Milano has a female sports apparel line, Touch.
Milano is the daughter of Italian-American parents: Lin, a fashion designer and talent manager, and Thomas M. Milano, a film music editor and boating enthusiast. Milano was born in Brooklyn, grew up in Staten Island, and was raised Roman Catholic. She has a younger brother, Cory (born in 1982), who is also an actor. In a 2003 interview, Milano recalled having had a good childhood, having grown up in a "loving, true family."
Milano began her career at age eight after winning a role in an open audition for a national tour of Annie. She was one of the four picked out of an audition with over 1500 girls. She appeared in television commercials and off-Broadway productions.
At age eleven, she won her first major role in the television show, Who's the Boss?, alongside Tony Danza, Judith Light, Danny Pintauro, and Katherine Helmond. She starred as Samantha Micelli, the daughter of Danza's character. After Milano won the role, she and her father relocated from Staten Island to Hollywood. The rest of the family followed a year later, because her mother was initially unwilling to give up her home life "for a show that wasn't a guarantee." Although born and raised in Brooklyn, Milano had trouble getting this accent, because she worked to lose it to land more roles in the theater, including in a stage adaption of Jane Eyre.
On stage, she starred in Tender Offer, a one-act play written by Wendy Wasserstein, All Night Long by American playwright John O'Keefe, and the first American musical adaptation of Jane Eyre. She returned to the theater in 1991, when she starred in and produced a Los Angeles production of Butterflies Are Free.
In 1985, Milano was in the film Commando as Jenny Matrix, daughter of John Matrix (Arnold Schwarzenegger). Appearing at age 12 in an R-rated action film, Milano admitted she was sometimes "freaked out" by the weapons on set. A few years later this film was shown in Japan, prompting a producer to offer Milano a five-album record deal.
In the late 1980s, Milano had established a teen idol status, appearing in made-for-television teen films such as Crash Course and Dance 'til Dawn (both 1988). Both projects allowed Alyssa to work alongside close personal friend Brian Bloom. Bloom and his brother Scott Bloom worked with Milano in episodes of Who's the Boss. This working comradere would later expand in 1993 when Alyssa guest starred in Brian's series The Webbers. Alyssa produced a teen workout video in 1988 called Teen Steam and achieved some fame outside the USA with her music career, which lasted until the early 1990s. In 1991, Milano was ready to give up her acting career to pursue an academic career, but she was refused to be released from her contract.
When her role on Who's the Boss ended in 1992, Milano feared having trouble to obtain other roles, aware of the fate of many grown-up child stars in that period. Nevertheless, she was excited when she found out the show was cancelled, being ready "to move on." Milano tried to shed her "nice girl" image by appearing in several films targeted at adults, such as Casualties of Love: The Long Island Lolita Story (1993), Embrace of the Vampire (1994), Deadly Sins (1995), and Poison Ivy II: Lily (1996), where she starred opposite Johnathon Schaech and Xander Berkeley.
The transition started in 1992, when Milano auditioned for female lead as a homeless teenager in the independent film Where the Day Takes You. Although the crew was reluctant to assign a former child star, she was given a smaller role as a prostitute in the production.[3] She was noticed by the media, which led her to landing the controversial role of Amy Fisher in the high profile TV movie Casualties of Love: The Long Island Lolita Story. Appearing as a vicious, psychotic seductress, Milano was excited to be cast.
In 1996, Milano appeared opposite Mark Wahlberg and Reese Witherspoon in the thriller Fear. The actress recalled the role in the film being one of those she "fought for", instead of it being given to her because of her name.
Her performance in Fear led to a starring role in Hugo Pool (1997), her first film released through cinemas since Commando.[3] Despite the milestone, Milano was soon out of work and after a period of six months, she decided to return to television. She portrayed bad girl Jennifer Mancini on Melrose Place (1997–1998), Meg Winston in Spin City, and most notably as Phoebe Halliwell on the eight-year run of the popular hit tv series Charmed (1998–2006). Her role on Melrose Place was offered to the actress by Aaron Spelling himself. The stint garned her new fame and she was named the most successful and popular actress on the primetime soap, alongside Heather Locklear. Milano and close friend Holly Marie Combs became producers for Charmed during the show's fifth season.
She played the role of Eva Savealot in MCI's 1-800-COLLECT commercials. In 2007, Milano filmed a pilot for ABC entitled Reinventing the Wheelers. The series was not picked up for the 2007–2008 season, but instead, Milano appeared in ten episodes of the show My Name Is Earl. This reunited her with Jaime Pressly, who guest-starred in the two-part Season 5 premiere of Charmed, "A Witch's Tail".
Milano's commercial work includes appearing in the "Josie" music video by Blink-182, as well as 2007 television ads for Veet and Sheer Cover.
Milano was part of TBS's special coverage installment Hot Corner for the 2007 Major League Baseball playoffs. She reported at Fenway Park during the ALDS between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. She also reported at Chase Field during the NLCS between the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies.
Milano starred in the 2008 film Pathology alongside Milo Ventimiglia and was then cast in a television sitcom, Single with Parents, which was pulled prior to production.
On March 20, 2009, it was announced that Milano would provide a voice for the Ghostbusters: The Video Game. In a 2010 interview, she told the press that she had 'a blast' working on the game, although she recalled it being 'odd' having to grunt in a room alone. It was speculated that following the voice over in the video game, she was set to star in Ghostbusters III, although Milano claimed she was never approached.
On March 24, 2009, her book on her baseball fandom, Safe At Home: Confessions of a Baseball Fanatic, was released. Milano has signed on to star in and produce My Girlfriend's Boyfriend, a romantic comedy in which she plays a woman with a relationship dilemma.
Kimi Wa Sunshine Boy
Alyssa Milano Lyrics
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I don't have a care
Counting all the birds in the sky
I will always be
Deep inside your heart
What we got is love you and I
Dancing with you in the sun
It's a lovely day and I want to say
How much I love you so
* Itsumade mo kimi wa sunshine boy
Candy coated kissed on a summertime day
Itsumade mo kimi wa sunshine boy
Ooo my heart is beating heavy just like a drum
Sunshine boy
When you hold me tight
Everything is right
Everyday is just like a dream
One and one is two
That emans me and you
How you make me feel like a queen
Wishing that all of the world
Could feel like me so happy and free
It's a brand new day
And I want to say
How much I love you so
* Repeat
The lyrics to Alyssa Milano's song "Kimi Wa Sunshine Boy" speak about the power of love and the joy it brings to one's life. The singer starts by saying that love is in the air and she doesn't have a care in the world. She describes herself counting all the birds in the sky, which is a metaphor for feeling carefree and happy. The singer then goes on to say that she will always be deep inside her lover's heart and what they have is true love that will last forever.
The chorus of the song is very catchy and upbeat. The singer talks about dancing with her lover in the sun and feeling fresh, happy, and free. She then calls her lover a "sunshine boy" and says that her heart is beating heavy just like a drum. The singer wishes that everyone in the world could feel as happy and carefree as she does with her lover.
The second verse of the song continues with the theme of love and happiness. The singer talks about how everything is right when her lover holds her tight, and how every day feels like a dream. She describes how her lover makes her feel like a queen and how she wishes that everyone in the world could feel as loved and special as she does.
Overall, the song "Kimi Wa Sunshine Boy" is a joyful celebration of love and happiness. The lyrics are upbeat and catchy, and the melody is perfect for dancing.
Line by Line Meaning
Love is in the air
There is a strong feeling of love present
I don't have a care
I am carefree and happy
Counting all the birds in the sky
I am enjoying and appreciating the beauty of nature around me
I will always be
I am committed to being present and faithful
Deep inside your heart
I am a significant and cherished part of your life
What we got is love you and I
Our relationship is based on love and affection
Dancing with you in the sun
Spending time with you in a joyful activity
I feel so fresh so happy and free
Being with you brings me a sense of renewal and joy
It's a lovely day and I want to say
The day is beautiful and I feel grateful for it
How much I love you so
Expressing my deep affection for you
Candy coated kissed on a summertime day
Sweet and delightful kisses on a warm and sunny day
Ooo my heart is beating heavy just like a drum
My heart is filled with intense emotions and love
Sunshine boy
A term of endearment for the person I love
When you hold me tight
Feeling secure and loved in your arms
Everything is right
My world is in perfect harmony when I am with you
Everyday is just like a dream
Being with you feels like a wonderful dream come true
One and one is two
Our love is a perfect match and balance
That emans me and you
Our love is a special and unique connection between us
Wishing that all of the world
Having a desire for everyone to experience this level of happiness
Could feel like me so happy and free
Desiring others to feel the same sense of freedom and joy I feel with you
It's a brand new day
A new day filled with new opportunities and possibilities
And I want to say
Expressing my feelings and thoughts
How much I love you so
My love for you is deep and real
Repeat
The chorus is repeated as a reminder of my love and devotion
Contributed by Bella M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
picoharmotimpo
Cute song. Nice that she tried some Japanese on it, as she had lots of fans there.
David Abram
Couldn't have said it better myself!! What a spectacular voice!!
Jesse Szymcik
I LOVE this song! I love it as much as Somewhere In Jamaica and the Be My Baby/Tell me That You Love Me medley! Thank you Alyssa Milano for making so much fun music years before God gave us Meghan Trainor to lighten our hearts!
Jesse Szymcik
Always and forever you are sunshine!
Radio Skype FM
Sweet song