As Twist magazine puts it, she is a “total hair chameleon”. From brunette to blond to bold bangs or super-long extensions, 20-year-old American actress Kelli Berglund has done it all when it comes to hairstyles. But if you think that’s because she is suffering from an identity crisis, you will be very much mistaken. Best known for her portrayal of the superfast bionic teenager Bree Davenport in Disney XD’s hit TV series ‘Lab Rats’ and its spin-off ‘Lab Rats: The Elite Force’, she is a very hard-working actress who has fought her way to stardom after many rejections. Today she has a fan base of nearly 3 million across social media channels and nobody, least of all Kelli herself, has any doubt about her identity as a fast-rising Hollywood celebrity. Apart from acting, she is a singer and an accomplished dancer. She is also a conscientious soul who has worked to raise money for victims of child abuse. In 2015, she collaborated with The Style Club to launch a clothing line called ‘Muse’. She was born and brought up in Moorpark, California where she still lives with her parents and younger sister Kirra. kelli berglund biography (born February 9, 1996) is an American actress and dancer. She is best known for playing Bree Davenport.
Kelli’s journey to stardom began when she was 9 years old and a talent scout spotted her at a dance performance. After appearing in a few commercials, she made her first screen appearance in an indie short film in 2006. That same year, she landed a role on the TLC TV series Hip Hop Harry, where her dancing talent helped her stand out. In 2006, she also screen-tested for a role in the film The Game Plan alongside Dwayne Johnson. Although she didn’t get the role, she realized that she loved acting. Kelli always wanted to be an actress, and she finally got her big break when she was cast in the role of Bree in 2012. The TV series went on to become a hit, and Kelli has since gone on to land a number of other diverse roles in both TV and film. Today, she is considered one of the freshest faces in the industry, and her latest movie, ‘A Christmas of Many Colors: Circle of Love’, is currently in post-production.
What Makes Kelli Berglund So Special
Despite facing rejection after rejection, she refused to give up on her acting career. Her hard work and perseverance eventually paid off when she landed the role of Bree. Since then, she has shown her excellent comic timing in ‘Lab Rats and her emotional range in films like ‘Raising the Bar’. She is also involved in the fashion industry, showing her creativity and charm. But what makes her really special is her grounded approach to life. She says, “I look up to people like Selena Gomez, who has kept a really good head on her shoulders,” emphasizing how well she realizes not to let fame get to her head.
Beyond Fame
Kelli is a great dancer specializing in lyrical contemporary and jazz. Through her fashion line, she has also given expression to her creativity. Also as part of the line-up for Disney Channel’s Circle of Stars 2014, she has featured as a singer for a cover version of “Do you want to build a snowman” from the film ‘Frozen’. Apart from her involvement with fashion and entertainment and despite her fame and extremely busy schedule, for the last several years Berglund has found time to work for the welfare of suspected victims of child abuse. Together with the Audrey Hepburn C.A.R.E.S Team and the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, she has made a big difference in the lives of many children.
Career
Berglund’s career began at a young age when she started appearing on TLC’s Hip Hop Harry. Since then, she has gone on to appear on Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader and America’s Next Producer. Berglund has also appeared in the indie film, Bye Bye Benjamin. In addition to her work on TV and in film, Berglund has also appeared in commercials for Old Navy, Hyundai, Bratz, McDonald’s, and Mattel. She has also been featured in print and modeling campaigns for Reebok and the Camarillo Academy of Performing Arts. Berglund is an accomplished dancer and has won many awards for her lyrical contemporary, hip-hop, tap, and jazz techniques. Though she is equally versatile in these types of dance, her favorite style is contemporary — a blend of ballet and jazz.
Berglund stars as Bree, a bionic super-human with lightning-speed abilities, in the Disney XD live-action comedy series Lab Rats. Bree is one of the three bionic teen siblings who try to navigate a “normal” world of school, friends, and family, with the occasional bionic glitch. In 2013, Berglund was a guest star in the Disney XD series Kickin’ It, where she played a karate prodigy named Sloane Jennings. Also, her character sings the song “Had Me @ Hello” in a duet with Olivia Holt’s character.
In mid-2013, Berglund began work on an upcoming Disney Channel Original Movie, How to Build a Better Boy. The film is being shot in Toronto, Canada, and Berglund plays Mae Hartley, one of the two main roles. The other is filled by China Anne McClain. The film is directed by Paul Hoen and is set to premiere in 2014.
Personal Life
Berglund is a native Californian of Swedish, Italian, German, English, Scottish, and Irish descent. She resides in Moorpark, California, with her parents Mark and Michelle Berglund, and younger sister Kirra. Berglund is a student in Moorpark High School’s independent study program. When she’s not in school, she enjoys swimming, spending time with her sister, and creating original films on her computer.
Behind The Curtains
Kelli lives with her happily married parents Mark and Michelle and her younger sister Kirra who also happens to be an amazing dancer. She graduated from Moorpark High School, California. The actress has been in relationships with Spencer Boldman (2012-13), Noah Centineo (2013-14), and Sterling Beaumon (2014-15). Since her break-up with Beaumon, she has been friendly with Tyler Wilson with rumors that she has been dating him. But Kelli hasn’t clearly confirmed this yet.
Trivia
In April 2016, Kelli was arrested by the Police on suspicion of using a fake ID to hide her age and enter an exclusive zone in the Coachella Music Festival. She was, however, released after the issue of just a citation and continued to have a good time at the festival.