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Gossip Girl (Musim ke-3) di 8TV
Hari / Masa Siaran: Setiap Isnin, 10.30 malam
Tarikh Siaran: 31 Mei 2010
Berakhir dari musim lalu, kebanyakan penonton menyangka kumpulan “Upper East Side” yang diminati ramai atas kelicikan dan persengketaan liar mereka akan pupus buat selama-lamanya. Namun selepas semua drama putus cinta, pergaduhan dan khianat yang berlaku, kami dengan senang hatinya ingin berkata – Selamat datang! Ya! GOSSIP GIRL KINI KEMBALI!
Mereka adalah remaja yang sentiasa menjadi ikutan dan mungkin ada yang membenci … tetapi anda tidak dapat menahan untuk terus menyaksikan mereka! Tubuh mereka sentiasa disaluti jenama pereka terkenal, mereka begitu obses terhadap penampilan diri masing-masing, banyak drama yang berlaku tidak kurang juga masalah sosial seperti pengambilan dadah dan arak tetapi kehidupan mereka tidak jauh beza daripada masalah remaja yang lain.
Jadi bersedialah untuk menonton Gossip Girl (Musim ke-3) kerana 8TV akan membongkar segala rahsia gelap dunia glamor dan skandal anak metropolitan New York!
Walaupun mereka telah membesar dengan meninggalkan zaman persekolahan, jadual kehidupan mereka masih dipenuhi dengan parti sosial yang padat, percutian yang penuh glamor dan hubungan skandal yang masih lagi menjadi intipati drama ini.
Musim ini terdapat pelbagai konflik dan skandal menarik yang akan membuat anda terpukau di kaca televisyen. Mengikut hukum alam Gossip Girl, mempercayai orang yang disayangi akan membawa kepada malapetaka dan penyataan yang mengelirukan itu ada kebenarannya.
Apabila musim panas hampir tamat, Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) dan Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick) akhirnya telah meluahkan perasaan mereka sesama sendiri dan mengaku bahawa mereka adalah pasangan kekasih. Masing-masing cuba menyesuaikan diri dengan hubungan cinta ini.
Serena Van Der Woodsen (Blake Lively) sudah berubah? Adakah ini benar? Semasa menghabiskan percutian musim panas di Eropah, beliau telah menjadi sasaran baru paparazzi tetapi bukan kerana sikap membeli-belahnya yang melampau. Apabila hari kuliahnya di Brown University hampir bermula, Serena terpaksa berfikir untuk memilih untuk meninggalkan dunia diva dan aktiviti sosialnya kerana beliau memerlukan permulaan yang bersih untuk menjadi pelajar kolej yang baru.
Pada masa yang sama, rakan lama Serena Carter Baizen (tetamu khas – Sebastian Stan) kembali dalam hidup beliau dan ramai yang tertanya-tanya mungkin Carter adalah penyebab Serena berubah secara tiba-tiba. Saksikan apa yang akan berlaku apabila Serena kembali dari Eropah dengan gosip-gosip baru yang terlalu hangat untuk disembunyikan!
Kisah disebalik dunia Jenny Humphrey (Taylor Momsen) pula agak tunggang terbalik apabila ayahnya Rufus Humphrey (Matthew Settle) telah bertunang dengan Lily Van Der Woodsen-Bass (Kelly Rutherford). Jenny telah berpindah dari rumah loteng di Brooklyn ke Penthouse di Upper East Side yang merupakan lokasi yang sangat sesuai untuk Permaisuri Bee Constance Billiard. Kebanyakan gadis berebut-rebut untuk mengenggam gelaran mahkota itu. Sejauh manakah Jenny sanggup pergi untuk merebut gelaran itu? Berapakah nilai yang diperlukan untuk mendapatkan gelaran itu?
Apabila semuanya kelihatan baik untuk Dan Humphrey (Penn Badgely) tiba-tiba sesuatu yang mengejutkan telah berlaku. New York University merupakan tempat yang sesuai untuk pelajar sekolah tetapi kunjungan mengejut dari rakannya, Georgina Sparks (tetamu khas – Michelle Trachtenberg) membuatkan keadaan Dan menjadi lebih rumit.
Nate Archibald (Chace Crawford) akhirnya berjaya mendapatkan teman wanita yang mempunyai taraf hidup yang sama seperti beliau, Bree Buckley (JoAnna Garcia) tetapi keluarga perhubungan mereka ditentang keras oleh keluarga mereka. Nate dan Bree mengambil keputusan untuk meneruskan hubungan walaupun mereka tahu bahawa hubungan ini akan memberi tekanan kepada keluarga masing-masing. Pada suatu hari, Nate dan Bree berbalah tentang Senator Buckley yang juga merupakan ayah kepada Bree. Adakah mereka berjaya mengharungi konflik dua keluarga ini atau ia akan menjadi kisah moden Romeo dan Juliet?
“Mengasyikkan. Satu perkataan yang dapat dikaitkan pada Gossip Girl musim ini”, kata Lam Swee Kim, Pengurus Besar 8TV. Tambahnya lagi, “Istilah Gossip Girl merupakan perkataan yang menjadi sebutan hangat di kalangan penonton muda. Jangan lupa untuk menyaksikan semua gosip, drama & kehangatan musim terbaru Gossip Girl hanya di 8TV.”
Apa yang menarik dalam pada Gossip Girl Musim Ke-3 kali ini adalah koleksi pakaian pelakon-pelakonnya yang ‘hip & trendy’. Terokailah trend dunia fesyen terkini apabila anda mengintip almari Serena, Blair & Chuck di dalam Gossip Girl musim ini.
Jangan ketinggalan untuk menonton Gossip Girl (Musim ke-3) yang padat dengan skandal, konspirasi dan gosip panas yang pastinya membuat anda melekat di kaca televisyen masing-masing. Gossip Girl Musim Ke-3 akan disiarkan setiap Isnin bermula 31 Mei 2010 jam10.30 malam eksklusif di saluran hip 8TV.
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BLAKE LIVELY
as SERENA VAN DER WOODSEN
Blake Lively stars as Serena van der Woodsen in The CW’s hit drama “Gossip Girl,” from Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage (“The O.C.”), based on the tremendously popular book series about privileged teenagers in New York City.
Lively has quickly become one of the most sought-after young actresses in Hollywood. She starred in Universal’s summer comedy “Accepted,” alongside Justin Long and directed by Steve Pink. She made her big-screen debut in Warner Bros.’ “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” for which she earned a “Breakthrough Performance” nomination at the “2005 Teen Choice Awards.” Lively also starred in the independent feature “Elvis & Annabelle,” starring opposite Max Minghella and Mary Steenburgen, as well as the sequel to “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” which was released in August 2008. In the fall, she will star in “The Private Lives of Pippa Lee,” alongside Robin Wright Penn and Alan Arkin.
In addition to being honored at the December 2006 Hollywood Life Breakthrough Awards, Lively won “Choice TV Actress” and “Choice TV Breakout Star” at The Teen Choice Awards in 2008.
Lively splits her time between New York City and her hometown of Los Angeles.
Bio
Serena van der Woodsen is smart and super pretty … but is constantly being told she is not working to her full potential. Serena van der Woodsen is also surprisingly vulnerable, despite seemingly having it all together on the surface. Like Blair Waldorf, her best friend (but with whom she has a strained relationship) Serena and her family are prominent in New York society Given her beauty and personality, Serena enjoys a steady string of admirers, namely Dan Humphrey (Penn Badgley) and Nate Archibald (Chace Crawford) at present, but also numerous others in the past. After a scandalous affair with Nate – who was dating Blair Waldorf – Serena left N.Y.C., only to return a year later under a cloud of suspicion.
The subject of their secret – or not so secret – hookup remains sore and mysterious for Blair and others. But it turns out Serena left for another reason: A guy she was hooking up with overdosed on drugs and died while her friend Georgina Sparks filmed the whole thing. Georgina later resurfaced and when Serena would not reenter their old, wild lifestyle, G threatened to blackmail her with the tape. S then came clean about the overdose and ultimately G got hers – thanks to a little help from Blair and Chuck Bass, whose father Bart married Serena’s mom in the season finale. Despite the attention she receives from the opposite sex, Serena constantly longs for real romance… which she eventually finds with Dan Humphrey, a middle class guy from Brooklyn who sweeps her off her feet with is genuine charm. But her web of lies and distancing herself over the situation with G – who also tried to meddle with Dan – scared him away, and the two are not together… at least for now. Serena has one younger brother, Eric van der Woodsen, and lives with her mother, Lily van der Woodsen, as well as her new stepfather, Bart Bass, and stepbrother and friend, Chuck.
Biography
Born to a family of actors on August 25, 1987, Blake Lively is an American actress who hails from Tarzana, California. She was home schooled as a child, but attended Burbank High School during her teens. While there, she took part in the National Show Choir, and was also class president and cheerleader. She wanted to attend Stanford University, and was not originally interested in acting. During the summer of her senior and junior year in high school, her brother sent her on a few auditions.
Blake Lively’s first role was a small one. She played Trixie the Tooth Fairy in 1998’s Sandman, directed by her father Ernie. Out of the two auditions she tried out for, Blake got the part of Bridget in The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants in 2005. She received a Teen Choice Award nomination for “Choice Movie Breakout – Female” for playing the role. She returned for The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 in 2008, alongside Alexis Bedel, America Ferrera and Amber Tamblyn. In 2006, she starred in Accepted, as well as in Simon Says, a horror by William Dear. Her next role was as Annabelle in Elvis and Annabelle in 2007. Lively was next cast in the CW’s series Gossip Girl, a teen drama based on the book series by Cecily Von Ziegesar. Lively was then featured on the cover of Cosmo Girl in November 2007.
Place of Birth
Tarzana, California, USA
Birth Name
Blake Christina Lively
Fun Facts
-Loves going to Disneyland.
-Ranked #43 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list.
-Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants was her first job. Not just in acting.
-She was involved in a lot of activities at her high school including: cheer-leading, choir, and student government. She was class president.
Awards
Newport Beach Film Festival
– 2008 Won Achievement Award Breakout Performance
for: Elvis and Anabelle (2007)
Teen Choice Awards
– 2008 Winner Teen Choice Award Choice TV Actress: Drama
for: “Gossip Girl” (2007)
Winner Choice TV Breakout Star Female
for: “Gossip Girl” (2007)
Nominated
– 2008 Teen Choice Awards Hottie
Filmography
2009: The Private Lives of Pippa Lee – Teenage Pippa Lee
2007-present: “Gossip Girl” – Serena van der Woodsen
2008: “Saturday Night Live” – Transvestite (1 episode)
2008: New York, I Love You – Girlfriend
2008: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 – Bridget Vreeland
2007: Elvis and Anabelle – Anabelle
2006: Simon Says – Jenny
2006: Accepted – Monica
2005: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants – Bridget
1998: Sandman – Trixie / Tooth Fairy
Dating
Penn Badgley, 21 (Dan Humphrey, Gossip Girl)
LEIGHTON MEESTER
as BLAIR WALDORF
Leighton Meester stars as Blair Waldorf in The CW’s hit drama “Gossip Girl,” from Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage (“The O.C.”), based on the tremendously popular book series about privileged teenagers in New York City. During the “Gossip Girl” hiatus, Meester completed production on two films. She will be co-starring alongside Cam Gigandet and Minka Kelly in “The Roommate.” In the film, Meester plays Rebecca, a college student who becomes obsessed with her roommate, Sara, played by Kelly. “The Roommate” comes out next year. In “Date Night,” Meester will appear alongside Steve Carell and Tina Fey in the film where a regular date night becomes more than one couple expected. “Date Night” will be released April 9, 2010. As if filming the two movies wasn’t enough, Meester began recording her new album which will be released on Universal Republic this year. After making her television debut when she was 13 on “Law & Order,” she got her breakout role in 2004 with a recurring role as the Britney Spears-like singer Justine Chapin on the hit series “Entourage,” a role she will reprise in September 2008. She continued to work steadily with guest-star roles on series like “8 Simple Rules,” “Numbers” and “CSI Miami,” and has had recurring roles on popular series such as “24,” “Veronica Mars,” “Shark” and “House.” In addition, she had regular roles on “Tarzan” and “Surface.” Meester made her film debut in the feature “Hangman’s Curse,” based on the best-selling novel by Frank Peretti. She also recently starred in the independent film “Flourish” with future “House” co-stars Jennifer Morrison and Jesse Spencer, and in the drama “Inside.” Meester’s additional feaure films roles include the dramedy “The Beautiful Ordinary,” the horror/comedy “Drive-Thru” and the thriller “Dead of Night.”
Raised in Marco Island, Florida, Meester became interested in acting when she appeared in a local production of “The Wizard of Oz.” When she was 11, she moved with her family to New York City and soon after began working as a model with Wilhemina, booking a Ralph Lauren campaign shot by Bruce Webber and working with then photographer Sophia Coppola. When not on the set, Meester passionately pursues her talent for music and creative writing. She even recorded a song for the soundtrack of her film “Drive-Thru.” She currently resides in New York.
Bio
Leighton Meester made her television debut “Law & Order” when she was 13. The actress enjoyed a breakout role in 2004 with a recurring role as the Britney Spears-like singer Justine Chapin on the series “Entourage.” From there, it was on to guest parts “8 Simple Rules,” “Numbers” and “CSI Miami.” She has had recurring roles on popular series such as “24,” “Veronica Mars,” “Shark” and “House.” Meester was raised in Marco Island, Florida. She moved with her family to New York City and soon after began working as a model.
Away from the set, Leighton loves music and creative writing. She’s recorded a song for the soundtrack of her upcoming film “Drive-Thru.”
Biography
American actress Leighton Meester was born on April 9, 1986 in Marco Island, Florida. Inspired after appearing in a local production of The Wizard of Oz when she was just 11 years old, she began working as a model after her family moved to New York City. She most notably appeared in a campaign for Ralph Lauren, where she worked with then-photographer Sofia Coppola. She made her screen debut in 1999, when she played a guest role in Law & Order.
Her first regular television role was in the drama Tarzan. The series, which aired in 2003, was a modern adaptation of Edgar Rice Burrough’s series of books; Meester played the role of Nicki Porter. The series was cancelled after eight episodes, after which she made her first two films: the short drama The Jackalope, and the horror flick Hangman’s Curse. She also played guest roles in programs such as 7th Heaven, Entourage, 24 and Veronica Mars.
Meester then appeared in the science fiction series Surface, where she played the role of Savannah Barnett, the sister of protagonist Miles Barnett (Carter Jenkins). Despite average ratings, the program was cancelled at the end of its first season. She then starred in movies including Drive Thru, The Beautiful Ordinary and Flourish, and also had guest stints in House, Numb3rs and Shark.
Meester is most recognized, however, as the lead Blair Waldorf in the CW series Gossip Girl. Inspired by the successful book series, her character is the daughter of high-end designer Eleanor and Harold Waldorf. Wealthy and snobby, but lovable, she earned Queen Bee status after her friend Serena van der Woodsen ((Blake Lively) left school. She is involved with another character, Nate Archibald (Chace Crawford), although their relationship is generally a tumultuous one. She is also a bulimic, albeit a recovering one, although she relapses sometimes.
Place of Birth
Marco Island, Florida, USA
Birth Name
Leighton Marissa Claire Meester
Fun Facts
-She is one of the only people who refers to ed westwick as “eddy”
-She likes the idea of chuck and blair
-Her surname “Meester” is Dutch for “master” or “teacher”.
-She is naturally blonde but dyed her hair brown for the role of Blair Waldorf for TV show “Gossip Girl”.
-She enjoys singing, and even sang in the movie “Drive Thru”.
-Ranked #48 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2008 list.
-Leightons favorite song is “Out On The Weekend” by Neil Young.
Awards
2008 Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice TV Actress: Drama
for: “Gossip Girl” (2007)
Nominated Choice TV Breakout Star Female
Filmography
2007-present: “Gossip Girl” – Blair Waldorf
2004-2008: “Entourage” – Justine Chapin (3 episodes)
2008: Killer Movie – Jaynie Hansen
2007: The Haunting of Sorority Row – Samantha Willows
2007: The Beautiful Ordinary – Tori
2007: “Shark” – Megan (3 episodes)
2007: Drive Thru – Mackenzie Carpenter
2007: “CSI: Miami” – Heather Crowley (1 episode)
2006: “House M.D.” – Ali (2 episodes)
2006: “Numb3rs” – Karen Camden (1 episode)
2006: Inside – Josie
2006: Flourish – Lucy Covner
2005-2006: “Surface” – Savannah Barnett (12 episodes)
2005: “Veronica Mars” – Carrie Bishop (2 episodes)
2005: “24” – Debbie Pendleton (4 episodes)
2004: “North Shore” – Veronica Farrell (1 episode)
2004: “7th Heaven” – Kendall (2 episodes)
2004: “Crossing Jordan” – Marie Strand (1 episode)
2004: Hollywood Division – Michelle
2003: “Tarzan” – Nicki Porter (5 episodes)
2003: Hangman’s Curse – Elisha Springfield
2003: The Jackalope – Lorraine
2002: “Family Affair” – Irene (1 episode)
2002: “Once and Again” – Amanda (1 episode)
2001: “Boston Public” – Sarah Breen (1 episode)
1999: “Law & Order” – Alyssa Turner (1 episode)
Nickname
Leight
Height
5′ 5″ (1.65 m)
PENN BADGLEY
as DAN HUMPHREY
Penn Badgley currently stars as Dan Humphrey in The CW’s hit drama “Gossip Girl,” from Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage (“The O.C.”), based on the tremendously popular book series about privileged teenagers in New York City. Badgley will next be seen on the big screen in the dramatic thriller “The Stepfather” opposite Dylan Walsh (“Nip/Tuck”) and Sela Ward (“House”), in theatres this October. He recently completed production on “Easy A,” in which he stars alongside Stanley Tucci, Emma Stone and Amanda Bynes. Last fall, Badgley took a villainous turn in the rugby-themed “Forever Strong.” He also appeared in “John Tucker Must Die,” and has starred in several television series, including the short-lived “Do Over”; Badgley’s first starring role, which came when he was 15, and garnered critical acclaim. Born in Baltimore, Badgley split his formative years between Midlothian, Virginia, and Seattle, Washington. It was in Seattle that, through his love of music, he stumbled upon a local playhouse and became involved in musical theatre, where his passion for acting grew. Badgley relocated to Los Angeles and built up his resume while attending Santa Monica College. He had planned to transfer to USC, where he was accepted at 17, but life and work intervened.
Badgley currently resides in New York. He enjoys writing music and playing soccer in his spare time.
1 November, 1986
Biography
American actor Penn Badgley was born on November 1, 1986 in Baltimore, Maryland. He began acting as a child, starting out with his involvement at the Seattle Children’s Theatre, before moving on to voice work for radio stations. At age 11, he moved to Los Angeles with his mother to pursue an acting career, although he initially started out doing voice work for the video game Mario Golf 64. He made his screen debut in 1999, when he had a guest role on the comedy Will & Grace.
After guest appearances in other shows such as The Brothers Garcia, Daddio and Bull, he made his film debut in the independent film The Fluffer. However, he earned his big break in 2001, when he starred as Phillip Chancellor IV in the daytime soap The Young and the Restless, for which he was nominated for a Young Artist Award. This was followed by his first lead television role, in the short-lived comedy Do Over, where he played a 34-year-old who suddenly finds himself back when he was 14, yet with all his adult memories intact. He then appeared in two more short-lived television shows: The Mountain, which was cancelled after 13 episodes; and The Bedford Diaries, which was cancelled after eight.
After films such as John Tucker Must Die and Drive Thru, Badgley got his biggest role yet, for the teen drama Gossip Girl. He plays the role of Dan Humphrey, the son of rocker Rufus Humphrey, and older sibling of Jenny Humphrey (Taylor Momsen). A poet, he goes in the same school as his archenemy Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick) and has longed for Serena van der Woodsen (Blake Lively) because she was the only one who was nice to him. He earns, however, the disgust of her best friend Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester), but they later warm to each other.
Place of Birth
Baltimore, Maryland. USA
Birth Name
Penn Dayton Badgley
Fun Facts
-Owns an Audi.
-Named after a tennis ball (Pilot Penn)
Filmography
The Stepfather (2009) (post-production) …. Michael
Forever Strong (2008) (completed) …. Lars
“Gossip Girl” …. Dan Humphrey (19 episodes , 2007-2008-2009)
Drive Thru (2007) …. Van
John Tucker Must Die (2006) …. Scott
“The Bedford Diaries” …. Owen Gregory (8 episodes, 2006)
“The Mountain” …. Sam Tunney (13 episodes, 2004-2005)
Debating Robert Lee (2004) …. Debator
“The Twilight Zone” …. Jace Malone (1 episode, 2003)
“Do Over” …. Joel Larsen (15 episodes, 2002-2003)
“What I Like About You” …. Jake (1 episode, 2002)
“The Brothers Garcia” …. Eddie Bauer (2 episodes, 2000-2002)
CHACE CRAWFORD
as NATE ARCHIBALD
Chace Crawford stars as Nate Archibald in The CW’s hit drama “Gossip Girl,” from Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage (“The O.C.”), based on the tremendously popular book series about privileged teenagers in New York City. On the feature film side of his career, Crawford will play the lead role in “Footloose,” which begins production in early 2010. During the “Gossip Girl” hiatus he also wrapped production as the star of the upcoming Joel Schumacher film “Twelve,” which will be released in 2010. For television, Crawford appeared in Lifetime’s movie “Long Lost Son” in 2006, in which he portrayed the son of Gabrielle Anwar’s character. Crawford grew up in Plano, Texas. He moved to Los Angeles to attend Pepperdine University and while there, he began acting as a hobby. Shortly thereafter, he landed his first break as Tyler Simms in the film “The Covenant.” Currently, Crawford splits his time between Los Angeles and New York City, where “Gossip Girl” is filmed.
Biography
American actor Chace Crawford was born on July 18, 1985 in Lubbock, Texas. He initially did not ambition to become an actor; he played football and golf as a high school student, and also dabbled in a modeling career in Dallas. When he studied at the Pepperdine University near Malibu, California, he struggled to identify a career track, and moved between courses in communications, advertising and business. He only pursued acting after his mother encouraged him to do so; he eventually signed himself to a talent agency and committed himself to acting studies.
Crawford made his acting debut in 2006, when he starred in the Lifetime television movie Long Lost Son. He plays the role of Matthew Williams, the son of Kristen Sheppard (Gabrielle Anwar) who was presumed to have drowned but suddenly resurfaces with his father (Richard Blade) who was also presumed dead. He followed it with his film debut, the thriller film The Covenant, where he starred alongside Steven Strait and Sebastian Stan.
In 2007, Crawford was cast in his first major television role, as Nate Archibald in the teen drama Gossip Girl. His character, raised by a wealthy business magnate, is the boyfriend of lead character Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester), and close friend of Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick). However, at one point in the series, he secretly harbors his desire for Blair’s best friend Serena van der Woodson (Blake Lively), which culminates in a one-night stand between the two. He cuts off the affair, though, after realizing that he loves Blair.
Fun Facts
-Went to Pepperdine.
-At a casting somebody asked him for his pants as a souvenior. ( I would love to have his pants )
-Voted ‘Best Dressed’ his senior year of High School.
-His younger sister, Candice, is Miss Missouri USA 2008.
-Before Chace broke into the acting business, he was a valet. He admits to stealing customer’s gum while on the job.
-At the 2008 Teen Choice Awards Chace won the award for Choice TV Breakout Star Male.
-Whenever free, Chace loves to read and work out.
-Chace is very good friends with Gossip Girl co-star Ed Westwick. When they are filming the show, Chace and Ed are roommates.
-Chace loves children so much that he gets emotional when they get hurt.
-Chace’s worst habit is that he doesn’t clean his dishes.
-Chace used to date the pop sensation Carrie Underwood. They broke up mutually through a text message.
-Chace loves eating fried chicken.
-In 2008, Chace appeared in the movie Loaded as Hayden Prince.
-While attending the Pepperdine University, Chace thought of following his father’s footsteps by becoming a doctor, but decided to move towards acting.
-Chace gave his first girlfriend a mix tape for Valentine’s day when they were in sixth grade.
-Chace is right-handed.
-Chace shares an apartment in New York City with his Gossip Girl cast-mate Ed Westwick, who plays Chuck on the show.
-As well as his mother’s encouragement, Chace also chose to become an actor based on a career aptitude test he had taken in high school. This revealed that he was best suited to a career in the performing arts.
-Chace says that the hardest part of filming The Covenant was the cold temperatures when shooting at night.
-Chace made his film debut in the year 2004 in the made-for-television movie Long Lost Sun.
-Besides getting married, Chace would love to fly a plane before he dies.
-Chace did all his stunts in the movie The Covenant, and claims that he would love to do them in future.
-One of his favorite movies is the 1987 release Lost Boys.
-Chace is scared of spiders but not of heights.
-Chace is very good friends with Jesse Metcalfe.
-Chace attended the Ridgeview Elementary School in Bloomington, Minnesota.
-As of 2007, he splits his time between Los Angeles and New York.
-When Chace decided to be an actor, he was signed by the first talent agent that interviewed him.
-Chace attended Pepperdine University in Malibu, California.
-Chace was a model in his hometown of Dallas and never thought that he would be an actor.
-Chace graduated from the Trinity Christian Academy in 2003.
-Chace played football and golf in high school and is a talented artist.
Awards
2008 Teen Choice Award Choice TV Breakout Star Male Gossip Girl Won
Filmography
2007-present: “Gossip Girl” – Nate Archibald
2008: The Haunting of Molly Hartley – Joseph Young
2008: “Family Guy” – Boyfriend (1 episode)
2008: Loaded – Hayden Price
2006: The Covenant – Tyler Simms
2006: Long Lost Son – Matthew Williams / Mark Halloran
TAYLOR MOMSEN
as JENNY HUMPHREY
Taylor Momsen currently stars as Jenny Humphrey in The CW’s hit drama “Gossip Girl,” from Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage (“The O.C.”), based on the tremendously popular book series about privileged teenagers in New York City.
An actress whose poise and range reaches well beyond her years, Momsen is making her mark in Hollywood. Working with directors ranging from Ron Howard to Gus Van Sant, she is one of the industry’s most respected and sought after young actors.
On the big screen she was last seen in Gus Van Sant’s “Paranoid Park” for IFC Films. The film premiered to rave reviews and won the 60th Anniversary Award at the 2007 Cannes Film Festival. Additional film credits include: “Underdog,” Robert Rodriguez’s “Spy Kids 2,” and Randall Wallace’s “We Were Soldiers” starring Mel Gibson.
In 2000, Momsen starred in her breakthrough performance in Ron Howard’s “How the Grinch Stole Christmas,” as Cindy Lou Who opposite Jim Carrey for Imagine Entertainment and Universal Studios. The film grossed over $340 million worldwide.
Momsen is also an accomplished singer/songwriter/musician. During the summer of 2009, she embarked on a 15-state North American tour, performing her music with her band, “The Pretty Reckless.” She has recently signed with Interscope Records and EMI Publishing, with her first album due to debut in early 2010.
She was born in St. Louis, Missouri, and currently resides in New York.
Biography
Child actress Taylor Momsen was born on July 26, 1993 in St. Louis, Missouri. She started acting professionally at age 3, appearing in a national television commercial. It was only in 1999, though, when she first appeared on film, when she got a small role in The Prophet’s Game. The following year, she got her big break in film, playing the lead role, Cindy Lou Who, in the Oscar-winning film How the Grinch Stole Christmas. This was followed by other films: We Were Soldiers, the lead in Hansel & Gretel, and a supporting role in Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams.
Momsen’s career came to a halt after these appearances, and it was only in 2006 when she returned to screens. She starred in the sitcom Misconceptions, which also features Jane Leeves and French Stewart; however, it was cancelled before any episode was ever aired. After other film appearances—Saving Shiloh, Paranoid Park and Underdog—she got a role in the successful teen series Gossip Girl. She plays the role of Jenny Humphrey, the younger sister of Dan Humphrey (Penn Badgley), who desperately tries to become part of the it crowd until the affair between Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) and Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick) was revealed.
Fun Facts
-Hobbies: cinema, song and dance. She excels in dancing lessons.
-Same birthday as The Rolling Stones’ Mick Jagger.
-Before she auditioned for How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000), she had never read the book or seen the cartoon.
-Began her career at the age of three, appearing in a “Shake N’ Bake” commercial.
-Taylor is a brunette
Awards
Nominated Teen Choice 2008 – Brakthrough actress
Filmography
“Gossip Girl” …. Jenny Humphrey (23 episodes, 2007-2008)
Doubting Thomas (2008) …. Madison
Underdog (2007) …. Molly
Paranoid Park (2007) …. Jennifer
Saving Shiloh (2006) …. Samantha Wallace
“Misconceptions” …. Hopper Watson (1 episode)
Hansel & Gretel (2002) …. Gretel
Spy Kids 2: Island of Lost Dreams (2002) …. Alexandra
We Were Soldiers (2002) …. Julie Moore
… aka Wir waren Helden (Germany)
How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000) …. Cindy Lou Who
… aka The Grinch (Australia) (UK) (USA: promotional title)
The Prophet’s Game (1999) …. Honey Bee Swan
Height
5’7 1/2 (1.71 m)
Age
16
JESSICA SZOHR
as VANESSA ABRAMS
Jessica Szohr stars as Vanessa in The CW’s hit drama “Gossip Girl,” from Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage (“The O.C.”), based on the tremendously popular book series about privileged teenagers in New York City.
In June, Szohr completed production on the Dimension film “Piranha 3-D,” a remake of the 1978 horror thriller “Piranha.” She stars alongside Jerry O’Connell and Elizabeth Shue. This will be released in theaters on March 19.
Szohr was discovered at age 16, when she began working as a Kohl’s department store model. She has also modeled for Crate and Barrel, Mountain Dew, Sears, Quaker Oats, Jockey, Jansport and Seventeen magazine.
Her additional television credits include guest starring roles on “What About Brian” and “CSI: Miami.” You can also see her featured in music videos for “Over You” by Daughtry and “Best Days” by Matt White.
Szohr currently resides in New York City.
Date Of Birth
31 March 1985
Biography
Jessica Szohr is an American model and actress born on March 31, 1985 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She came from a Hungarian and Mulatto descent. She started her modeling career at the age of 16 as Kohl’s Department Store model. She graduated at Menomonee Falls High School in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. Although Jessica Szohr stands only 5’6 which is already considered short on the modeling world’s height scale, her exotic good looks made her an in demand model especially for products that target diverse demographics. Jessica Szohr has also been a model for Crate and Barrel, Mountain Dew, Sears, Quaker Oats, Jockey, Jansport, and Seventeen Magazine. She had her first television role in 2003 on My Wife and Kids. Since then, she has already appeared on various television programs including Somebody Help Me, CSI: Miami, Gossip Girl, What About Brian, House at the End of the Drive, The Reading Room, That’s So Raven, Joan of Arcadia, Drake & Josh, What I Like About You, Uncle Nino.
Place of Birth
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Birth Name
Jessica Karen Szohr
Fun Facts
Did print modeling for Kohl’s Department Store during high school.
Filmography
“Gossip Girl” …. Vanessa Abrams (14 episodes, 2007-2008-2009)
Somebody Help Me (2007) (V) …. Nicole
“CSI: Miami” …. Samantha Barrish (3 episodes, 2007)
“What About Brian” …. Laura (6 episodes, 2007)
House at the End of the Drive (2006) …. Krista
The Reading Room (2005) (TV) (as Jessica Karen Szohr) …. Dayva
“That’s So Raven” …. Jordache Hilltopper (1 episode, 2005)
“Joan of Arcadia” …. Nikki (1 episode, 2004)
“Drake & Josh” (1 episode, 2004)
– Two Idiots and a Baby (2004)
“What I Like About You” …. Liz (1 episode, 2004)
Uncle Nino (2003) …. The MC
“My Wife and Kids” …. Dee-Jay (1 episode, 2003)
– Not So Hostile Takeover (2003) TV
Johnny Dodgeball (2008) (post-production) …. Queen D
Music video: Appeared in Matt White’s video “Best Days”. (2007)
Nickname
Jess
Height
5’5 “(1.65m)
ED WESTWICK
as CHUCK BASS
Ed Westwick stars as Chuck Bass in The CW’s hit drama “Gossip Girl,” from Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage (“The O.C.”), based on the tremendously popular book series about privileged teenagers in New York City.
An emerging British actor trained at The National Youth Theatre in London, Westwick appeared in two high profile features. He played the role of Alex in Alfonso Cuarón’s “Children of Men,” opposite Clive Owen and Julianne Moore. Westwick was also seen playing the role of Zoran in Anthony Mighella’s “Breaking and Entering,” opposite Jude Law, Juliette Binoche and Robin Wright Penn. His film credits also include “Son of Rambow.”
His additional television credits include guest-starring roles in “Californication,” “Afterlife” for ITV1, “Casualty” for the BBC, “Doctors” for the BBC and “Dream Team” for Sky One.
When not filming “Gossip Girl” in New York City, Westwick resides outside London.
Date Of Birth
27 June, 1987
Biography
British actor Ed Westwick was born on June 27, 1987 in Stevenage, England. He trained as an actor at the National Youth Theatre in London, and eventually made his television debut in 2006, as a guest in the British medical drama Doctors. His initial television credits also include guest roles in other British television series: the medical drama Casualty, and the supernatural drama Afterlife. He made his film debut in 2006, when he played a minor role in Alfonso Cuar?n’s critically-acclaimed film Children of Men.
Westwick has appeared in two other films: the romantic comedy Breaking and Entering, which starred Jude Law and Juliette Binoche; and the comedy Son of Rambow, which starred Will Poulter and Bill Milner. He, however, got wide recognition when he was cast in the CW’s series Gossip Girl. Based on Cecily von Ziegesar’s popular book series of the same name, the television drama sees Westwick play the role of Chuck Bass, the son of a self-made billionaire and hotel mogul. His character is the playboy of the series—he’s primarily interested in sex, money, and just that, and is accepted by others despite not having any friends because his parents are part of the most elite social circles in Manhattan.
Place of Birth
Stevenage, Hertfordshire, England, UK
Birth Name
Edward Westwick
Fun Facts
-He is the lead singer of the band The Filthy Youth.
-He father lectures in business studies and his mother is an educational psychologist.
-Has two older brothers.
-He is currently dating Jessica Szohr.
Awards
-Teen Choice Awards 2008
best Villian winner, Chuck Bass (Gossip Girl)
-Nominated Teen Choice Breakthrough actor
-Teen Choice Awards Best Drama best breathrough drama for gossip girl (2007-2008)
Filmography
2009: S. Darko – Randy
2007-present: “Gossip Girl” – Chuck Bass
2008: 100 Feet – Joey
2007: Son of Rambow – Lawrence Carter
2006: “Afterlife” – Darren (1 episode)
2006: Breaking and Entering – Zoran
2006: Children of Men – Alex
2006: “Casualty” – Johnny Cullin (1 episode)
2006: “Doctors” – Holden Edwards (1 episode)
Nickname
Ed, Eddy, Chuck!
Height
5′ 9 1/2″ (1.77 m)
KELLY RUTHERFORD
as LILY HUMPHREY
Kelly Rutherford stars as Lily van der Woodsen in The CW’s hit drama “Gossip Girl,” from Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage (“The O.C.”), based on the tremendously popular book series about privileged teenagers in New York City.
Perhaps best-known to television audiences as Megan Mancini in the hit series “Melrose Place,” Rutherford’s additional television credits include starring roles in “E-Ring,” “Threat Matrix,” “The Kindred,” The Great Defender” and “Homefront.” She also had recurring roles on “The District,” “The Fugitive,” “Get Real,” and “The Adventures of Briscoe County, Jr.” Rutherford made guest appearances on such series as “Courthouse,” “Davis Rules” and “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.” She also had a contract role on the NBC soap opera “Generations.”
Rutherford appeared in the feature films “Swimming Upstream,” “Scream 3,” “I Love Trouble” and “Shakedown,” as well as the television movies “Cry Wolf,” “Robin Cook’s Acceptable Risk,” “The Perfect Getaway” and “No Greater Love.”
Bio
A former ballerina and rock groupie, Lily is the mother of Serena. That makes her mom to the most popular girl in Constance Billiard School.
Lily is aware that her daughter deals with sex, drugs and other bad influences at school. But she understands it’s just part of being in the spotlight of the elite clique.
She is also drawn to the mystery of Gossip Girl, who seems to know every secret in the complex world of the rich and the glamorous.
Date Of Birth
November 6th 1968
Biography
American actress Kelly Rutherford was born on November 6, 1968 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. She made her acting debut in 1987, when she starred in the television drama Loving. The following year, she made her film debut, in the police movie Shakedown. She, however, got her first taste of wide recognition when she starred in the daytime soap Generations. Despite being cancelled after only 22 months, the soap was considered groundbreaking because it revolved on an African-American family. Rutherford played the role of Samantha Whitmore, a college student known for her reputation as a troublemaker. The program earned a cult following, and Rutherford grew as one of the drama’s most beloved characters.
Rutherford’s next major television role was as Judy Owen in the television drama Homefront. She played the role of Judy Owen, a baseball-loving bartender, in the critically-acclaimed series. She also had a recurring role in shows such as The Adventures of Brisco County Jr., Courthouse and Kindred: The Embraced. She took on her next major role in 1996, when she played the role of gold-hearted prostitute Megan Lewis in Melrose Place. Her character was introduced during the fifth season and lasted until the show ended its run in 1999.
Rutherford then took on guest roles on television, and also appeared on films such as Scream 3, Angels Don’t Sleep Here and Upstream. After a recurring role on the police drama The District, she took on a regular role in the short-lived action drama Threat Matrix, where she played Homeland Security special agent Frankie Ellroy-Kilmer. She also had a regular role in the short-lived military drama E-Ring, as military staffer Samantha Liston. Her most current television role is on the CW teen drama Gossip Girl, where she plays the role of Lily van der Woodsen, the multiple-divorced ex-ballerine turned socialite mother of Serena (Blake Lively) and Eric (Connor Pablo).
Place of Birth
Elizabethtown, Kentucky
Birth Name
Kelly Melissa Rutherford
Fun Facts
-Was married to Carlos Tarajano from June 30, 2001, to January 11, 2002
-Rutherford married her second husband, German businessman Daniel Giersch, in August 2006
-She gave birth to her first son named Herm?s Gustaf Daniel Giersch on October 18, 2006
Height
5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
MATTHEW SETTLE
as RUFUS HUMPHREY
Matthew Settle stars as Rufus Humphrey in The CW’s hit drama “Gossip Girl,” from Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage (“The O.C.”), based on the tremendously popular book series about privileged teenagers in New York City.
Settle starred as lead character Jacob Wheeler in 2005’s TNT six-week television event, “Into the West,” from executive producer Steven Spielberg. The series was nominated for 16 Emmy Awards. He is also known for his unforgettable role as Capt. Ronald Speirs in HBO’s Golden Globe and Emmy award-winning mini-series “Band of Brothers.” Other television credits include “Brothers & Sisters,” “The Practice” and “ER.”
In film, Settle will next star in “Ex-Terminators,” with Jennifer Coolidge and Heather Graham. Past film credits include Callie Khour’s film adaptation of “Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood,” in which he starred opposite Ashley Judd, Jonathan Mostow’s WW11 submarine drama “U-571,” and a critically lauded portrayal of Warren Beatty in Peter Bogdanovich’s “The Mystery of Natalie Wood.”
Born in North Carolina, Settle moved to New York City at age 18 to pursue acting. There his talent was recognized by the legendary producer/lawyer Jay Julien, whose clients included such brilliant “locals” as Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Harvey Keitel and Christopher Walken. Julien awarded Settle a three-year scholarship with renowned acting teacher William Esper, which in turn led to Settle’s first role in Louis L’Amour’s “Shaughnessy” for CBS.
Settle resides with his family in New York City
Date Of Birth
September 17th 1969
Biography
American actor Matthew Settle was born on September 17, 1969 in Hickory, North Carolina. When he was 18, he moved to New York City to pursue an acting career. While there, his talent got recognized by the legendary Jay Julien. He awarded the aspiring star with a three-year scholarship with the renowned William Esper. This led to Settle’s first role in 1996.
Matthew Settle started his acting career when he starred in the television movie Shaughnessy for CBS-TV. Two years later, he made his film debut, starring in the 1998 horror flick I Still Know What You Did Last Summer. He also appeared in films such as U-571, The In Crowd and Attraction.
Settle’s first major television role came in 2001, when he was cast in the acclaimed miniseries Band of Brothers. He played the character of Ronald Spiers, the platoon leader of Easy Company with a reputation for being fierce in war. This was followed by recurring roles in the medical drama ER, where he played the role of Brian Westlake, and in The Practice, as Russell Bakey. In addition, he starred in other films, including Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood, Until the Night and Rancid.
In 2006, Settle played a recurring guest role in Brothers & Sisters, playing the fiance of Kitty Walker (Calista Flockhart). He also starred in the short-lived television series The Wedding Bells, where he played a guest role for two episodes before the show got cancelled. In 2007, he received his regular television role is in the CW’s successful teen drama Gossip Girl, where he plays Rufus Humphrey, a former rock star who now owns an art gallery. His character is the father of Dan (Penn Badgley) and Jenny (Taylor Momsen). That year, he appeared in the films Blue Smoke and Beneath, and has signed on to portray the character Dan in The Ex-Terminators.
Place of Birth
Hickory, North Carolina
Birth Name
Jeffrey Matthew Settle
Fun Facts
-When asked by an interviewer what his two sisters tought him about women he answered; “That women are to be loved , not understood.”.
Filmography
1998: I Still Know What You Did Last Summer
2000: U-571
2001: Band of Brothers
2004: Rancid
2004: Decisive Battles
2005: Into the West
2006: The Celestine Prophecy
2006: Beneath
2006: Brothers and Sisters
2007: Blue Smoke
2007: Gossip Girl
Nickname
Mattie Boy
Height
5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
