She’s credited the role as her big break, and it came after many years of training.
She toldMedia Mikesthat she went to a big casting call and three more auditions.
“My character [was] so nice and gullible.
It was very refreshing to play such an airhead who had such a thirst for life.”
Unfortunately for the cast and crew, critics largely panned the film.
The actress clearly impressed because she landed the “Vampires Suck” role.
“Not really into the vampire craze, let alone chick-flick led story like that,” she said.
“Not my thing.”
HerIMDb profileshows just over two dozen roles over the course of her career.
Van der Pol has also appeared in the films “Extremely Decent” and “5 Weddings.”
She even appeared in a documentary, 2014’s “Stage Door Divas.”
News, she maintains a “nice Jewish household.”
The actress starred in 11 episodes of “Shalom Sesame” from 2010 to 2011.
She also appeared in the Scottsdale Musical Theater Company’s staging of “Annie” in 2018.
“Nothing is like the live audience aspect,” she told theEast Valley Tribune.
According toPlaybill, she played Belle from the beginning of April to the end of July in 2007.
The character of Belle was a big contrast from her “That’s So Raven” character.
While Chelsea is a rather naive character, Belle is a bookworm yearning for adventure.
The actress toldMedia Mikesthat Belle was a dream role for her.
“It was just amazing, everyone was so nice.
I also loved living in New York.”
She also maintainsa Cameo profile, where she boasts five stars with over 260 reviews.
The actress toldBustlethat she was excited for the show’s empowering feminist message.
Van der Pol continued to rave about her pal, calling her a “genius.”
Their friendship is definitely a two-way street.
Even though years passed between the two shows, van der Pol barely looked any older.
The “That’s So Raven” star works hard to stay healthy and to maintain her physique.
Van der Pol said the workout is pretty intense, “but the results are worth it.”
She does indulge on occasion, though, saying she particularly loves Mexican food and margaritas.
She also hopes to add another Broadway credit to her acting resume.
“Or something like that,” she said.
“One can hope.”
