Amanda Leigh "Mandy" Moore is an American singer–songwriter, actress and fashion designer. She grew up in Florida. Moore became famous as a teenager in the late 1990s, after the release of her teen-oriented pop albums So Real, I Wanna Be with You, and Mandy Moore. Moore subsequently branched out into a film career, starring in 2002's A Walk to Remember and later appearing in the lead roles of other movies, such as Chasing Liberty, also aimed at teenage audiences. Two of Moore's later films, American Dreamz and Saved!, were satires. Her most recent album, Amanda Leigh, was released on May 26, 2009. Mandy Moore has sold more than 10 million records worldwide.
Born April 10, 1984, her primary personality traits are represented by the Chinese Zodiac elemental animal sign, the Wood Rat. The gentle Rat sign combined with the gentle element Wood yields a sensitive Rat who is also the most creative of the breed. She needs the warmth and comfort of her close inner circle. Left to her own devices she can become insecure and lose her air of self confidence. Nevertheless, she is usually a joy to be around and well-loved by friends and family.