Hayley Orrantia

Sarah Hayley Orrantia, born on February 21, 1994, is a multi-talented American actress, singer, and songwriter, widely recognized for her role as Erica Goldberg on the beloved ABC sitcom The Goldbergs. Her career in the entertainment realm began at a young age, with her singing debut at just nine years old. By the age of 12, she was honing her craft through professional training, and by 13, she had penned her first original song.

Orrantia's musical journey took a significant turn when she joined Lakoda Rayne, a country-pop girl group formed by Simon Cowell during the inaugural season of The X Factor in 2011. Her vocal talents were showcased further when she contributed to Disney's Tinkerbell and The Lost Treasure soundtrack with the song "Magic of a Friend," and later provided background vocals for Demi Lovato on the Camp Rock 2 soundtrack and for Miley Cyrus on Hannah Montana Forever.

Making her acting debut in a Sprint commercial in 2011, she transitioned to film with a role in the independent project Cooper and the Castle Hills Gang, which premiered at the Dallas International Film Festival. Since 2013, Orrantia has been a fixture on The Goldbergs, where her character's musical abilities have been lovingly integrated into the storyline by creator Adam F. Goldberg. Additionally, she starred in God's Not Dead 2, released in 2016, showcasing her versatility as an artist.