Asher Book

Biography
Asher began his career at an early age under the lights of the stage, where he got his first break at an open casting call for the theatre production of Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" as Chip. Loving the theatre, Asher continued auditioning and is now on his way to becoming widely recognized.

Most of Asher's experience stems from several years in theatre. His theatre roles include the Prince (Edward) in "The Prince and the Pauper" at Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre (World Premiere) and at the Ordway Center in Minneapolis/St. Paul. He played the principal role of "Oliver" in "Oliver," cast in NYC for The North Carolina Theatre; "The Sound of Music" (National Tour) with Richard Chamberlain; "Applemondo's Dreams" at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center, NYC; "Dear Maudie" at the John Houseman Theatre in NYC; his longest-running role (2-years) in Disney's "Beauty and the Beast" (1st National Tour); and lastly Asher played the lead role of Conway Birdie in the production of "Bye Bye Birdie," The Professional Children's School in New York City.

Asher has just finished a feature film, "Come Away Home," with a limited release in January of 2005. This past year he also completed filming an ABC Family original movie, "Pop Rocks," with Gary Cole. Asher plays the lead role of Liam, son to a dad who has an interesting past, to say the least. "Pop Rocks" is airing regularly on ABC Family, so be sure to check it out!

Television works include a guest-starring role on the new Nickelodeon television show "Zoey 101." Other works include many a national commercials, numerous voice-over spots, "The Conan O'Brien Show," Macy's Thanksgiving Parade, and he has been interviewed and sung on ABC talk shows.

In 2007 he joined boyband VFactory as the leadsinger and they signed a record deal.

Facts
Name: Asher Monroe Book
Nickname: Ash, Ash the Cash Ash Cash, Hollywood
Birthdate: September 18th, 1988
Birthplace: Arlington, Virginia
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Siblings: Mitchell and Hollyann
Sports: Football, basketball, tennis and golf
Music: everything except country
Movies: Dumb and Dumber
Actors: Jim Carey and Mel Gibson
Books: Lord of the Flies
Hobbies: Watching movies, hanging out with friends, Six Flags, Universal Studios, acting, surfing, and riding ATV's
Food: Taco Bell, New York style pizza, sour candy
Games: Poker, Monopoly and Sorry
Colors: Black and orange
Number: 22

Quotes
- I just feel it's so much part of my life. I mean I can sing my whole life. (about performing)
- I started in theatre and i love when there's like you get the crowd's response. That's what I live for. I just can't wait to be on stage and just get back to how I started.