Olivia Alexander

Olivia Alexander
Born Olivia Usey
(1988-05-17) May 17, 1988
Donaldsonville, Louisiana
Occupation Actress, singer, dancer

Olivia Alexander (born Olivia Usey; May 17, 1988) is an American actress, singer, dancer, designer, and entrepreneur. An actress who first fell into her screen niche playing beautiful and voluptuous characters, Olivia Alexander is a dynamic triple threat, dancer, singer and producer, whose one-of-a-kind style has garnered her attention in all areas of the media. Alexander has appeared in commercials, music videos, feature films and has even starred, produced, and created her own reality show: LOVE SCOUTS(Oxygen).

Olivia Alexander is the founder and owner of The Crystal Cult, which sells women's fashion vape[1] and luxury cannabis accessories.The Crystal Cult has appeared in Cosmopolitan (magazine), LIVE! With Michael and Kelley, The New York Times, Jezebel, MTV.com and numerous blogs and websites. Celebrity cult members include: Miley Cyrus, Jessie J, and Sophia Ritchie. Off the success of The Crystal Cult, in 2015 Alexander launched a number of ventures including YouTube channel BuddFeed and Cult Creative digital agency. Cult Creative remains one of the largest independent social media publishers in cannabis. They maintain well over 1 million active cannabis targeted followers on Instagram [2] and represents industry heavyweights Bhang Chocolate, Northern Emeralds, and cannabis legend Sailene Ossman.

Biography

Early life

Olivia Alexander was born in Donaldsonville, Louisiana as Olivia Usey.[3] As early as age two, she was working as a child print model and commercial actress. After being discovered by a talent agent at a beauty pageant when she was six, Olivia began auditioning in Los Angeles without success. Returning to Los Angeles at the age of thirteen, she eventually appeared in music videos for the Jonas Brothers, Steve Holy, and Jermaine Dupri.[4]

She attended Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, where she studied Communications.

Acting career

She has played lead roles in Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader and 30 Nights of Paranormal Activity With the Devil Inside the Girl With the Dragon Tattoo. Four songs from her debut EP 'Its On'[5] were featured in Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader, including the title track 'Attack Attack'.[6]

In 2011, Alexander starred in her own pilot, Love Scouts, for the Oxygen network.[7] In 2007, she appeared on MTV Punk'd,[8] Spike TV's Wild World of Spike, and was a finalist on So You Think You Can Dance.[9] She portrayed Brooke in the Horror film Old 37, in which she co-starred Mindy White, Bill Moseley and Kane Hodder.[10]

Fashion career

In June 2012, Crystal Cult founder Olivia Alexander posted a picture on her Instagram of a blinged-out vaporizer she made herself. It caused such a stir that, in just seven days, she decided to build a website and start the business that's still operating and thriving today.[1]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2009 Deep in the Valley Brandi (as Olivia Usey)
2011 Killer Eye: Halloween Haunt Giselle
2012 Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader Brittany Andrews
2012 Book of 1000 Deaths Darla - Girl #4
2013 30 Nights of Paranormal Activity with the Devil Inside the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Liz Galen
2013 Chocolate Milk Betty Short
2013 Old 37 Brooke Post-Production
2013 Darius Beth Post-Production
2013 Camp Takota Vanessa Post-Production
2013 Bikini Model Academy Dixie Post-Production
2016 Bus Driver Madeline Post- Production
Television
Year Title Role Episode Original Airdate Notes
2007 Punk'd Bikini Girl Season 8, Episode 3 April 24, 2007[8] (as Olivia Usey)
2007 Wild World of Spike Herself Episode 8 April 5, 2007
Episode 13 May 10, 2007
2007 So You Think You Can Dance Herself Dancer
2011 Love Scouts Herself Pilot
2012 Focus the Series Daisy Completed
2016 BuddFeed Herself 60 Episodes

References

  1. 1 2 "Say Hello to Fashion Vapes, the Latest Trend That Can Totally Get You High". New York, New York. September 30, 2015. Retrieved September 30, 2015.
  2. Clay Dillow (March 2, 2016). "Banned by Facebook, Cannabis Companies Turn to Pot-Friendly Social Media". Fortune.com. Retrieved March 2, 2016.
  3. Anonymous author. "Olivia Alexander (I) - Biography". Internet Movie Database (Amazon.com). Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  4. Michael Tortorich (January 21, 2013). "Parish Profile: Olivia Alexander". The Creole Online Newspaper. Prairieville, Louisiana. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  5. "It's On – Olivia Alexander". Last.fm. London, UK: Last.fm Ltd. July 10, 2012. Retrieved August 2, 2013.
  6. Jason Bene (August 9, 2012). "Olivia Alexander’s ‘It’s On’ from Attack of the 50 Foot Cheerleader 3D". KillerFilm. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  7. Jason Hughes (December 21, 2011). "'Love Scouts': Tanner Shows How To Lose A Girl In 10 Seconds". The Huffington Post. New York, NY. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  8. 1 2 "Punk'd Full Episode Video - Ep. 803". MTV. Viacom International Inc. April 24, 2007. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  9. Brett Love (June 7, 2007). "So You Think You Can Dance: Vegas". The Huffington Post. New York, NY. Retrieved August 1, 2013.
  10. Old 37

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