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Birth name: Ashley Ward Parker. Born: August 1, 1981 Redding, California, USA. Ashley Parker Angel biography (bio): Ashley Parker Angel is a singer and actor, best known as a member of the now-defunct boy band O-Town. Born Ashley Ward Parker in Redding, California, he got his current last name from his stepfather, Ron Angel. O-Town: During the production of the reality show that gave birth to O-Town, Making the Band, many of Ashley's co-workers considered him perfect for the role of a boy band member, as a result of his passion, enthusiasm, talent, and boyish good looks. He is often considered the group's heartthrob. O-Town went on to sell over 5.6 million albums worldwide. However, the popularity of the group never approached the success of other bands in their genre. Once Making the Band had finished its television run, O-Town floundered. The members signed numerous contracts, many that didn't benefit them. Ashley, like other members of the band, was left without financial security, despite wide-spread media exposure. O-Town disbanded in 2003. Personal life: After O-Town's demise, Angel embarked on an effort to start a solo career. In the meantime, he has established a more normal life outside the public eye. In May 2005, he became engaged to Tiffany Lynn with whom he now has a son, Lyric Lynn-Angel. Solo work: In 2004, Ashley signed a solo deal with Blackground/Universal Records. His debut album was released on May 16, 2006. In 2006, Angel starred in an MTV reality series There and Back, which chronicled his life in the aftermath of the break-up of O-Town and his transition to a career as a solo artist. The show chronicled his financial struggles, the production of his new album, his relationship troubles and the birth of his first son. The theme song to the show was "Soundtrack to Your Life", a song from his first solo album. The song was produced by The Matrix following the firing of Soul Power as producers. The first single, "Let U Go", made the Billboard Top 20. He also opened for Ashlee Simpson during her June–July 2006 tour. He was joined on tour by Devin Bronson, who is best known for his guitar work with Kelly Osbourne and Avril Lavigne. Devin played lead guitar for Angel. Other work: * Angel is known in the video gaming world as the voice of Alex in the Lunar series dating back to Sega CD and also made an appearance in the Sega Saturn game Magic Knight Rayearth as the voice of Ferio. * In December 2002, Angel made a cameo appearance in the MTV cartoon series Clone High. * Angel also appeared in the 1999 straight-to-video movie Longshot along with the other members of O-Town as well as many other teen celebrities such as Britney Spears, 'N Sync, and LFO. * Angel has also competed on the television program Celebrity Cooking Showdown. The show had such low ratings that the finals were aired online as opposed to on television. Angel made it to the finals but did not win, partly because he lacerated his hand with a knife during the challenge. * He also had an episode of "My Own" which appears on MTV (where teens can find people that are most like the celebrity of their dreams) based on him. Solo Music: His first single "Let U Go" debuted on MTV's Total Request Live March 14, 2006, and on March 24, 2006 he reached #1. The single is his first as a solo artist and his first from the breakup of O-Town. His solo debut album Soundtrack to Your Life was released on May 16, 2006. It debuted at #5 on the Billboard Top-200 Albums Chart, selling over 72,000 copies. It was also featured in the 2006 FIFA World Cup video game. On April 1, 2006, the song was #1 on iTunes. For the week of April 29, 2006 "Let U Go" debuted at #17 on the Billboard Hot 100. Hairspray: The Musical: Angel has made his Broadway debut starring in Hairspray on Broadway and playing the role of Link Larkin. His first show was in Mid January and he will be doing the part for a few months. Angel is currently starring alongside Shannon Durig as Tracy Turnblad. He will be in the role until October of 2007, unless he renews his contract. |
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