Genevieve Hannelius is a multifaceted talent, excelling as an actress, singer, and entrepreneur. Her most recent role was in Netflix's original series "American Vandal", showcasing her versatility as a performer.
Genevieve is perhaps best known for her starring role in the three-time Emmy-nominated Disney Channel series "Dog with a Blog", which premiered in October 2012 and was watched by 4.5 million viewers. Her impressive resume also includes a critically-acclaimed appearance in the History Channel's reboot of the landmark TV mini-series "Roots" in May 2016.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts, and raised in Maine, Genevieve's passion for entertaining began at a young age. She started her acting career by participating in local theatre productions, landing leading roles in "Madeline's Rescue" and "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing". Despite the challenging conditions of the entertainment industry during the 2008 Writers Guild of America strike, Genevieve's parents made the brave decision to relocate to Los Angeles for pilot season.
Genevieve's determination and talent quickly paid off, as she booked projects immediately, including a commercial for the "Aquarium of the Pacific". She then landed a series regular role on the ABC series "Surviving Suburbia", filming 13 episodes in 2009.
Throughout her career, Genevieve has worked on numerous Disney Channel hit series, including "Sonny with a Chance", "Hannah Montana", "I'm in the Band", and "Good Luck Charlie". She has also lent her voice to several films, such as "Treasure Buddies" and "Spooky Buddies", and has appeared in Disney Channel original movies like "Den Brother" and "Leo Little's Big Show".
In addition to her acting career, Genevieve is a tech entrepreneur, having founded "Make Me Nails" in 2013, a company that sells customized nail wraps globally. She has been recognized for her entrepreneurial endeavors in several prominent publications, including Seventeen Magazine, Teen Vogue Magazine, Cosmopolitan Magazine, The Hollywood Reporter, and the Huffington Post.
Genevieve's eponymous nail polish line, G Polish, was launched in June 2019. In her free time, she enjoys writing music, playing the piano, singing, poetry, fencing, horseback riding, ballet, juggling, and acrobatics.
Genevieve is also an active supporter of "A Window Between Worlds", a nonprofit organization dedicated to using art to help end domestic violence. She has been supporting the organization for six years.
