GETTING TO KNOW: MANDY MUSGRAVE

Mandy Musgrave stars as troubled teen, Ashley, on The N's hit teen drama "South of Nowhere." Mandy has a knack for bringing passion and depth to any character she plays. The show is a very accurate portrayal of what it is like to be a high schooler in today's world. Here's what the 20 year-old from Orlando, Florida has to say in reply to Teenmag.com's silly Qs.

Mandy Musgrave

Sign: Virgo

My house is: a one-bedroom apartment with pumpkin spice plug-ins everywhere

First thing i do every morning is: feed the rodent that just woke me up with a wet nose (my cat Andre who is a tabby cat)

My cell phone brand is: Cingular... I have the hummer of all phones! (It's seen its days)

About my pets: i have one and he is a 10-year-old kitty and his name is André Pudgim Musgrave (Pudgim, because even since birth he was a little fluffy around the edges)

I exercise: 3-5 times a week or if i have an entire pack of Swiss cheese

Lately I have been surprised by: my ability to do my hair. I'm not the most talented hair stylist but recently I have learned how to do some snazzy things.

The cereals in my cupboard are: cracklin 'oat bran!

Heaven on earth is: waking up to the sound and smell of Christmas with all of your family around you!

For dinner I like to make: everything... but sautéed mushrooms are usually on the menu

I'll eat sushi but not: squid

My coolest article of clothing: a yellow pair of gym shorts that I LOVE!

My most prized possession: my little kitty

My TV screen is: always on

When friends come over, we: sit around my little coffee table and play card games

My favorite TV channel is: MTV and the N

My first financial splurge: a red couch that I needed to have for my apartment

Wackiest fan encounter: a guy that asked me to send him a picture of my feet and to kiss a card for him wearing pink lipstick.

TV show I never miss: family guy

Before I die I want to: raise a healthy happy family

The best perk of being a celebrity is: plus one's

Celebrity whom I would ask for an autograph: Shirley MacLaine... I'd still be too nervous!

Dream car: hummer

When I fly I have to have: my Garden State CD, mixed nuts and my cat

People would be surprised that I: have no tattoos and only my ears pierced and I wear glasses

Book I'm reading: "Bet Me"

Magazines I subscribe to: Teen

Favorite cartoon: The Simpsons and Family Guy

I was so excited when: Family Guy came out on DVD.

My iPod play list: is mostly rock... I bring it to the gym and that's what I work out best to

I can't start my day without: a slice of Swiss cheese and a pickle

If I had to spend $10 at my favorite fast food joint I would order from: Arby's (beef and cheddar)