Alison Thornton, of USA Network's "Dare Me," is an All-Natural Girl.

By Laura Medina

When this scribe saw Alison Thornton, one of the USA Network's stars in their cheerleading drama, "Dare Me," she was one of the presenters at the CineFashion Awards Show.

Alison had no idea it was this big a deal, until she received that gorgeous gown for that night.  It was a big deal for her since she's all-natural girl from Vancouver, British Columbia who likes to hike. 

She's a rising actress, playing the ambitious high school freshman cheerleader in USA Network's "Dare Me," based on Megan Abbott's novel, "Dare Me." Based on the novel, "Dare Me" focus on the competitive nature and world of high school cheerleading.

Alison said, sure there is something dark about it. While researching her character, Tacy Cassidy, Alison learned that cheerleading is the only way these kids can earn a scholarship to college.

In a way, American high school cheerleading reminds her of her competitive dancing days, the sparkle, the makeup, and the drive.

When this scribe mentioned there are a new spate of movies dealing with mental health, Alison also mentioned she just acted in this independent movie, "Mental Health" that will be released next year.

In between movies, she likes to find nature among greater Los Angeles.

She likes nothing more, than hiking in the hills and in Malibu.

Since it's the midst of the holiday season, of course, Alison is returning home for the holidays.

For someone who wants to visit her hometown, Vancouver, Alison asks which season they want to visit.

During Winter, nothing beats Whistler for skiing.  For Spring and Summer, you can simply kayak and camp and there are no bugs and mosquitoes.

For the holidays, it takes a local insider, like Alison, to catch Vancouver's German Christmas Parade.

Taika Waititi, the star and the director of "JoJo Rabbit," is Alison's favorite director of her favorite movie.

She mentioned, later on in her career, she would like to direct, "Would it be nice to give directions, instead of taking directions."

Alison is on a meaningful trajectory.