Dance Moms happened.”
“Dance was my life. That’s what I lived and breathed and did every day.”
“The social media bullying hit me hard. The things that people can say when they’re behind a computer is just, it’s insane. And being an 11-year-old and having people saying that I was anorexic and that my mom wasn’t feeding me, it’s really hard to understand the fact that they’re not true.”
“Acting classes were one of the best self discovery journeys I’ve ever done. In dance I was such a perfectionist. I was so hard on myself, and everything had to be perfect. And I think with acting I can really just let that go.”
“It took a lot of self-reflection and knowing who I am, that I am taking care of my body, and never ever reading the comments. I am really proud of myself because I’ve overcome so many obstacles. I was always told, ‘dream big,’ and what’s happened is bigger than what I thought was big. And to me that is still the most mind-blowing thing ever.”
“I was in New York waiting for a light to change and a man my mom’s age got out of his parked truck and ran up to me yelling ‘Tall Girl! Tall Girl! I watched [your movie] with my girlfriend and we love it!’ And it was just so sweet. I love when parents come up to me and [compliment] the film. That’s always cool to hear.”
As an actress and dancer, Ava Michelle always keeps improving her ability and skills in the entertainment world. She also never gives up to reach her own dream. Awesome!