Aria Pullman (sometimes known as Aria Pullman Ostrander who releases music as A.O.) is an American musician, actress, model, and songwriter. Early life Pullman grew up on a farm in New York State. Career Acting After moving to Los Angeles, Pullman began her career in commercial and theatrical acting. She studied with Upright Citizens Brigade, and AMAW ( Actor Workshop) and attended UCLA Extension for their writing program. Pullman has appeared in the television programs Lucifer, Rescue Me, Once Upon A Time, Life, Jane the Virgin, Revenge, CSI: Miami, All My Children and Girl Meets World. Her film appearances include Jersey Boys, One Last Thing..., The Hoax, Deadly Inn (LMN), Birthmother's Betrayal, (LMN), and Hellride (Dimension Films). Pullman's commercial work includes a Miller Light Campaign. Directing She directed a music video for Mondo Cozmo's Meant for Livin. Music After joining Apocalypstik, she performed at The Limelight, CBGB, and Arlene's Grocery. In 2005, Apocalypstik released its album, Back on the Sauce. The band played on the albums New York City Rock and Roll, Skateboard Punk Hits, and Tribute to Rancid. Kara DioGuardi (American Idol) mentored Pullman during that time. She released a mixtape called "Pop Halleluyah." Then came "Lonely Hunter", which Clash wrote of the track, "Los Angeles pop riser AO is continually looking towards the future. Each new release is imbued with incredible ambition, her taut melodies aligned to a groundbreaking touch that establishes a vivid pop identity." She also released the singles "Fall On Me", featuring Mondo Cozmo and "Disappear". Pullman's songs have received film and television credits in Lucy in the Sky (Fox Searchlight Pictures), The Good Doctor (ABC), Looking for Alaska (Hulu), See No Evil (Lions Gate Films), Animal Kingdom (TNT), Where We Go From Here (Meta Films / Intrepid Entertainment), Chasing Eagle Rock and The Girl. Personal life She is married to Josh Ostrander and lives in Los Angeles.<ref name=":1" />
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