Ashlee Renee Holland (born June 18, 1979) is an American actress, dancer, model, and most recent winner of ''

I Wanna Be a Soap Star ''I Wanna Be a Soap Star'' is a reality television series which debuted on the cable channel SOAPnet in 2004. The show is hosted by ''All My Children'' star and ex-''Dancing with the Stars'' participant, Cameron Mathison. It is based on the Britis ...

''. She has appeared on ''

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'' as a result of her win. Born in

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, Holland is the daughter of

Al Holland Alfred Willis Holland (born August 16, 1952) is a former professional baseball relief pitcher, who played Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies, California Angels, and New York Yankees ...

,She's a Soap Star
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who played for the Phillies,

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and

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. She was raised in Roanoke, Virginia. In October 2007, Holland won the reality TV contest ''

''SoapStar 4
over hundreds of wannabe actors to get the part on the popular soap ''

''. She was the first woman to win this contest. She has appeared in numerous music videos and commercials. She appeared in such films as

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, The Hot Chick and

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.DAYS' Newest Soap Star Is Crowned
/ref> She co-hosted Di Media Online's grand opening gala at Level 3 in

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She is also the host in the 2005

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Originally slated to start work immediately after the finale of Soap Star, Ashlee's start date was pushed back. According to sources, Ashlee went on to appear as Crystal Miller in ''Days of our Lives'', however she was not picked up as a permanent castmate and left the soap in early 2008.

Filmography

Commercials

* Lincoln Mercury "Men of Mariner" (2005) *

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"Tech Makeover" (2005) *

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"My Burger" (2005) *

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"Coffee House" (2004)AdWeek: Best Spots (December 13, 2004)
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References

External links

Ashlee Holland's Official Website
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Holland, Ashlee American soap opera actresses People from Roanoke, Virginia 1979 births Holland, Ashley 21st-century American women