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Indiana Marie Ella Massara (born 23 August 2002), sometimes shortened to just Indiana, is an Australian singer, actress, model, and Internet personality. Massara has been named one of Kiss FM's youngest New Next Up Artists.[3]

Early life and education

Massara was born in Coolbinia, a suburb of Perth, Western Australia. She is of Italian descent.[1] Massara was a "tom-boy" as a child with an interest in sports. She initially stayed in Australia with her grandparents while her parents and older brother Presley left for Los Angeles so he could pursue acting. Indiana attended Mercedes College in the City of Perth before making the decision to join them.[4][5][6]

Career

Massara walked the Los Angeles Fashion Week runway at the age of 13.[7][better source needed][8]

Massara began working with Brat in 2017 when she landed the role of Rooney Forrester in Chicken Girls,[9] a character she would also play in various series and films for the network such as Attaway Appeal, Chicken Girls: The Movie, Holiday Spectacular, Intern-in-Chief, the lead in Rooney's Last Roll, as well as cameos in Total Eclipse and Stuck.[10] She also hosted Brat Chat alongside Darius Marcell[11] and performed the theme song for Red Ruby, "Run You Down".[12][13]

Massara released her debut single, "Drama" featuring Stoppa, in 2017, which made it into the top ten chart on Radio Disney.[14] She has been in the top three on Radio Disney multiple times as well as receiving radio play in the United States, Australia, and Canada.[5][15] Massara has released several singles including "Smoke In My Eyes",[16] "In Your Dreams",[17] "Do Yourself A Favour"[18] and "Apology" featuring 24hrs in 2018 and "That Day",[19] "I Think We're Alone Now" in 2019,[15] and "Squeeze" in 2020.[20] As of 2018, she was working on an EP.[21]

In October 2018, Massara went on her first ever tour alongside Tayler Holder, Zach Clayton, and Joey Birlem with Swipe Up Live in Australia.[16][22] Massara opened for Why Don't We, Bryce Vine, and Ava Max at 103.7 KISS-FM's Kiss the Summer Hello in June 2019.[23]

In June 2020, Massara started a podcast with her friends Zach Justice and Jared "JareBear" Bailey titled Dropouts. A number of public figures have featured on the podcast as guests, such as Josh Peck, Brighton Sharbino, Paris Berelc, Nick Turturro, and Mike E. Winfield. In 2022, Massara joined the Broken Road podcast.

Massara played Paige in the 2021 film Hero Mode. She has an upcoming role as Jess in The Crusades.[24] As of December 2022, she has 1.9 million and 4.9 followers on Instagram and TikTok respectively.

Artistry

Massara takes inspiration from Sza, Khalid, Jack & Jack, and Beyonce.[9] Her early inspirations include Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra.[6]

Discography

Singles

  • "Drama" featuring Stoppa (2017) 
  • "Smoke in my Eyes" (2018)
  • "Do Yourself a Favour" (2018)
  • "In Your Dreams" (2018)
  • "Apology" featuring 24hrs (2018)
  • "I Think We're Alone Now" (2019)
  • "That Day" (2019)
  • "Over It" (2019) with Jules LeBlanc and Aliyah Moulden
  • "Run You Down" (2019), Red Ruby theme song
  • "Say It Back" (2019)
  • "Squeeze" (2020)
  • "Brainstorm" (2021) from Hero Mode
  • "Hopeless" (2022) with Illy[25]

Music videos

Year Song Director
2018 "Smoke in My Eyes" James Toth
2018 "Do Yourself a Favor" James Toth
2018 "In Your Dreams" James Toth
2018 "Apology" Reel Mike Jones
2019 "I Think We’re Alone Now" Nayip Ramos
2019 "That Day" Reek Mike Jones
David Madison
2019 “Over It” Brat
2019 “Run You Down” Brat
2020 "Squeeze" Éli Sokhn

Filmography

Film and television

Year Title Role Notes
2015 Crafty: Or (The Unexpected Virtue of the Girl in Charge of Snacks)  Kendall Short film
2015  Sh!t Happens  Indi Episode: "Trouble Maker"
2015 Connect  Sami Conrad Episode: "Uh...Hi"
2015 Saturated  Abigail Episode: "Nightcap"
2019 Single Parents  Britney Episode: "Welcome to Hell, Sickos!"
2021 Hero Mode  Paige Feature film
2023 The Crusades Jess

Web

Year Title Role Notes
2017–present Chicken Girls  Rooney Main role
2017 Attaway Appeal  Rooney Main role
2018 Chicken Girls: The Movie  Rooney Brat film
2018 Brat Chat  Herself  Host
2018 Total Eclipse  Rooney Cameo; episode: "Happy Birthday"
2018 Holiday Spectacular  Rooney / Reindeer photographer Brat holiday special
2019 Brat's Happy Death Day 2U  Rooney Short film
2019 Stuck  Rooney Cameo; episode: "A Different Day"
2019 Intern-in-Chief  Rooney Brat film
2020 Rooney's Last Roll Rooney Lead role; miniseries
2022 Chicken Girls: COLLEGE YEARS Rooney Co-lead; miniseries

References

  1. ^ a b Hudson, Shawna (14 June 2018). "Your Official Guide to Actress, Singer and Model Indiana Massara". Sweety High. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  2. ^ a b "About Indiana". YouTube.
  3. ^ Kim, Janice (18 July 2019). "Indiana Massara on Finding Inspiration in Everyday Life, Whether It's for Music or Her Personal Style". Pulse Spikes. Archived from the original on 22 October 2019. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  4. ^ "New Kid in Town: Indiana Massara Tells Her Story". Brat. 25 July 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2019.[dead link]
  5. ^ a b "EXCLUSIVE COVER STORY: Indiana". YSBNow. 5 June 2019. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  6. ^ a b Kumbarji, Ceylan (28 May 2018). "Interview: Indiana Massara". Taylor Magazine. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  7. ^ "The Amazing Talent Of Performer Indiana Massara". Medium. 18 October 2017. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  8. ^ "So lucky 2 walk 4 these designers @ LA Fashion Week. Thanks 2 @ArtHeartFashion 4 the cast. At 14 it was a dream come true! #lafw #teenmodel". Indiana Massara. 19 November 2016. Retrieved 10 June 2019 – via Twitter.
  9. ^ a b "Indiana Massara Talks "Chicken Girls," Music + More". The Daily Shuffle. 18 October 2017. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  10. ^ "Exclusive Interview: Pop-Culturalist Chats with Indiana Massara". Pop-Culturalist. 20 May 2018. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  11. ^ "Introducing Indiana". Brat. 12 July 2018. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  12. ^ Garrett, Brie (14 May 2019). "Indiana Massara Talks "Run You Down"". Teenplicity. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  13. ^ Schroder, Juliet (28 April 2019). "Listen to Indiana Massara's Brand New Song "Run You Down"". Celeb Secrets. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  14. ^ Schroder, Juliet (28 April 2019). "Indiana Massara". PopularTV. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  15. ^ a b Cantor, Brian (12 April 2019). "Indiana Massara's "I Think We're Alone Now" Continues To Gain Pop Radio Airplay". Headline Planet. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  16. ^ a b DJ Hapa. "Daily Discovery featuring Indiana Massara". Hapaworld (Podcast). Retrieved 16 June 2019.
  17. ^ "5 Things To Love about Indiana Massara's Newest Single!". Everly Mag. 5 April 2018. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  18. ^ "Interview: Indiana Massara on Her Latest Single, "Do Yourself a Favour"". Glitter Magazine. 12 March 2018. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  19. ^ "Behind the Scenes of Indiana Massara's "That Day"". Carrie's Chronicles. 22 February 2019. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  20. ^ Williams, Kori (11 December 2020). "Exclusive: Indiana Massara Slays in Her Music Video For "Squeeze"". Seventeen. Retrieved 13 December 2020.
  21. ^ Booth, Ali (13 November 2018). "Indiana Massara dishes on her upcoming EP, says it's in the works". TigerBeat. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  22. ^ Booth, Ali (13 November 2018). "Indiana Massara announces her first-ever tour". TigerBeat. Retrieved 6 June 2019.
  23. ^ Stivale, Shelby (12 March 2019). "Indiana Massara to join Why Don't We for Wisconsin's Kiss the Summer Hello Show". TigerBeat. Retrieved 8 September 2019.
  24. ^ Grober, Matt (29 June 2021). "Khalil Everage And Indiana Massara Board Leo Milano's Feature 'The Crusades'". Deadline. Retrieved 19 July 2021.
  25. ^ "Illy Releases an Anthem for Hopeless Romantics". Tone Deaf. 5 October 2023. Retrieved 8 October 2023.


External links

source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indiana_Massara