Janel Parrish
Biography
Janel Parrish is an American actress and singer. Born on October 30, 1988, in Oahu, Hawaii, she is known for her acting credits. She has appeared in various roles, including Mona Vanderwaal in the mystery-drama franchise Pretty Little Liars and Margot Covey in the To All the Boys film series. Parrish also portrayed Young Cosette in the Broadway production of Les Misérables and Jade in the teen comedy film Bratz. Her acting credits include 56 known titles. She is a female actor with a content score of 100.
Career overview
Janel Parrish is an American actress and singer. She began her acting career at a young age, with a notable early role as Young Cosette in a Broadway production of Les Misérables. Parrish's early work also includes a role as Jade in the teen comedy film Bratz.
Parrish gained significant recognition for her portrayal of Mona Vanderwaal in the mystery-drama franchise Pretty Little Liars, which she starred in from 2010 to 2017, and reprised in 2019. She also appeared in the To All the Boys film series, playing the role of Margot Covey from 2018 to 2021.
Throughout her career, Janel Parrish has accumulated a significant number of acting credits, with over 50 known roles. Her work in film and television has established her as a versatile and accomplished actress.
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- Two for Tee (2026) as Tee
- Christmas on Duty (2025) as Blair Birch
- Return to Office (2025) as Liv
- The Littles (2025) as Sarah
- Finding Mr. Christmas (2024) as Self - Guest Judge
- Sugarplummed (2024) as Sugarplum
- Haunted Wedding (2024) as Jane
- XO, Kitty (2023) as Margot Song Covey
- Family History Mysteries: Buried Past (2023) as Sophie McClaren
- Never Been Chris'd (2023) as Naomi
- Run & Gun (2022) as Faith
- Until We Meet Again (2022) as Lisa Wagner
- To All the Boys: Always and Forever (2021) as Margot Song Covey
- The Netflix Afterparty (2021) as Self
- Coyote Creek Christmas (2021) as Paige Parker
- Christmas Is Canceled (2021) as Brandy Barnes
- Right in Front of Me (2021) as Carly
- Scooby-Doo, Where Are You Now! (2021) as Janel Parrish - Host
- To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (2020) as Margot Song Covey
- Mighty Oak (2020) as Gina Jackson
- Holly & Ivy (2020) as Melody Knapp
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Gazelle
- Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists (2019) as Mona Vanderwaal
- Trespassers (2019) as Estelle
- Magnum P.I. (2018) as Maleah
- To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018) as Margot Song Covey
- I'll Be Watching (2018) as Kate Riley
- Tiger (2018) as Charlotte
- Rush Hour (2016) as Nina Sloane
- Rosewood (2015) as Selena Monet
- Disney Parks Unforgettable Christmas Celebration (2015) as Self - Host
- The Mysteries of Laura (2014) as Jillian Havemeyer
- High School Possession (2014) as Lauren Brady
- Something Wicked (2013) as Ronnie
- Good Mythical Morning (2012) as Self
- Celeste & Jesse Forever (2012) as Savannah
- 4 Wedding Planners (2011) as Hoku
- One Kine Day (2011) as Leilani
- Hawaii Five-0 (2010) as Rebecca Fine
- Pretty Little Liars (2010) as Mona Vanderwaal
- Triple Dog (2010) as Cicely
- Drop Dead Diva (2009) as Chelsea Putnam
- Fired Up! (2009) as Lana
- April Showers (2009) as Vicki
- True Jackson, VP (2008) as Kyla
- Bratz (2007) as Jade
- Heroes (2006) as May
- Dancing with the Stars (2005) as Self - Contestant
- Zoey 101 (2005) as Sarah
- The O.C. (2003) as Leah
- The Bernie Mac Show (2001) as Laura
- Teen Choice Awards (1999) as Self - Presenter
- Baywatch (1989)
- Stockholm Squad
- Bound for Glory
- Sydney vs. Sean as Sydney