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.
One Last Dance
Alyssa Milano Lyrics
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And I tell you how I 've been
I still can't find the words to say
What I really feel within
I guess I'll keep pretending
That everything is fine
And act as if I'm over you
And that you never cross my mind
Will you see the spark in my eyes
Before we say
Our goodbye's
(chorus)
Don't you hear the music that we dance to
Since we missed our chance
Share the moments that we plan to
Can once dance do any harm
Baby won't you hold me like you used to
Forget I ever know you
If it happens that i lose you
This one dance will keep you close to my heart
I've missed you tender touch
I've dreamed of being here
But even sweetest dreams
You'd always dissapear
So I can't be sure what you're lookin' for
Or expect forever again
When even tonight
Has to end
(chorus)
Memories, I tossed away
Returned as good as new
So how can I just walk away
From one last dance with you
When even now...I'm still in love with you
I can't stop thinking we're meant to be
More than old friends meeting tonight
And the light in your eyes
Says I'm right
(chorus)
The song "One Last Dance" by Alyssa Milano is a soulful ballad that encapsulates the idea of lost love, nostalgia, and longing. The lyrics represent the voice of someone who is meeting their former lover after a long time and is reminiscing the time they spent together. The singer struggles to express their feelings and thoughts, consequently, they keep pretending that everything is okay by acting as if they are over their lover. However, the lyrics reveal the opposite, the singer's heart still beats wildly when they are close to their lover, and they see a spark in their eyes that makes it hard to say goodbye. The chorus highlights the music that they used to dance to, the moments they had planned, the tender touches they miss, and the memories that have returned, making it impossible to walk away from this last dance. The song concludes with the universal feeling of being in love, the idea of the singer's belief, that they are meant to be more than old friends and their desire to seize the moment.
In summary, the song lyrics explore themes of lost love, nostalgia, and longing that many can relate to, as it speaks to the pain of what could have been or was, and the desire to hold on to something that has already passed.
Line by Line Meaning
As I look into your eyes
I am gazing into your eyes
And I tell you how I 've been
I'm sharing how I've been feeling
I still can't find the words to say
I struggle to express my true emotions
What I really feel within
My true inner feelings
I guess I'll keep pretending
I am pretending to be fine
That everything is fine
I'm pretending that everything is okay
And act as if I'm over you
I show that I have moved on from you
And that you never cross my mind
I'm pretending that I don't think about you
But if my heart beats wild when I'm close to you
If my heart races when we are together
Will you see the spark in my eyes
Can you see the attraction in my eyes
Before we say
Before we part ways
Our goodbye's
Before we say our final goodbyes
Don't you hear the music that we dance to
Can you hear the sound of our dance music
Since we missed our chance
Because we missed our opportunity
Share the moments that we plan to
Let's not waste the moments we have planned
Can once dance do any harm
Is there any harm in one last dance
Baby won't you hold me like you used to
Can you hold me like you used to
Forget I ever know you
Let's forget that we ever knew each other
If it happens that i lose you
In case I may lose you
This one dance will keep you close to my heart
This one dance will keep you in my heart
I've missed you tender touch
I've missed your gentle touch
I've dreamed of being here
I've always wished to be here
But even sweetest dreams
Even the best dreams
You'd always dissapear
You always disappear
So I can't be sure what you're lookin' for
I don't know what you're looking for
Or expect forever again
I can't expect forever once more
When even tonight
When tonight
Has to end
Will come to an end
Memories, I tossed away
I threw away the memories
Returned as good as new
Those same memories have returned like new
So how can I just walk away
So how can I simply leave
From one last dance with you
After one last dance with you
When even now...I'm still in love with you
When even now, I am still in love with you
I can't stop thinking we're meant to be
I can't help but think we are meant to be together
More than old friends meeting tonight
We are more than just old friends meeting tonight
And the light in your eyes
The light in your eyes that I can see
Says I'm right
Tells me I'm correct
Contributed by Keira M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sweet Strawberry
My favourite song on this album, and my favourite song in her entire discography along with "Closer to you " ( a beautiful song from her "Locked inside a dream" album ). This dream song is a gem.
Poème d'Amour
@Bob Davis . No, I only bought Alyssa's music on the Pony Canyon label.
"Everything you do" was the first song from the "Do you see me ?" album that I listened to (sweet memories 😊).
Bob Davis
@Poème d'Amour Yes, it is a lot slower and mellower than "Everything You Do". I like all her styles, but the pop and dance the best. Have you bought other artists on the Pony Canyon label, too? By the way, one of the only two big American Alyssa music fans I knew, Noelle, sent me a sports shirt once. But I have never had interest in professional sports. But I thanked her anyway. "One Last Dance" was her favorite "Do You See Me?" song, too.
Poème d'Amour
@Bob Davis . I've always found "Closer to you" quite slow. Not a ballad as we know, but compared to a song like "Everything you do" for example, there's a big difference.
Bob Davis
@Poème d'Amour I can, too, although slow ones I might use the term for most often. But I was influenced by how through my American life, regarding music, I think I can only recall people using "beautiful" to describe slow songs. It is great you can see beauty in all tempos! I suppose "Destiny" comes to mind first in terms of beautiful Alyssa songs, but I consider "Waiting For My Star" and the ballads from the last two albums beautiful, too.
Poème d'Amour
@Bob Davis . Oups, yes I meant "password". Typing error. Personally I can call "beautiful" every type of songs, no matter if it is a ballad, a midtempo or an uptempo.
Edison Pescador
Que voz más dulce y tierna 💕
Sean norman
Lol.... Are you serious?
This is a karaoke Singer...
Bob Davis
@Sean norman Your comment made me and someone else think you meant it is not really her. It's fine if her music is not to your taste. Her songs are my favorite things she has done. She made this music as WTB was ending and had other successful albums in Japan at the same time WTB was being made. So "downhill" is relative and depends. I see you like gardening, records and a big stuffed dog. I can relate to all those.
Sean norman
@Bob Davis as you say so.... There is no argument here, this is not my taste of music. That's all.... She was a cute little girl on who's the boss but I suppose it's down Hill for her ever since...