Ashley Victoria Benson, a talented individual born on December 18, 1989, in Anaheim Hills, California, to Shannon (Harte) and Jeff Benson. Her ancestry is a rich blend of Irish, English, and German roots. Since the tender age of two, Ashley has been passionately engaged in competitive dancing, mastering various styles such as hip hop, jazz, ballet, tap, and lyrical.
As she grew, Ashley's love for singing blossomed, and she began belting out tunes at around five years old. Her aspirations extend beyond acting, with a strong desire to pursue both singing and acting as her career goals. Ashley's modeling career commenced at the age of five, with appearances in dance catalogs. Her exceptional talent did not go unnoticed, and The Ford Modeling Agency took notice of her at the age of eight, subsequently signing her to a contract.
Ashley's dedication to her craft led her to work consistently in print media, remaining with the agency to this day. At the tender age of ten, Ashley's passion for acting ignited, and she began to pursue theatrical roles. Her impressive resume boasts an astonishing 35 commercials, followed by a series of successful theatrical performances. As her focus shifted from modeling and dancing to acting, Ashley's passion for the craft became all-consuming.
Ashley's most notable role to date is that of Hanna Marin on ABC Family's popular television series, Pretty Little Liars, which premiered in 2010. In addition to her television work, Ashley made a cameo appearance in Romeo Miller (aka Lil Romeo) and Solange's music video for the song "True Love". She has also collaborated with Britney Spears on a photo shoot for Vogue Magazine and appeared in NLT's music video, "That Girl".
