The name Amaris, means "love" in Latin. She is an American actress,singer & dancer born in Los Angeles,California. She was raised by her mother, who came to the United States from Panama on a scholarship as a ballet dancer for the New York City Ballet. She started acting, singing, and dancing since the age of 2. Three years later, she received her first SAG card by appearing in several national commercials. Later, Amaris attended the High School for the Performing Arts at the Cal State L.A. Campus. She has been signed by both Giant & Arista Records as a recording artist in Pop/ R&B groups. She played Rusty & Wendy Jo in the 1st National Broadway tour of " Footloose", is the featured vocalist on the song "Joints n Jam" by the Black Eyed Peas & has danced with Michael Jackson in the film "Moonwalker" & in the film "You Got Served". Amaris has appeared in numerous films & television shows including 2 Broke Giirls, Big Time Rush & a recurring role on "Rizzoli & Isles". Amaris continues to pursue her work with passion & fearlessness.