"Beatrice Annika "Bea" Miller" (born February 7, 1999) is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Singer/actress Bea Miller makes passionate, emo-pop-inflected music and is best known for competing on the second season of the reality TV vocal competition The X Factor. A native of Maplewood, New Jersey, Miller began performing at a young age and by her teens had garnered voice acting credits in such films as Ice Age 3 and Toy Story 3. In 20 ... 12, Miller auditioned for and won a spot on the second season of the Fox singing competition The X Factor with her performance of the Dixie Chicks' "Cowboy Take Me Away." During the show's boot-camp phase, Miller was assigned pop star and judge Britney Spears as her mentor. Although she performed well on The X Factor and drew a large fan following, she ultimately exited in ninth place. After leaving The X Factor, Miller signed a recording deal with Hollywood Records/Syco Music and began work on an album.See more [+]