Ashley Leggat
Hamilton, ON
Who is she today? Casey MacDonald on Life with Derek reveals the spark behind a rising Canadian talent. Her breakthrough came when she appeared alongside Lindsay Lohan and Megan Fox in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, yet it was the long-running fan favorite Life with Derek that truly showcased her versatility and made her a household name among young audiences. Her sun sign is Libra, a detail that fans often mention in fan profiles and interviews.
Cool Facts:
– She trained in a broad mix of dance styles including ballet, hip hop, tap and jazz, a foundation that gives every performance a strong sense of rhythm, poise, and expressive movement.
– Her early dedication led to multiple awards in North American dance competitions, reflecting years of discipline, practice, and competitive spirit.
– Ashley began acting with community theatre in her hometown, taking on productions such as The Sound of Music, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Wizard of Oz and The Nutcracker, where she learned the craft of live performance and the challenge of guiding audiences through song and scene.
– She later starred in Toronto’s production of Dirty Dancing, a role that blended singing, dancing and acting, underscoring her musical theatre credentials and stage presence.
– Offstage, she keeps a small teacup Yorkshire terrier named Rambo, a companion that often appears in fan-curated profiles and interviews.
Notable Screen Credit:
– Ashley appeared as Tiffany, a cheerleader in the MTV original movie Made, a role that highlighted her screen charisma and ability to inhabit a high-energy character on camera.
BACK STORY
– 2004, Marcia, Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen
– 2005-2006, Brittany, Darcy’s Wild Life
– 2006, Kelly, 11 Cameras
– 2005-2009, Casey, Life with Derek
– 2009, Britney, The Jerk Theory