The Demi Lovato Biography

Biography for
Demi Lovato

Date of Birth

20 August 1992, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Birth Name

Demetria Devonne Lovato

Nickname

Demi
Mc D Love

Height

5' 3" (1.60 m)

Trade Mark

Huge smile

Chin cleft

High raspy voice

Trivia

Her sisters are Dallas Lovato and Madison De La Garza.

Her mom, Dianna Hart, was a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader during the the 1982-83 season, and was a country recording artist.

She is a skilled pianist and guitar player.

Gets most of her clothes from Forever 21 and most of her shoes from Aldo.

Her favorite band is Paramore and her favorite song by them is Born for This.

Of Mexican, Irish, and Italian descent.

Has a purity ring like Selena Gomez and The Jonas Brothers but wears it as a necklace.

Favorite move is Donnie Darko (2001).

Favorite song by The Jonas Brothers is "Hollywood".

Her role model is Kelly Clarkson.

Home schooled.

All of her fellow cast members from "Sonny with a Chance" (2009) are featured in her music video "La La Land".

Graduated High School in May 2009; a year early.

Older sister, Dallas Lovato, appeared on music video "La La Land" with her.

Good friends with her Camp Rock (2008) (TV) costars Meaghan Martin, Alyson Stoner, Anna Maria Perez de Tagle and Jasmine Richards.

Has a tattoo on her right side which says "You Make Me Beautiful". [June 2010].

Is a vegetarian.

Checked herself into a medical center on November 1, 2010 to get professional help for anorexia and bulimia.

Used to have a YouTube show with her friend Selena Gomez called "The Demi and Selena Show".

Announced that she has a bipolar disorder [April 20, 2011].

Tattooed on her left wrist is the word "Stay", while on her right is the word "Strong". She stated that she had them written there so that every time she feels like cutting herself, it will stop her from doing so and remind her to "Stay Strong". [2011].

Voted #54 in the British version of FHM "100 Sexiest Women" List (2011).

Her 2011 song, "Skyscraper", debuted at No. 10 on Billboard and No. 2 on Digital Songs. The song is Lovato's first top 10 debut on the Hot 100 Billboard chart and her second top 10 title overall. Her first Billboard chart entry was the song, "This Is Me", with Joe Jonas, the song debuted at No. 11 and peaked at No. 9 in July 2008.

Personal Quotes

I chose to leave public school. I was kind of bullied . . . Everyone signed a petition that said, "We all hate Demi Lovato".

[on Joe Jonas] He is my best friend. He has always been my best friend.

The only thing I could see myself doing is music - songwriting or producing or something. I've never seen myself being in any other business, I've been working in this one since I was 5 years old! I could do other things, but I wouldn't want to.

[on her role in Camp Rock (2008) (TV)] It was a confidence booster. My character and I both like to rock out and now we're not afraid to!

[on Miley Cyrus] She's my best friend, so you better watch out. I will defend her for the rest of my life.

[a message to her fans after leaving a rehabilitation center] The journey that I have been on had been very, very difficult over the past few months. I was dealing with issues that I know not only girls just my age but of all ages are dealing with. People that are probably watching this video right now are dealing with the issues that I had to and I hope to one day raise awareness of everything. I can't tell you how much light you guys brought into my life in probably the darkest time of my life. Without you guys, I wouldn't be here today. I wanted to let you guys know that I'm excited to get back to work.

Yes, there have been times when I definitely have been tempted to get rid of my dinner. But I will deal with it for the rest of my life because it's a life-long disease. I don't think there's going to be a day when I don't think about food or my body, but I'm living with it, and I wish I could tell young girls to find their safe place and stay with it.

If you are going through that dark period, go to your family and closest friends. Don't put yourself in danger. It's very crucial that you get your feelings out - but don't ever inflict harm on your own body because your body is so sacred. I wish I could tell every young girl with an eating disorder, or who has harmed herself in any way, that she's worthy of life and that her life has meaning. You can overcome and get through anything.

(on her friend Selena Gomez) Selena and I hadn't spoken in a long time. We just had some issues that we had to deal with. But the day I went into treatment I get a phone call from her and she was the one sobbing on the phone. She was like, 'Are you OK? I've been crying non-stop. Are you sure you're OK?' And, all issues aside, I started crying too and I'm like, 'Yes, I'm OK.'

(on Miley Cyrus) She sent me a Christmas present and that meant a lot to me because I didn't get Christmas presents in there (rehab)... I just have incredible friends.

[on whether she'll focus more on music, movies or TV in the future] I think I'm gonna stick with the combination. I get bored pretty easily. I can't do one or the other. I wanna continue to work as hard as I can. You'll see me all over.

[on her third album, Unbroken] [It will] show my true colors. I think it's finally the album that I've always wanted to make but I've never had the time to.

[on The Beatles song "Yesterday"] This song brings up so many memories and emotions because the lyrics are truly heartfelt and written with such incredible feeling in each word. The Beatles are such an inspiration to me.

Where Are They Now

(September 2008) Currently in Puerto Rico filming Princess Protection Program (2009) (TV) with her best friend, Selena Gomez.

(July 2008) Opening for The Jonas Brothers on their Burnin' Up tour.

(September 2008) Released her debut album 'Don't Forget' (September 23rd).

(June 2009) Starting her tour with David Archuleta.

(July 2010) 45 city tour with The Jonas Brothers.