Anna Maria Perez de Tagle
She transitioned from Disney Channel charm to Broadway grace, becoming a role model for young Filipino-American performers.
Born 1990 (age 36)·American actress and singer·Birthday: December 23·Millennials
Biography
Anna Maria Perez de Tagle grew up in San Francisco with a showbiz pedigree, her grandmother being a famous singer in the Philippines. Her breakout came not with a whisper but with a guitar riff, playing the sweet-natured Ella in Disney's 'Camp Rock' films alongside Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers. This catapulted her into the teen spotlight, with a recurring role on 'Hannah Montana' solidifying her as a face of the late-2000s Disney generation. But Perez de Tagle deliberately pivoted, trading pop sets for the stage, making her Broadway debut in the 2011 revival of 'Godspell'. Her career path, embracing both mainstream television and theatrical rigor, alongside her vocal pride in her Filipino heritage, has made her a significant figure for representation in the industry.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Anna was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Anna Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Anna's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Starred as Ella Pador in the popular Disney Channel Original Movies 'Camp Rock' and 'Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam'.
- Made her Broadway debut in the 2011 revival of the musical 'Godspell' at the Circle in the Square Theatre.
- Portrayed Ashley Dewitt in the hit Disney Channel series 'Hannah Montana'.
- Played the role of Joy Moy in the 2009 remake of the film 'Fame'.
Did You Know?
Her full name is Anna Maria Francesca Enriquez Kline.
Her grandmother, Sylvia La Torre, was a famous singer and actress in the Philippines.
She performed the song 'Introducing Me' in 'Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam'.
“I grew up with music in my blood; it's my family's gift and my own language.”
