Alexz Johnson is a Canadian singer/songwriter and actress who got her start in acting at the age of 11, despite being focused on a singing career. After signing with an agency and landing auditions for commercials and a couple of pilot shows, she landed the starring role on Disney's television series So Weird, which required the lead actress to sing throughout its final season. After the show's initial run from 1999 to 2001, Johnson continued to practice songwriting while landing other acting roles, including a leading role on the Canadian television show Instant Star. She penned several songs for the show's soundtrack and finally released her debut solo album Voodoo, in 2010, shedding much of her bubblegum pop appeal in exchange for an alternative folk rock sound.
