Montana Jacobowitz

Montana L. Jacobowitz is a nineteen year old actress, singer-songwriter, musician, dancer, and advocate born in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Montana takes pride in her efforts to bring attention to homelessness, education issues, bullying, abuse, climate change, and many other trending social issues. Montana was noticed for her amazing work at the Global Youth Awards in Los Angeles back in 2019 as a Finalist as well as being nominated by the Young Artist Awards this year for Outstanding Influencer. As a singer-songwriter and musician, Montana has opened for notable actors and musicians such as, Jeffrey Osborne, Jaleel White aka Steve Urkel (Sitcom Family Matters), and Sawyer Frederick (The Voice Season 8 Winner), just to name a few. Some famous locations that Montana has performed at include, Citi Field (NY), Wells Fargo Center (PA), The Bitter End (NY), etc. Some of her acting credits include Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life based on the James Patterson book series, 2Real4U (Amazon Prime & TV channels in NY & LA), Teenage Critic (PBS TV Show), etc. One of her most memorable plays that she wrote was at the age of seven years old about her brother Arizona who is autistic; it became a school sensation and can be seen on YouTube, under "My Brother Arizona." Currently Montana has written 4 original songs called, Let Me In, Ask Me Why I Cry, Reckless, and The Things I've Done, which can be heard on all music platforms, as well as, lyric and music videos on VEVO. Montana's acting and music work has been noticed by the Diamondnique Productions: Inaugural Youth Actors Awards, the Young Entertainer Awards, and the Young Artist Awards with a total of 10 wins and nominations. The New England area welcomed Montana at the age of eight years old. Her parents signed her up for professional dance lessons, singing lessons, acting lessons, and musical instruments (Cello, Violin, Recorder, Alto Saxophone, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Ukulele, and Chimes.) Montana has participated on various competition teams, including cheerleading, gymnastics, and dance (hip hop, jazz, contemporary, and a full acro production). Ballet and Pointe has been a passion of Montana's since she was five years old, she began pointe' at the age of eleven years old. Montana also enjoys the movies, roller skating, skateboarding, amusement parks, swimming, horseback riding, freestyle dancing, songwriting, and of course, social media. Montana focuses on making music videos, to add to her credits, of covers & her original music. Montana has already released four original songs called Let Me In, Ask Me Why I Cry, Reckless, and The Things I've Done. She is currently working on releasing six more songs and hopes to release a full EP before the end of the year, so keep an eye on those future projects. Montana's cover of Andra Day's "Rise Up", which can be found on YouTube, is particularly special to Montana, because it is dedicated to her brother, Arizona, who has been out of school since October 2013. Arizona was beat up on his school bus while coming home from school. Everyday Arizona walks around with his backpack with school supplies hoping to go back to school soon. Montana's goal for Arizona is to help him RISE UP! It is Montana's goal to become a teacher, attorney, and a U.N. Goodwill Ambassador. She hopes to open up her own school one day and to teach the special needs population and protect their rights through advocacy and the legal process. Montana believes that everyone has a right to an education and should be allowed to excel to their fullest potential. She has long been inspired by Emma Watson (Harry Potter Movie Series) and her efforts as a U.N Ambassador. She believes that spreading peace throughout the World is a global effort and necessary to conquer poverty. Through social media, her music, dancing, acting, and advocating, Montana hopes to inspire others!