While growing up in Orlando, FL., Ashley Drane claims she was "brought up Disney." Her exposure to the mighty entertainment institution through her father's Disney employment eventually led to her own job as a dancer in the MGM Hercules Parade. Soon after, she discovered her true passion for acting when she landed the role of Helen Keller in The Miracle Worker, Civic Theater of Central FL, at the age of 12. Since then, this blond has been on a fast track to stardom.

In addition to her regular role in the ensemble cast of Blue Collar TV, and her recurring role on Disney's That's So Raven as the snooty, popular Muffy, Drane has to her credit, the role of Jan Brady in the television movie The Brady Bunch In The White House, plus numerous guest appearances on series including JAG, Nickelodeon's Drake and Josh and Lifetime's Strong Medicine.

Drane was also the youngest member in the talented ensemble cast of the comedy The Rerun Show, a cheeky, half-hour series that re-visited vintage scenes from America's favorite TV shows, such as The Partridge Family and The Facts of Life. In addition, Drane is constantly recognized for her charming Honda commercial in which she plays the "valley girl" who turns into her older self.

When the TRUTH Anti-Tobacco Campaign launched in Florida, Drane was chosen to be the national spokesperson for the operation and was featured on Good Morning America, CNN, and MTV. Drane has guest-starred on numerous television series She also starred in the independent film Ancient Warriors with Daniel Baldwin.

When she's not in front of the cameras, Drane enjoys designing clothing and sports. She is now a self-described "baseball fanatic and cheerleader" due to the fact that she is dating David Eckstein, the talented Angel's shortstop. She feels that giving back is very important and has volunteered her time to the Ronald McDonald House, the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Special Olympics. Along with her mom and dad, Drane's role model is the first woman Supreme Court Justice of the United States, Sandra Day O'Connor, and she has hopes of meeting her someday.

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