Aria Pullman is an American musician, actress, model, and songwriter.
Modeling
Discovered by a local photographer in her early teens, Pullman signed to Ford Models at the age of 15. She established her career within the high pressures of the New York City market. She later explored Asia and Europe to further her knowledge and become a more diverse leader in the industry. She has modeled for Carolina Herrera, Black Label Ralph Lauren, Roots Canada, Tahari, John Freida, St. Regis, Guy Laroche, Montana, Diane Von Furstenburg, Merle Norman, Avon, Clairol, and Mednikow. Magazine publications include Vogue, In Style, Maxim, GQ, Self, Fitness, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Newsweek, Brides Magazine, Modern Bride, Riviere, Bridal Guide, and Wedding Style.
Acting
After moving to Los Angeles, Pullman began her career in commercial and theatrical acting. She studied with Upright Citizens Brigade, and AMAW and attended UCLA Extension for their writing program. Pullman has appeared in the shows Lucifer, Rescue Me, Once Upon A Time, Life, Jane The Virgin, Revenge,, All My Children and Girl Meets World. Film appearances include Jersey Boys, One Last Thing, The Hoax, Deadly Inn, Birthmother's Betrayal, and Hellride . Pullman's commercial work includes but is not limited to Herbal Essence, Abreva, Long John Silvers, Buffalo Wild Wings, Bud Light Superbowl, KFC, Dodge Ram, Toyota, and a Miller Light Campaign. In 2017 Pullman teamed up with longtime friend and fellow comedic actress, Alexandra Holden. Inspired by the onslaught of reality tv and social media, the two comediennes created the web series "Out Of Luck Show." The show mines the absurdities in characters that tend to take themselves too seriously. The show received laurels in the May 2018 Austin Spotlight Film Festival.
Music
Growing up on a hippy farm in Upstate New York, Pullman credits those roots to crafting songs and all things creative. Pullman pursued her musical interests in New York City. After joining the East Village band, Apocalypstik, she worked her performing muscle on the stages of The Limelight, CBGB, and Arlene's Grocery. In 2005 Apocalypstik released its album, "Back on the Sauce,". The band played on the albums New York City Rock and Roll, Skateboard Punk Hits, and Tribute to Rancid. Joan Jett, Kenny Laguna, and Kara DioGuardi all mentored Pullman during that time. In 2012 Aria launched dream-pop duo Some Go Haunting with multi-instrumentalist Jason Rivera. They released their debut self-titled EP in 2011. The single Me & You later won the "BeIn Sports" "beIn The Beat" Competition in 2014. A live recording session of the single at Hit Factory Criteria Studio, Miami, was broadcast during the El Clasico 2014 soccer match. Later, Some Go Haunting released the albumWandering Souls. The single "Kids Of Summer" was recorded in collaboration with Wu-tang Clan affiliate hip-hop duo Black Knights in 2016. Pullman's vocals have compared to Karen O, Lana Del Rey, and Stevie Nicks. Her passion and love for various forms of art fueled her first unofficial release under the moniker AO. She released a Mixtape called "Pop Halleluyah." Then came 'Lonely Hunter' which Clash Magazine wrote of the track, "Los Angeles pop riser AO is continually looking towards the future. Each new release is imbued with incredible ambition, her taut melodies aligned to a groundbreaking touch that establishes a vivid pop identity." AO and is set to release her full-length record 'Life Out Loud' November 2020. Pullman's songs have received film and television credits in Lucy in the Sky, The Good Doctor, Looking for Alaska, See No Evil, Animal Kingdom, Where From Here Meta Films / Intrepid Entertainment, Chasing Eagle Rock and The Girl.