Actor
Shailene "Shai" Woodley began her career at the age of 5, when an agent recognized her potential and offered to take a chance on her. She's been working steadily ever since. Shai got her first job in 1999, when she booked a role in the TV movie "Replacing Dad." She's had recurring roles on "Crossing Jordan," "The OC," and "Jack & Bobby," and also guested on "Cold Case," "My Name Is Earl," "CSI: NY," and "Close to Home." You may remember her as the title character in the WB's "Felicity: An American Girl Adventure," produced by Julia Roberts. Shai had a lead role opposite Ann-Margret and Matthew Settle in the telefilm "Close to Home," and she's appeared in more than 20 national commercials. She's awaiting the release of her first film, "Moola" (not yet rated), which stars William Mapother and Treat Williams.

Character
Amy Juergens used to be just like any other teenager. She had two best friends (Lauren and Madison), and she played French horn in her high school marching band. She even hoped she might attend Juilliard someday. All that kind of fell apart after she slept with drummer Ricky one fateful night at band camp. After she found out she was pregnant with Ricky's baby, Amy shared the news with her BFFs, who betrayed her secret to the whole school. Ouch. On top of that, her parents are going through a tough time personally and financially, and all of that adds up to a first year in high school that isn't all she'd dreamed of. Amy's salvation seems to be in her doting boyfriend, Ben, who's willing to do just about anything for her, even marry her. But will she finally be able to stand on her own, or will Amy end up relying on Ben to solve all her problems?