GET TO KNOW: JENNETTE MICHELLE MCCURDY

Jennette McCurdy stars on Nickelodeon's new TEENick comedy iCarly, as Sam, Carly's best friend. iCarly breaks ground by directing kids to icarly.com to post original content, which will either be scripted into future episodes or featured on Carly's webcasts. The show airs on Nickelodeon, Saturdays at 8:00pm.

Jennette Michelle McCurdy

Full Name: Jennette Michelle McCurdy

Age: 15

Currently Live: Orange County, CA

Born / Grew up in: Born: Long Beach, CA, grew up: Orange County, CA

What is the best thing about your job? Being able to do what I love to do everyday.

What was your most embarrassing audition moment? When I was 8 years old, I had a Dance audition, and had to dance in front of Paula Abdul. I had only been dancing for only 2 weeks and was in a room with amazing dancers. I only knew 2 of the dance moves. It was pretty embarrassing for me.

If you could live in any past era which would it be and why? Colonial, I always wanted to churn butter.

Who is your role model and why? My mom because she is the best person I know!

What do you do for fun? Write, Figure skate, sing, Ice Hockey, cook, work on my magazine.

Tell us about your pets. I have 2 dogs, ˝ Maltese, ˝ Yorkshire Terrier and a Jack Russell Terrier

Do you have a good luck charm? Nope

Do you like to cook? If so, what? YES!! Italian food and baked goods.

What's your favorite flavor of ice cream? Cookies & Cream

Favorite kids book? The Harry Potter series

If you could interview any celeb whom would it be and why? Johnny Depp, because he rocks.

Anything about yourself you wish you could change? I’m happy the way I am

If you could be granted 3 wishes, they'd be… 1) to direct films 2) Be in the Olympics for Ice Dancing 3) Peace in the world

Where on earth are you most dying to go? New York City