Olivia Rodrigo is a talented artist with a remarkable ability to craft emotive and empathetic songs that resonate deeply with listeners. Born in Los Angeles, this multi-faceted singer-songwriter-actor has a unique gift for understanding and conveying human emotions, which she attributes to her Filipino and German-English-Irish-Austrian heritage.
As the star of the first two seasons of the Disney+ High School Musical series, Olivia has developed a keen sense of acting, which she discovered through a recommendation from her vocal coach. She believes that both acting and music are about capturing feelings and moments with accuracy, a sentiment that reflects her dedication to authenticity and bold expression in her music.
Olivia's musical influences are diverse, ranging from Fiona Apple and Jack White to PJ Harvey and Phoebe Bridgers, and she draws inspiration from their honest storytelling. Her ultimate goal is to craft songs that are brutally honest and offer a vivid glimpse into her life and mind.
When she performs on the High School Musical series, Olivia showcases her original songs as well as HSM classics, bringing her worlds of acting, singing, and songwriting together. She reflects on the surreal experience of writing for the show, praising the opportunity to contribute to such a big project as a 16-year-old.
Olivia's musical journey began in kindergarten, when she took voice lessons and later piano lessons. At age 12, she started playing guitar and began writing songs, often jotting down melodies and lyrics in her pink fluffy notebook, which she still keeps on her bedside table.
