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West Coast Trail
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hideWest Coast Trail
distance (km)
0 Pachena Bay
10 Pachena Lighthouse
12
14
17
23
Klanaway River
25
32 Nitinat Narrows
41
44 Carmanah Lighthouse
45 Chez Monique's
Carmanah Creek
46
48
Walbran Creek
53
Cullite Creek
58
62
Camper Creek
70
75 Gordon River
75
Hikers on the beach just south of the Carmanah Lighthouse
The West Coast Trail, originally called the Dominion Lifesaving Trail, is a 75 km (47 mi) backpacking trail following the southwestern edge of Vancouver Island in British Columbia, Canada. It was built in 1907 to facilitate the rescue of shipwrecked survivors along the coast, part of the treacherous Graveyard of the Pacific. It is now part of the Pacific Rim National Park and is often rated by hiking guides as one of the world's top hiking trails.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]
The West Coast Trail is open from May 1 until September 30. It is accessible to hikers outside this period but Parks Canada does not guarantee the accessibility of services (such as search and rescue) in the offseason.[citation needed]
Contents
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1 History
2 Description
3 Wildlife
4 Winter 2006/2007 damage
5 See also
6 References
7 Further reading
8 External links
History[edit]
A view of the Pacific coast from the West Coast Trail
The West Coast Trail passes through the traditional territory of the Pacheedaht, Ditidaht, Huu-ay-aht, and Nuu-chah-nulth peoples, who have inhabited the area for more than 4000 years.[9] Native trails, used for trade and travel, existed in the area prior to European settlement.
European use of the trail area was originally to facilitate the construction and maintenance of a telegraph line between Victoria and Cape Beale. Because of the high number of shipwrecks along this stretch of coast in the late 1800s (see Graveyard of the Pacific), the Pachena Point Lighthouse and the Dominion Lifesaving Trail were constructed.
The reefs and breakers off the west coast of Vancouver Island had long posed a serious danger to navigation, and at the start of the 20th-century lifesaving infrastructure on the sparsely populated island was still primitive despite the heavy traffic serving the Pacific coast between San Francisco and Alaska. One source cites almost five hundred wrecks around Vancouver Island alone.[10] Although some plans were already underway to improve the infrastructure, the public outcry which followed the wreck of the SS Valencia in January 1906 spurred the Canadian government to undertake a comprehensive plan for improvements. The resulting trail was dubbed the Dominion Lifesaving Trail, sometimes misidentified by modern sources as The West Coast Lifesaving Trail.
The plan included:
The construction of a new lighthouse at Pachena Point (12 km or 7.5 mi south of Bamfield), near where the Valencia had run aground.
The introduction of wireless telegraphy on the BC coast through the construction of five wireless stations at Pachena Point, Estevan Point (where a lighthouse was added in 1910), Cape Lazo (near Comox, on the eastern coast of the island), Point Grey (in Vancouver), and Gonzales Hill (in Victoria). Among these, only Pachena Point is located on the Dominion Lifesaving Trail. Each station was initially expected to have a range of about 150 km (93 mi), hence their spacing.[11] The introduction of wireless service led to the rapid adoption of this technology by vessels plying the coastal trade.
The construction of shelters at 8 km (5.0 mi) intervals on the trail. Each shelter had a telegraph with instructions for use in several languages, survival provisions like blankets and rations, and directions on navigating the trail.[12]
Establishment of the Bamfield Lifeboat Station. In 1908, the station was equipped with a state of the art 36-foot (10.97 m) motor lifeboat (MLB) built to a United States Lifesaving Service specification by the Electric Launch Company (Elco) of Bayonne, New Jersey. The Elco 36 ft (10.97 m) was the world's first purpose-built MLB, and over the next half century hundreds of similar boats would be constructed for lifesaving stations in the US and Canada.[13]
The trail allowed shipwreck survivors and rescuers to travel the forest making use of the telegraph line and cabins. In 1973 the trail became part of Pacific Rim National Park and has been continuously upgraded.
The current trail passes through numerous Indian Reserves (Pacheedaht: Gordon River #2 & Cullite #3; Ditidaht: Carmanah #6, Claoose #4, Wyah #3 & Tsuquanah #2; Huu-ay-aht: Masit #13). In the 1970s, a lack of regulation resulted in hikers trespassing on culturally important and environmentally sensitive First Nations archaeological sites, such as villages and refuges on Reserve lands. As a result of this trespass on the traditional territory and cultural property of First Nations living in the area, hikers are now required to remain on the trail when passing through any Reserve areas. To accommodate the growing interest in off-trail historical sites, the Ditidaht First Nation now offers guided adventure tours through their traditional lands.[14]
Canadian Coast Guard Station Bamfield is still in operation and now hosts the CCG's Rigid Hull Inflatable Operator Training School.
Description[edit]
Tsusiat Falls, a major campground on the trail
The trail starts at Bamfield near Barkley Sound and runs south to Port Renfrew on Port San Juan Bay. In 1902, Bamfield became the North America terminus of the All Red Line's Pacific submarine cable, which spanned the globe linking the British Empire. A trail was constructed to carry the line south to Victoria (and thence across Canada to link up with the Transatlantic telegraph cable at Heart's Content, Newfoundland), as well as providing telegraph service to the lighthouses at Cape Beale (on Barkley Sound) and Carmanah Point (27 km or 17 mi north of Port Renfrew, at the mouth of the Strait of Juan de Fuca).
Hikers can choose to begin the trail in Port Renfrew and travel north, or in Bamfield and travel south. The southern parts of the trail are far more challenging than the flatter area in the north. Overnight hikers must buy a permit, as only a set number of people are allowed to be on the trail at any one time. However, individuals are permitted to visit during the day at no expense.
Colourful intertidal rock formations at Owen Point
The trail itself winds through forests, bogs, slippery moss-covered ladders, climbing, repelling and beach treks. Hikers have a choice in parts of the trail to stay in the highlands, which is much boggier, or try to make progress on the beach, which is slow, but easier on the feet. The trail passes old growth trees, waterfalls, streams and thick patches of deep mud. Along the coast, the trail includes sand and pebble beaches, headlands, and exposed shelf and boulders at low tide. The trail often diverts inland to avoid dangerous surge channels and impassable headlands, where cliffs descend straight into the sea even at low tide. Portions of the beach sections can be made impassable by high tides. Tide tables and maps are issued by Parks Canada staff to all hikers prior to starting the trek. In some inland areas the trail consists of a boardwalk, which can be in disrepair and covered with moss and mud.
One of many ladder series on the trail
The main designated campgrounds along the way feature bear boxes for safe storage of food, an outhouse, and a view of the Pacific Ocean and Olympic Peninsula when the sea fog is not present. This fog offers a unique perspective as the beach and sky are clear, while the view just off shore is blocked. There are also numerous smaller campsites along the trail, with varying amenities, which can offer a quieter experience away from the often crowded main campsites. As 30 people may start the trail from each direction each day, it is not unusual to find many groups of hikers spending the night at any given main campsite.
Waterfall on the Darling River
The trail is still extremely rugged and requires a high level of fitness, knowledge, and skill to complete, although in the last 10 to 15 years it has been upgraded to facilitate easier hiking and safety for those with less experience. This has changed the nature and challenge of the trail somewhat but has made it easier for hikers to explore the coast. It has been recommended that hikers travel in groups as a measure of safety, but some also hike the trail solo. To cross the larger rivers and streams hikers must ride cable car suspensions, while smaller or slower waterways are bridged only by fallen logs or may even require wading. There are two waterways that require a boat to cross: the Gordon River, at the southern trailhead, and the Nitinat Narrows, near the midpoint of the trail. A ferry service is operated by the local First Nation. The trail includes some three dozen ladder structures, some of them 30 feet (9.1 m) high, that hikers must ascend or descend. Hikers usually take an average of 7 days to complete the trip, allowing visitors to stop at some point for a day, although it has been run in a single day.[15][16] Approximately 6000 backpackers complete the trail every year, with 1–2% requiring emergency evacuation due to injury, illness, or hypothermia.[17]
There are two locations on the trail where food can be bought: 1) the ferry operator, Doug, at Nitinat Narrows at km 32 (mile 20) has fresh seafood, a choice between salmon and crabs, baked potatoes and corn; 2) Chez Monique's on the beach, just south of the Carmanah Lighthouse, sells a variety of burgers (beef, salmon, cod, halibut and egg+veggie). Both locations also sell soft drinks. Other than these two locations, hikers must be entirely self-sufficient and prepared for the back country conditions of the trail. Hiking the West Coast Trail is a major attraction for adventure seekers coming to British Columbia to experience the Pacific Northwest's scenery, wildlife, culture, and weather. The West Coast Trail remains one of the most famous trails in Canada.
Transportation services are available at both ends of the trail via Trail Bus[18] or float plane. Hikers who do not wish to complete the trail can also take a water taxi at Nitinat Narrows to the other end of Nitinat Lake, but this is a time-consuming process as the taxi will normally only transport hikers who wish to leave the trail after 5:00 pm as it is used before then to allow hikers to cross from north to south or the reverse and land travel is slow and tedious.
Wildlife[edit]
Wildlife that can be encountered include cougars, black bears, wolves, hummingbirds, orcas, gray whales, seals, sea lions, and eagles. There are also abundant tidal pools on the beach portions, where hikers can see a variety of molluscs, sea anemones, and fish. Hikers are told how to react to possible encounters with dangerous animals (cougars, bears, and wolves) at the mandatory orientation session prior to starting the trail.
During certain times of the year, there is the possibility of encountering seal pups on the beach. The pups should not be approached, as the mother may then abandon the pup. All wildlife on the trail should only be viewed from a safe distance.
Winter 2006/2007 damage[edit]
In January 2007 it was revealed that intense storms during the previous weeks had severely damaged the trail. The full extent of the damage was not initially known, but an estimated 3000 trees had been downed, a bridge and cable car were destroyed, and a serious landslide at kilometre 12 (mile 7) was discovered.[19] In March, C$500,000 in extra funding from the federal government was announced to assist with the cleanup.[20][21] The trail now features many rebuilt walkways, ladders, and bridges replacing those that were destroyed by the storm. However, as structures deteriorate quickly in the wet coastal conditions, fallen trees and slippery boardwalk are still commonly encountered.
See also[edit]
Juan de Fuca Marine Trail
History of the west coast of North America
References[edit]
Jump up ^ "The best hike in the world is the West Coast Trail". BestHike. June 28, 2010. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
Jump up ^ Kevin Revolinski. "Top Ten Hikes In the World". Reader's Digest. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
Jump up ^ "12 of the World's Top Trekking Destinations". Hike Bike Travel. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
Jump up ^ "Best Treks/ Hikes of the World". WikiExplora. 22 June 2012. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
Jump up ^ Arkisaeo (13 Apr 2010). "The Top 10 Hiking Trails Around the World". GreenFudge. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
Jump up ^ "The 10 Best Hikes In The World!". Guide Loop. 11 November 2011. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
Jump up ^ "Top 10 Best Hiking Trails in the World". eHotels. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
Jump up ^ "The Five Best Hikes in the World". Best Hikes and Treks. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
Jump up ^ Vancouver Island Parks
Jump up ^ Rogers, Fred (1992). More Shipwrecks of British Columbia. Heritage House—Douglas & McIntyre. ISBN 1-55054-020-3.
Jump up ^ Stratham, Frank, West Coast Maritime Coast Station Centenary Canadian Coast Guard Association Newsletter, Winter 2008
Jump up ^ "Graveyard of the Pacific: The Shipwrecks of Vancouver Island". Virtual Museum of Canada. Retrieved 2009-04-23.
Jump up ^ "Bamfield Lifeboat Centenary: Celebrating 100 years of lifesaving at sea". Bamfield Lifeboat Centenary Organizing Committee. Retrieved 2009-04-23.
Jump up ^ "Hike the West Coast Trail in Pacific Rim National Park". Ditidaht First Nation. Retrieved 2013-08-25.
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Jump up ^ Trail evacuees reach record numbers
Jump up ^ Trail Bus
Jump up ^ "West Coast Trail littered with trees". CBC News. 2007-01-16. Retrieved 2007-01-17.
Jump up ^ "Extra money for Pacific Rim National Park cleanup". CBC News. 2007-03-05. Retrieved 2007-03-15.
Jump up ^ "Damage cleared; West Coast Trail opens to hikers". Victoria Times Colonist. 2007-05-14. Retrieved 2007-05-23.
Further reading[edit]
"The best hike in the world is the West Coast Trail". BestHike. June 28, 2010. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
Kevin Revolinski. "Top Ten Hikes In the World". Reader's Digest. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada (2003-12-15). "Parks Canada - Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada - Visitor Information - The West Coast Trail - Facilities and Services". Government of Canada, Parks Canada Agency, Government of Canada, Parks Canada Agency, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve of Canada.
The West Coast Trail & Nitinat Lakes. Victoria, British Columbia, Canada: Sierra Club.
Foster, David; Aitken, Wayne. Blisters & Bliss. ISBN 1-894384-65-2.
Obee, Bruce. Pacific Rim Explorer. Whitecap Books.
Gill, Ian; Nunuk, David. Hiking on the Edge: West Coast Trail - Juan De Fuca Trail. ISBN 1-55192-505-2.
Leadem, Tim. Hiking The West Coast Of Vancouver Island. ISBN 1-55365-024-7.
Kelley, Mark (Reporter) (March 28, 2007). The National: Seven, Episode 5 (West Coast Trail) (rm) (Documentary). Toronto, Ontario, Canada: CBC News. Retrieved 2007-03-30.
External links[edit]
Official Parks Canada Website
West Coast Trail Map (2017) (PDF, 2.78 MB)
West Coast Trail: 2017 Hiker Preparation Guide (PDF, 1.5 MB)
Hike the West Coast Trail in Pacific Rim National Park
Running the West Coast Trail in One Day
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Can't Take My Eyes Off You
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"Can't Take My Eyes Off You"
Cover of the 1967 US single
Single by Frankie Valli
from the album Frankie Valli: Solo[1]
B-side
"The Trouble With Me"
Released
May 1967 (1967-05)
Format
7"
Recorded
April 1967
Genre
Soft rock, soul
Length
2:58
Label
Philips
Songwriter(s)
Bob Crewe
Bob Gaudio
Producer(s)
Bob Crewe
Frankie Valli singles chronology
"The Proud One"
(1966) "Can't Take My Eyes Off You"
(1967) "I Make a Fool of Myself"
(1967)
"The Proud One"
(1966) "Can't Take My Eyes Off You"
(1967) "I Make a Fool of Myself"
(1967)
"Can't Take My Eyes Off You" is a 1967 single credited to Frankie Valli. The song was among his biggest hits, earning a gold record and reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a week, stuck behind "Windy" by The Association.[2] It was co-written by producer Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio, a bandmate of Valli's in The Four Seasons. It was Valli's biggest solo hit until he hit #1 in 1974 with "My Eyes Adored You".[3]
"Can't Take My Eyes Off You" has had hundreds of cover versions, many of which have been on the charts in different countries. The song is a staple of television and film soundtracks, even being featured as part of the plot of some films, such as when the lead characters sing or arrange their own version of the song. Its chorus has also become a popular football chant, with supporters of various teams inserting their club's name or a popular player's name into the beat (for instance, A.S. Roma fans sing "Francesco Totti, la la, la la la la!")[citation needed]. The Valli version was also used by NASA as a wake-up song on the STS-126 space shuttle mission, to celebrate the anniversary of astronaut Christopher Ferguson, one of the mission's crew members.
Contents
1 Credits
2 Charts
2.1 Weekly charts
2.2 Year-end charts
3 Notable cover versions
3.1 1967–1969
3.2 1970–1989
3.3 1990–1999
3.4 2000–2009
3.5 2010–present
4 References
5 External links
Credits[edit]
The song was written by Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio. Arrangement was done by Artie Schroeck and Gaudio.[4] The original recording was made at A&R Recording Studios at 799 7th Avenue, with Bob Crewe producing and Phil Ramone engineering.
Charts[edit]
Weekly charts[edit]
Chart (1967)
Peak
position
Canada RPM Top Singles[5] 2
US Billboard Hot 100[6] 2
US Cash Box Top 100[7] 1
Year-end charts[edit]
Chart (1967)
Rank
Canada[8] 18
US Billboard Hot 100[9] 10
US Cash Box [10] 3
Notable cover versions[edit]
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The song has been covered by some 200 artists over the years, in many countries, under both versions of the title. A few notable examples of cover versions that appeared on the charts:
1967–1969[edit]
The Lettermen (#7 in 1967, in a medley with "Goin' Out of My Head")
A version by Andy Williams made it to #5 on the UK singles chart in 1968.[11] The arranger and producer was Nick DeCaro and the conductor was Eddie Karam.[12] This version is included in the soundtrack of the 2001 film Bridget Jones's Diary. In 2002 he recorded a new version of the song, as a duet with British actress and singer Denise van Outen, which reached #23 in the UK singles charts.[13]
Vicki Carr recorded a cover of the song on her 1967 album It Must Be Him.
Nancy Wilson (#52 in 1969)
Engelbert Humperdinck covered the song on his 1968 album A Man Without Love.[14]
The Easybeats covered the song on their 1968 album Vigil, only released on the UK/European version of the album.
1970–1989[edit]
In 1970, Brook Benton recorded the song on his album Brook Benton Today.[15]
In 1972, Bobby Darin performed the song on his summer television series, Dean Martin Presents: The Bobby Darin Amusement Company, and this version was included in the 2004 album Aces Back to Back.
In 1974, Anna Maria Alberghetti performed the song as part of a medley on the 1974 Jerry Lewis Labor Day MDA Telethon.
In 1975, Julio Iglesias sang the song on his TV show.
Shirley Bassey recorded this as a United Artist Single in 1976.
In 1978 actors Robert De Niro, Christopher Walken and John Cazale sang the lyrics in the movie The Deer Hunter.
Maureen McGovern (#27 on the US Adult Contemporary chart in 1979; #5 Canadian AC in 1980).[16]
In 1982, San Francisco based disco band Boys Town Gang performed a disco version of the song which reached number one in the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain and number four in the United Kingdom.[17][18] This version was also successful in Japan, receiving a gold digital certification by the RIAJ in 2011, and is also on games such as Just Dance 4.
In 1987, Hong Kong singer Prudence Liew recorded a Cantonese version and released it as the fourth single from her sophomore album, Why.
In 1989, Michelle Pfeiffer sang the song in The Fabulous Baker Boys.
1990–1999[edit]
1991, onwards various versions from by disco singer Gloria Gaynor.[19]
1991, Pet Shop Boys used part of the song on their cover version of U2's "Where the Streets Have No Name", which reached #4 in the U.K. and #72 in the U.S.
1992, Dutch singers Gerard Joling and Tatjana Šimić recorded a duet version of the song (including a rap segment by Darrell Bell), which peaked at #5 in the Dutch Top 40 charts.[20]
1993, the song was recorded by a-ha singer Morten Harket for the soundtrack of the movie Coneheads (1993).[21]
1998, Lauryn Hill (#35 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart and #2 on the Rhythmic Top 40 chart in 1998 and #8 on the Australian Singles Charts).[22] This version was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1999.
1999, Heath Ledger sang the song in the film 10 Things I Hate About You.
1999, Denise Richards sang the song in the film Drop Dead Gorgeous.
2000–2009[edit]
2000, Japanese singer Ringo Sheena, for the single "Tsumi to Batsu".
2000, Hong Kong singer Leon Lai did a Cantonese version in his album Beijing Station.
2000, Sheena Easton recorded her version for her album Fabulous.
2001, Jimmy Somerville released his version as a single.
2001, British group Muse, for the single "Dead Star" / "In Your World".
2002, Japanese singer Tommy february6, on her eponymous album.
2004, Jennifer Peña recorded a Latin version of the song, "No Hay Nadie Igual Como Tú", which reached #33 on the Latin charts.
2004, Bad Manners, for The Ultimate Bad Collection - Crooners
2005, Jamie Kennedy, for The Son of the Mask.
2006, Barry Manilow including this song on his album The Greatest Songs of the Sixties.
2007, Greek singer Efi Thodi included this song in her album I Love You Baby.
2008, John Barrowman recorded a cover for his album Music Music Music.
2008, Chinese soft rock duet Yu Quan recorded a cover as an EP titled Fall in Love with Your Beauty.
2008, Frankie Valli's version of the song was played by NASA as the morning wake-up call for astronaut Christopher Ferguson, in honor of his anniversary while he was on the STS-126 Space Shuttle mission.[23]
2010–present[edit]
In 2010, A cappella group Straight No Chaser included a cover of the song on their album With a Twist.
In 2010, Clay Aiken included a cover of the song on his album Tried and True.
In 2011, Japanese R&B singer Misia, included a cover of the song as a B-side to her single "Kioku". The song was later included on her cover album, Misia no Mori: Forest Covers.
In 2011, Taiwanese-American singer-songwriter Joanna Wang, included a cover of the song on her cover album, The Things We Do for Love.
2011, Stereophonics frontman Kelly Jones sang an acoustic version of the song in tribute to former Wales national football team manager Gary Speed. The song has been an adopted anthem for Welsh football fans during Speed's playing career with Wales after being used in a BBC Wales promo for the 1994 World Cup qualifying campaign.[24]
In 2013, South Korean girl group Girls' Generation performed a version of this song as part of their Japan 2nd Tour ～Girls＆Peace～[25] and 2013 Girls' Generation World Tour - Girls & Peace.[26]
In 2013, the vocal harmony group The Overtones covered the song for the official soundtrack of the German movie Buddy, and also included the song on the Christmas and Mother's Day editions of their 2013 platinum selling album, Saturday Night at the Movies.
In 2014, John Lloyd Young covered the song for the movie Jersey Boys about the band The Four Seasons where he played Frankie Valli. He was also the original performer on the Broadway musical of the same name which premiered in 2005.
Jessie J recorded her version in 2016, for the French cosmetics brand Make Up For Ever.
Valli's version appears in two 2018 TV commercials, one for Applebee's,[27] and another for Heineken.[28]
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Pieterse at the Pretty Little Liars event at PaleyFest in March 2014
Born
(1996-02-17) February 17, 1996 (age 21)
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Occupation
Actress, singer-songwriter, model
Years active
2002–present
Partner(s)
Hudson Sheaffer
(2015–present; engaged)
Musical career
Genres
Country
southern rock
country rock
Labels
Dan Franklin Music
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Sasha Pieterse (/ˈpiːtərsə/; born February 17, 1996[1]) is a South African-born[2] American actress and singer-songwriter. She is known for her role as Alison DiLaurentis in the Freeform series Pretty Little Liars. Upon the success of the series, Pieterse earned a supporting role as Amy Loubalu in the 2011 Disney Channel film Geek Charming. In 2013, she starred in the teen comedy film G.B.F.. She is also a main character in the Netflix Original Coin Heist, which premiered in 2017.
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1 Personal life
2 Career
2.1 Modeling
2.2 Acting
2.3 Music
2.4 Dancing with the Stars
3 Filmography
3.1 Film
3.2 Television
3.3 Music videos
4 Awards and nominations
5 References
6 External links
Personal life[edit]
Pieterse was born in Johannesburg, South Africa on February 17, 1996.[1][3] Moving to the United States in 2001, she was raised in Las Vegas, before moving to Los Angeles.[2] She became accustomed to a career in entertainment at an early age, as her parents were a professional acrobatic dance team who performed internationally.[2] Pieterse was homeschooled and graduated at 14.[4]
On December 22, 2015, Pieterse became engaged to her longterm boyfriend, Hudson Sheaffer.[5]
Career[edit]
Modeling[edit]
When Pieterse was younger, she was featured on a national billboard for Supercuts, and modeled in the Macy's Passport Fashion Show, performing throughout California.[citation needed] Pieterse was featured on the cover of BELLO magazine "Young Hollywood", December 2014 issue.[4] Pieterse appeared on the cover of the 2015 issue of TeenProm magazine.
Acting[edit]
At six years old, Pieterse got her start in television, co-starring in 2002 as Buffy on The WB's revival of the CBS sitcom Family Affair (1966–1971). She guest starred in an episode of Stargate SG-1 with Amanda Tapping as a little girl named Grace and in 2005, she appeared on an episode of House titled "Autopsy", portraying Andie, a young girl with terminal cancer. That same year, she made her film debut in The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D as Marissa, the Ice Princess, and also appeared as Millie Rose for two episodes of the short-lived TNT series Wanted, alongside her former Family Affair co-star, Gary Cole.
Pieterse appeared in the 2007 film Good Luck Chuck, playing a young goth girl who places a curse on the titular character. She played the younger version of Sarah Michelle Gellar's character in the 2007 film The Air I Breathe, along with such co-stars as Kevin Bacon, Forest Whitaker, and Emile Hirsch. She also played a leading character in the Hallmark original film Claire, also released in 2007.
In December 2009, Pieterse was cast in the ABC Family series Pretty Little Liars as Alison DiLaurentis, the former "queen bee" of her high school clique.[6] She has had a regular role in the series since its premiere on June 8, 2010. In June 2014, Pretty Little Liars was renewed for a sixth and seventh season.[7]
Other roles Pieterse has had include a 2009 appearance in Without a Trace, and a recurring role as Amanda Strazzulla, an abandoned daughter, in Heroes. In 2011, she appeared as Amy Loubalu in the Disney Channel Original Movie Geek Charming, and also as a teenage girl in the film X-Men: First Class. More recently, Pieterse has appeared in the film G.B.F. and in an episode of Hawaii Five-0 as a terrorist pupil named Dawn Hatfield. Pieterse played Japonica Fenway, a young lady involved with cocaine, in the film Inherent Vice (2014), based on the novel of the same name by Thomas Pynchon.[8]
Music[edit]
Pieterse describes her music as "country with southern rock". Pieterse was signed to record label Dan Franklin Music.[citation needed] Her debut single "This Country is Bad Ass" was released on April 12, 2013. Pieterse described the patriotism behind the song: “I just love this country so much and I would never have been able to be where I am if I wasn't in America, so we decided to come up with this [track].”[9] Her second single, "R.P.M", was released on June 13, 2013.[10]
Her third single, "I Can't Fix You", was released on July 12, 2013.[11][12] On December 10, 2013, she released her fourth single "No", an upbeat track about "standing strong in your convictions" and saying no when an unfaithful, lying ex-boyfriend asks for a second chance.[13][14]
Dancing with the Stars[edit]
In September 2017, Pieterse was announced as one of the celebrities to compete on the 25th season of Dancing with the Stars. She is paired with professional dancer Gleb Savchenko.[15]
Filmography[edit]
Film[edit]
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2005 Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D, TheThe Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl in 3-D Marissa Electricidad / Ice Princess
2007 Air I Breathe, TheThe Air I Breathe Young Sorrow
2007 Good Luck Chuck Young Anisha Carpenter
2011 X-Men: First Class Teenage girl
2013 G.B.F. Fawcett Brooks
2014 Inherent Vice Japonica Fenway
2015 Burning Bodhi Aria
2017 Coin Heist Dakota Cunningham
2018 Honored Isabella
Television[edit]
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2002–03 Family Affair Buffy Davis Main role; 8 episodes
2004 Stargate SG-1 Grace Episode: "Grace"
2005 Wanted Millie Rose 2 episodes
2005 House Andie Episode: "Autopsy"
2007 Claire Maggie Bannion Television film
2007 CSI: Miami Beth Buckley Episode: "Stand Your Ground"
2009 Without a Trace Daphne Stevens Episode: "Wanted"
2009–10 Heroes Amanda Strazzulla 5 episodes
2009 Heroes: Slow Burn Amanda Strazzulla 6 episodes
2010–17 Pretty Little Liars Alison DiLaurentis Main role; 113 episodes
2011 Medium Marie DuBois (age 14) Episode: "Me Without You"
2011 Geek Charming Amy Loubalu Television film
2014 Hawaii Five-0 Dawn Hatfield Episode: "Pe'epe'e Kanaka"
2016 Sing It! Destiny Episode: "Destiny Is Calling!"
2017 Dancing with the Stars Herself Contestant on season 25
TBA Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists Alison DiLaurentis Upcoming series
Music videos[edit]
Year
Title
Artist
Role
2013 "Rewind" Skye Stevens Love interest of singer
2013 "R.P.M." Herself
Awards and nominations[edit]
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Year
Award
Category
Work
Result
2003 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) – Young Actress Age Ten or Younger Family Affair Won
2003 Young Artist Awards Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama)
(shared with Caitlin Wachs and Jimmy "Jax" Pinchak) Nominated
2011 ShoWest Awards Breakthrough Performer of the Year Pretty Little Liars Nominated
2014 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Female Breakout Star Won
2015 Independent Spirit Awards Robert Altman Award (shared with director, casting director and cast) Inherent Vice Won
2015 MTV Fandom Awards Ship of the Year (shared with Shay Mitchell) Pretty Little Liars Nominated
2015 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV: Scene Stealer Nominated
2016 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV: Scene Stealer Won
2017 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Actress: Drama Nominated
2017 Teen Choice Awards Choice TV Ship (shared with Shay Mitchell) Nominated
References[edit]
^ Jump up to: a b "Sweet Sixteen: Happy Birthday Wishes for Pretty Little Liars Star Sasha Pieterse". Alloy Entertainment. March 2, 2017. Archived from the original on February 25, 2012.
^ Jump up to: a b c "Alison Dilaurentis by Sasha Pieterse". ABC Family. Retrieved March 20, 2014. [dead link]
Jump up ^ "TheSashaPietersePage/info". Retrieved March 23, 2013 – via Facebook.
^ Jump up to: a b Elizabeth, Emilie; Levine, Tamar. "Sasha Pieterse By Tamar Levine & Emilie Elizabeth For Bello Mag Beauty". Bello Magazine. Retrieved March 21, 2015.
Jump up ^ Murphy, Shaunna (December 23, 2015). "'Pretty Little Liars' Star Sasha Pieterse Is Engaged: See The Romantic Pics". MTV News. Viacom. Retrieved December 26, 2015.
Jump up ^ Andreeva, Nellie (December 6, 2009). "Laura Leighton joins 'Pretty Little Liars'". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved December 21, 2014.
Jump up ^ Sandra Gonzalez (June 10, 2014). "'Pretty Little Liars' Renewed for 2 More Seasons". Mashable.
Jump up ^ McNary, Dave (June 20, 2013). "‘Pretty Little Liars’ Actress Sasha Pieterse Boards ‘Inherent Vice’". Variety. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
Jump up ^ "Sasha Pieterse's debut Single "This Country is Bad Ass" today". Alloy Entertainment. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
Jump up ^ "R.P.M. - Single". iTunes. Retrieved March 20, 2014.
Jump up ^ "I Can't Fix You - Single". iTunes. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
Jump up ^ "Sasha Pieterse " I Can't Fix You" inspiration". Alloy Entertainment. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
Jump up ^ Theo (January 3, 2014). "Sasha Pieterse Releases Country Song "No": Music & Lyrics". Alloy Entertainment. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
Jump up ^ "No - Single - Sasha Pieterse". Itunes. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
Jump up ^ "'Dancing With the Stars' season 25 celebrity cast: Frankie Muniz, Barbara Corcoran, Nick Lachey and more". ABC News. September 6, 2017. Retrieved September 6, 2017.
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