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A Dangerous Game (Pretty Little Liars)
The third season of ''Pretty Little Liars'', based on the books of the same name by Sara Shepard, premiered on June 5, 2012, on ABC Family and concluded on March 19, 2013. On November 29, 2011, ABC Family renewed the series for a third season, consisting of 24 episodes. On October 4, 2012, ABC Family renewed the series for a fourth season, consisting of 24 episodes. Overview The third season takes place five months following the discovery that Mona Vanderwaal (Janel Parrish) was the elusive "A" that had been creatively and relentlessly tormenting the four main characters, Aria Montgomery (Lucy Hale), Spencer Hastings (Troian Bellisario), Hanna Marin (Ashley Benson), and Emily Fields (Shay Mitchell) for the past year. The first half of the season addresses the issue of whether or not Garrett Reynolds (Yani Gellman) actually killed or was involved in the murder of the girls' former friend and queen bee, Alison DiLaurentis (Sasha Pieterse) and who killed Maya St. Germain (Bianca Law ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Troian Bellisario
Troian Avery Bellisario (born October 28, 1985) is an American actress. A graduate of the University of Southern California, in 2010, she received her breakthrough role as Spencer Hastings in the Freeform drama series ''Pretty Little Liars'' (20102017), for which she received worldwide recognition and multiple awards and nominations. Early life Bellisario was born and raised in Los Angeles. Her parents are producers Deborah Pratt and Donald P. Bellisario, her father having created ''Magnum, P.I.'', ''Quantum Leap'', and '' NCIS'', among other TV series. She has a younger brother, three half-sisters, two half-brothers, and two stepbrothers, actor Sean Murray and producer Chad W. Murray. Her father is of Italian and Serbian descent, and her mother is of African American and Creole descent. Attending Campbell Hall School in Studio City, California, from kindergarten through twelfth grade, Bellisario was the valedictorian of her class. After high school, she attended Vassar Coll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yani Gellman
Yani Gellman (born September 2, 1985) is a Canadian film and television actor, known for playing Paolo Valisari in ''The Lizzie McGuire Movie'', Garrett Reynolds in ''Pretty Little Liars'' and Diego Flores in '' 90210.'' Early life Gellman was born in Miami, Florida, to a Canadian father and an Australian mother. He is of Jewish Russian, English, and Spanish descent. He was named after a family friend, writer Jan Yoors. His father was a reporter, and the family frequently moved during Gellman's childhood, living in Australia, Spain, and Texas before settling in Toronto. Gellman speaks Spanish, having learned it during his time living in Spain. He has a university degree in political science. Career Gellman's acting debut was in a 1998 episode of the television series, ''Animorphs''. After appearing in several more television productions, he was cast in supporting roles in the 2000 film, '' Urban Legends: Final Cut'' and in 2001's ''Jason X''. In both films, his characters eventua ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Julian Morris (actor)
Julian David Morris (born 13 January 1983) is an English actor. After appearing in the British television series ''The Knock'' (1996) and ''Fish'' (2000) during his teenage years, he had his first starring role in the American slasher film '' Cry Wolf'' (2005). He subsequently had supporting roles in the thriller ''Donkey Punch'' (2008), the historical drama ''Valkyrie'' (2008), and another slasher film ''Sorority Row'' (2009). Morris has also appeared in American television as a series regular on ''Pretty Little Liars'' and '' Hand of God'', and had recurring roles on ''Once Upon a Time'' and ''New Girl.'' Early life Morris was born in Crouch End, North London, and grew up in Muswell Hill. He is the son of South African-born Glen and Zimbabwean-born Andrea Morris, and spent a lot of time in both countries growing up. He has a younger sister, Amy, and is from a Jewish family. Career Morris began acting at the Anna Scher Theatre in London. It was there, when he was 13, that a di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bryce Johnson
Bryce Owen Johnson (born April 18, 1977) is an American actor. Early life Johnson born in Reno, Nevada. He has an older brother, Brendon, and a younger brother, Brett. He moved to Denver, Colorado, at the age of five. He graduated from high school in 1995. Afterwards, the family relocated to Sioux City, Iowa, where Bryce attended acting classes at the local community college before deciding to embark on his acting career. Career He headed for Hollywood at 19 after his mother encouraged him not to join the Navy. While working odd-jobs to pay the bills he looked for auditions and enrolled at Pasadena's American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He was receiving minor work until his break came in 1999 when he was cast as Josh Ford in The WB's ''Popular''. Also in that year he was part of the cast of MTV series ''Undressed''. After the show ended in 2001, he continued on the platform of more teen-oriented projects with minor guest roles on ''Dawson's Creek'', ''Gilmore Girls'' and other ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alison DiLaurentis
Alison Lauren DiLaurentis is a fictional character in the ''Pretty Little Liars'' book series, its television adaptation, and the spin-off series '' Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists''. The character was created by American author Sara Shepard. In the beginning of both the books and the television series, Alison is a central character who is shown mostly in flashbacks. The narrative is set when Alison mysteriously disappears and leaves the suburb of Rosewood shocked. Due to her position as a queen bee of Rosewood's social scene, Alison's actions and relations were constantly under scrutiny from the town's citizens. Sasha Pieterse, who portrays Alison on screen, has described the character as an indecisive person, showing herself as a ruthless, manipulative girl. Due to the massive reformulation on the story's timing, pacing and overall narrative for the television adaptation, the on-screen Alison DiLaurentis holds various differences from her literary counterpart, such as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mona Vanderwaal
Mona Vanderwaal is a fictional character in the ''Pretty Little Liars'' book series, its television adaptation, and the spin-off TV series '' Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists''. In the TV shows, she is portrayed by Janel Parrish. Introduced in ''Pretty Little Liars'' as Hanna Marin's best friend, Mona initially harbors a grudge against the protagonists, using her intelligence and resources to torment them anonymously as "A". In the third season of the TV series, Mona gains a partner who eventually takes control from her. Afterward, she forms an unstable alliance with the protagonists, becoming a victim of her own creation. Considered the most knowledgeable character in the series, Mona is versed in computer hacking, foreign languages, singing, empathy, and manipulation. Though introduced as a villainess, she eventually takes steps toward redemption. Mona is the first 'A' in the show and the book. Initially a supporting player, the TV character gained much popularity among ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Emily Fields
Emily Catherine Fields is a fictional character created in 2006 by author Sara Shepard. She is a character of both ''Pretty Little Liars'' books and television series, and initially appears as a " jock girl" and one of the main protagonists of the story. She is part of the group known as the Liars; and is best friends with the four other members, who are also protagonists. Emily is known for her description and shyness, as well as being part of a conservative family, the Fields. Emily's characteristics and stories have the same methodology in both books and television. However, there are some perceptual differences between the two versions, since the television series usually didn't follow the books' scripts. For example, Emily's parents on the screen have different names from the books ones; and, in the books, she has siblings, while in the television series she doesn't. Another noticeable difference between the two versions are the physical and psychological characteristics. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aria Montgomery
Aria Marie Fitz (ńee Montgomery) is a fictional character in the ''Pretty Little Liars'' franchise created by American author Sara Shepard. Described as an “alternative” and artsy teen, the franchise revolves around Aria and her three best friends (Spencer Hastings, Hanna Marin and Emily Fields) being blackmailed, stalked and tortured by an anonymous identity known as “ A” after the disappearance of their friend Alison DiLaurentis. Aria is well known for her longtime relationship and eventual marriage with Ezra Fitz. The character is portrayed by Lucy Hale in the television series. Characterization In the book series, Aria is described as gorgeous, tall, lean with short blue-black hair, startling ice-blue eyes and an angular face. Aria is artsy and imaginative, has a hipster style, and a passion for knitting and writing. She is also described as Rosewood's 'weird girl'. On another interview with ClevverTV.com, Lucy Hale said, "She’s like an old soul with an espectacul ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hanna Marin
Hanna Olivia Marin is a fictional character created by Sara Shepard for the ''Pretty Little Liars'' book series, and later developed for the Freeform television series adaptation by I. Marlene King. The character has also appeared in the spin-off series ''Ravenswood''. One of the main protagonists of the franchise, Hanna is a formerly overweight girl who becomes a queen-bee after the disappearance of Alison DiLaurentis. Hanna is portrayed by Ashley Benson in the television series. Character in print Hanna is introduced in the first book as a popular, ruthless girl. She is described as an alluring young redhead, and occasionally is fighting with herself in order to keep her beauty. In early novels, the character is also written as bulimic. Story lines Hanna is one of four primary protagonists in all sixteen of the ''Pretty Little Liars'' novels, starting with ''Pretty Little Liars''. All four girls attend the same school. Prior to the start Before Alison DiLau ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spencer Hastings
Spencer Jill Hastings is a fictional character, one of the five main characters who appear in the ''Pretty Little Liars'' novel series and its Freeform television adaptation. Created by American author Sara Shepard, she is a member of the group known as the Liars, and is best friend to the four other members, who are protagonists of the story. Portrayed by Troian Bellisario, the character was developed for television by the series' showrunner I. Marlene King and appeared in each of the show's 160 episodes during its seven-years-long run, from its premiere on June 8, 2010, to its finale on June 27, 2017. Spencer is known in the fictional town of Rosewood for her sophisticated charm, intelligence, hardheadedness, and, at times, dangerous dedication to achieve her life goals. She is part of the very wealthy, powerful Hastings family; Spencer's parents, Veronica and Peter, are both linked to politics and her sister, Melissa is an equally accomplished grad student. For her rol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Red Coat (Pretty Little Liars)
Red Coat is a fictional character on the television show ''Pretty Little Liars,'' which was adapted from the book series of same name. Introduced during the second-season finale, she became the primary antagonist of the third and fourth seasons. In Season 4, it is revealed there are 2 active Red Coat's, one being CeCe Drake, the other being Alison DiLaurentis. In Season 6, it is revealed there is a third red coat, this one being Sara Harvey. Background In the second-season finale " Unmasked", the first "A" is revealed to be Mona Vanderwaal, who wanted revenge on the Liars for not preventing Alison's bullying and slowly distancing Hanna away from her. During a fight with Spencer, Mona ends up falling off a cliff and is then found by the authorities and admitted to the Radley Sanitarium, a local psychiatric hospital. During the final scene of the episode, a nurse comes in to alert Mona that she has a visitor and someone walks inside her room in what it looks like a red trench coat, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vanessa Ray
Vanessa Ray Liptak (born June 24, 1981) is an American actress. She is known for her role on ''Pretty Little Liars'' as Charlotte Drake; and also for her roles as Jenny on the legal drama series '' Suits'', Teri Ciccone on the soap opera ''As the World Turns'', Officer Eddie Janko-Reagan on long-running family-police drama '' Blue Bloods'', and Maggie "Rocker" Sheldon on '' White Collar''. Acting career Ray earned her Actors' Equity Association card while performing the role of Rusty and singing "Let's Hear It For the Boy" in the musical ''Footloose''. She played the role of Nemo in Robert and Kristin Lopez's ''Finding Nemo: The Musical'' at Orlando's Disney World. Ray played the character Olive Ostrovsky in the national tour of ''The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee''. She joined the Broadway cast of ''Hair'' in its final year as Crissy, and sang the song "Frank Mills". She made her on-screen debut as Chris in the youth-oriented video short feature ''The Sparky Chronicle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
