Wednesday Celebs

Q: I really like the girl who plays the sister on “The Goldbergs” and think she has a wonderful voice.

Will she try to pursue a career in singing as well as acting? — Denise W., via email

A: Hayley Orrantia, who plays Erica Goldberg on the hilarious family comedy that centers on the trials and tribulations of growing up in the 1980s, began singing as a child and recorded her own songs at the age of 14. In 2011, she was a contestant on the first season of “The X-Factor” and was eliminated in week five. When she was cast as Erica in “The Goldbergs” in 2013, creator/writer Adam F. Goldberg heard about her singing talent, and he incorporated that into her character.

Hayley will be going on the road this spring in the Strong, Sweet and Southern Tour. She has been building up her country/pop music career and is excited to get out and perform for her fans. Says Hayley: “I couldn’t be more excited to get a chance to meet everyone and share music that has been deeply inspired by this wild last year of my life. I’m looking forward to meeting and personally thanking the fans who have followed my musical journey from the beginning, and those who have found me through ‘The Goldbergs.’” Go to hayleyorrantia.com to see if she’ll be performing near you.

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