[3] For much of her childhood, she would perform at many of the country music oprys in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, singing, yodeling, and playing fiddle, and mandolin.

One month into her second year, she dropped out of high school to move to Los Angeles, and fully pursue a career in music and acting.

[3] In her early career as an actress, Gonino guest starred on the television series Unfabulous,[3] Cory in the House,[3] The Suite Life on Deck,[3] Lie to Me,[3] and had a recurring role as Michelle in the ABC Family series 10 Things I Hate About You.

[3] In 2007, Gonino joined the girl group the Stunners which was formed by recording artist Vitamin C.[3] In summer 2010, after the release of their first single "Dancin' Around the Truth" featuring the New Boyz, the Stunners embarked on a 20 date venture as the opening act for Justin Bieber on My World Tour.

In 2012 she was cast in the movie Geography Club which co-starred her 10 Things I Hate About You castmate Meaghan Martin.