By Roxy Simons For Mailonline. Competition: Love Actually child star Olivia Olson 'in talks to appear in Celebrity X Factor' after impressing show bosses with her 'fantastic voice', it was reported on Wednesday. Olivia was just 11 when she shot to fame in the festive flick, winning over fans of the film with her stunning rendition of Mariah Carey's All I Want For Christmas Is You on-stage at her primary school's Christmas production.

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Because time is a curious thing that races by at the blink of an eye and makes us wonder when we became real adults who have to pay bills and stuff, it's now been 16 years since Love Actually came out. That's quite a long time. So it's not unexpected that the cast look pretty different nowadays, especially the kids from the show. We all know what little Sam played by Thomas Brodie-Sangster looks like now he's exactly the bloody same. But how about his childhood sweetheart from the film? Joanna, who he chased to the airport with his flustered step-father in tow , in a bid to confess his undying love for her before she boarded the plane to America and was lost to him forever. God it's making me emotional just thinking about it. Joanna was played by American actress Olivia Rose Olson, who was just 11 when they filmed what was to become our favourite festive rom-com. I want to do this to push myself because I have so much more to give.
The child star who stole the whole show on Love Actually 16 years ago, is reportedly coming for the X Factor crown. According to The Sun , Olivia, who was 11 when she played singing school girl Joanna Anderson, wants a shot at winning the serious recording contract Simon Cowell is putting up for grabs. She was an instant hit with fans when she played the pre-teen love interest of smitten schoolmate Sam but since then, British fans have seen very little of her.
The actress, 27, who is best known for playing American student Joanna in the film, is one of many stars taking part in the ITV reality series. The film star admitted she was nervous ahead of here audition at Simon Cowell's house. When you step up there it hits you in the face how real it is and how badly you want it. I probably looked mental! Role: The actress, who is best known for playing American student Joanna in the film, is one of many stars taking part in the ITV reality series pictured in Olivia lives in Los Angeles and if she makes it to the live shows, she doesn't think her family will fly over to London to see her unless she makes the final. Olivia also said that Simon was kind toward her after her audition and she is also happy with the judge she has been given as her mentor, although she remained tight-lipped on who it is. I looked mental! He came and thanked every act for coming to his home and for really putting ourselves out there.