Before this cutie pie talkin’ on the telly turned into a pop star, she was just enjoying the beautiful outdoors of Canada … and acting in school plays like “Annie” and “Grease”.

Her high school drama teacher convinced her to audition for “Canadian Idol” — where she wound up taking 3rd place — and it was off the the music charts from there! Her hit song was basically the mantra for 2012 …

She’s collaborated with music stars like Owl City, Charli XCX and Justin Bieber.

“Hey I just met you, but this is crazy ….”