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Born: September 16, 1981
Houston, Texas native Alexis Bledel made her television debut in "Gilmore Girls" (2000), after spending years in front of the camera as a model. Bledel's parents encouraged her to try community theater in Houston when she was 8 years old, hoping it would help their daughter overcome her shyness. She went on to perform in productions of Our Town, The Wizard of Oz and Aladdin, and later was scouted in a local mall to model. She began her modeling career while still in high school, traveling all over to locations like Tokyo, Milan, New York and Los Angeles. After graduating, she enrolled at NYU as a film major. In the Spring of 2000, Bledel landed a manager through her modeling agency and headed to Los Angeles for her first pilot season, where she quickly landed the coveted role of Rory on "Gilmore Girls" (2000). When she's not working, Bledel enjoys writing, reading, shooting photography, going to the movies and spending time with her family.
Interesting facts:
Her first name is actually Kimberly. Alexis is her middle name.
Former model
Is a graduate of the Page Parkes Center of modeling and acting.
Didn't grow up speaking English, she learned it in school.
Her first language is Spanish.
One of Teen People Magazine's "25 Hottest Stars under 25" [2002]
She graduated from Saint Agnes Academy in Houston, Texas.
She has 1 younger brother, Eric David Bledel (born 1986)
Her mother, Nanette, is Mexican. Her father, Martin, is Argentinian.
Attended New York University's Tisch School of Arts as a film major for a year.
Her parents' nationalities are Mexican and Argentinian; her ethnic background includes German and Spanish.
Moved to L.A. when she joined the 'Gilmore Girls' cast.
Started modeling at 14.
