It seems like every girl I know has the desire to become a Disney Channel actress. And there is nothing wrong with wishing for that, or with dreaming about being a Disney Channel star.
And frankly, little girls could dream of things a lot less wholesome than Disney, so I say let them keep dreaming. What could be more magical for a young girl than being on the Disney Channel where everyone they know can see them?
The fact is your daughter could become a Disney Channel actress, or your son could become a Disney Channel actor. But the reality is that these things are dreamed by many but achieved by few. And rarely do young people become Disney Channel stars overnight, regardless of how it may appear.
If you look at the history of nearly any Disney Channel star, you’ll find that they worked in the entertainment industry for a number of years before becoming a star.
Look up some of your favorite Disney Channel stars from High School Musical in the Internet Movie Database (e.g., Ashley Tisdale). Check out the earliest listed tv or film role there and the year they became a Disney Channel star. There were probably at least three or four years between their first listed role and when they became a star on Disney Channel.
So parents, you can help your child chase after every Disney opportunity you hear about (see more discussion on this topic in How Do You Get Auditions for Disney Channel). But truthfully, the time you and your young actor spend doing those things could be better spent.
If you really want to give your child the chance to become a Disney Channel actress or actor, you need to guide them to do things that are more likely to make a difference in the long run. So what can you do?
The truth is, while there are absolutely no guarantees in showbiz, there are things you can do to help increase your child’s chances of succeeding with Disney or in the entertainment industry in general. The following is a good list to start with:
- Enroll your child in acting classes. Research to make sure the teacher is reputable.
- Enroll your child in voice classes or lessons. Singing ability and training can be a real plus for Disney Channel roles.
- Enroll your child in a comedy and improvisation class. This is particularly valuable for Disney-type shows, plus it is a lot of fun.
- Seek representation of a talent agent and/or talent manager for your child as this is the best way to get your child into Disney auditions.
- Encourage your child to get involved in community, church, and school plays or other activities where they can perform.
If your child really does want to become a Disney Channel actress or become a Disney Channel actor, help them to keep that dream alive by having them develop skills and do things that could actually help them achieve that goal.
And remind your child that becoming a Disney Channel star is not something that happens quickly. If it is something they really want, they need to work hard to try to get it. And they need to be patient.
For more tips on how to become a Disney Channel actress and to become successful in the entertainment industry, sign up for Your Young Actor’s Newsletter.
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areonna
July 20, 2011 at 6:57 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hey my name is areonna and i would really like to become on a star on disney channel i really would like to become a disney channel star but if my dream does not come true i am not going to cry
from:areonna 😆 😉
areonna
July 20, 2011 at 7:08 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
i really happy because i am doing what i all ways loved but i am a great actress and i would like to tell u about my self i am 11 and is turning 12 some i come from a small town named plain dealin i no it’s the county but it’s really fun and i love it there but when i turn 5 i move to bossier and thats were i am now look for a job on what i all ways loved doing i am samrt i have a off brown and red and golden hair i am tall well medium i have sister and we al get along at time we have times when we dont but we love eac other well thats my life bye i am going to write ever day 😀 🙄 😉 😳
jewel
July 21, 2011 at 9:37 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
wow imean its getting me to tears that eveey ones like i realy want to and thats stuff is coming from ther heart i love danceing and acttin please get me tto top
jewel
July 21, 2011 at 9:39 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
im am a 11 year old and i beleave in my self or maybe im setting my self up for failer u tell me 😳
jewel
July 21, 2011 at 9:41 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
well i know its hard and me just typing words not going do anything please
Anna
July 22, 2011 at 10:48 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
i want to be a disney channel star . i sing good & i can dance .
Jasmine
July 22, 2011 at 9:09 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
I want to be a disney star i can sing but im not the best dancer
Alyssa
July 23, 2011 at 4:02 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi my Name is Alyssa! I am writing right now to tell u exactly how much becoming a star means to me!! I take singing lessons and have for 5 or 6 months, although I used to take them when I was very little. I am an amazing dancer… Let’s just say I started like 1 and a half yrs ago and they put me right Into the competition group. I am starting acting this fall… I have never done although i have fooled my friends many times when I act!! I was also in gymnastics for ten yrs!! Please write me bak bcuz all I want to do is sing act and dance ?
jade
July 28, 2011 at 5:50 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
🙁 how can u me a star on disney channel because im 9 now tell me jk for real i want to be a star rlly
Kristina Calabrese
August 4, 2011 at 12:29 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi I would like to be an actress just like evryone else here. I’m 13 and I’m shy but I can act. I can also sing but NVER in front of people. My dream will never get far and niether will yours so you should all suck it up. I mean, obviously these stupid websites and agents DON’T CARE. Thanks 🙂
denica zavala
August 12, 2011 at 1:35 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hii my name is denica im 13 years old i love too act 😀 and i would like to be on disney and well act :DD
denica zavala
August 12, 2011 at 1:39 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
??love acting??
kattie
August 12, 2011 at 1:16 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Destiny
August 17, 2011 at 6:38 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
i had always wanted to act every since i was a little girl my family, friends,my dad always had told my mom to put me in acting but she never did. :cry:. 🙂 But i will always believe in me and the choices that my mother makes 😀
Destiny
August 17, 2011 at 6:38 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
im 11 too
Dallas
August 19, 2011 at 5:29 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi my names Dallas, Its my dream to become an actor. I would love to be on shake it up with all the dancing and i can sing pretty good. I can sing Watch Me. By the way im 10. I hope I can be an actor on disney!
charlotte webster
August 24, 2011 at 8:14 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hell!
❓ xxx
My name is charlotte, I am 12 years old and ever since i could dream it’s been my aim to become an actress espeecially on disney channel, but i live in england so please e-mail me to help me to know what i do for auditions and things ❗ ❓ 😀
I can dance and act, i have been in my schools plays, year 1: angel( mary and joseph) year 2:(angel) year 3(mary)& year 4 (mary and in year 6 a dancer and in a newspaper. 🙂
I want to knoww if thhere is any one who can help me with my dream, please e-mail me, i will be very gratefull and disney channel is my best programme, please please please email me,
thanks,
Charlotte.
😉
Lexus
September 3, 2011 at 7:34 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi my name is Lexus 😀 Ive wanted to be an actress ever since i was 7 years old 🙂 I live in TX and im currently in 7th grade 😎 Acting is my life its all i ever think about day and night
So if any one knows somebody that can help me out i would be much obliged 💡
thx
😳
notee
September 5, 2011 at 11:45 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
i always wanted to be an acter,but i know it takes hard work,and theres a long way infront of me but im welling to take it all in and give it my best.i’v tryed many diffrent forms for the disnet channel.all i can do is wait for the to call.but i will make my dream come alive nomatter how hard i have to work for it.
Yvonne okocha
September 9, 2011 at 12:08 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
I want to become an actress is my dream iam 15 ican act pless give me a
chance
Anaya Robinson
September 9, 2011 at 1:58 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hey my name is Anaya but it’s pronounced Aniya. 😉 Ever since I was 3 years old I’ve ALWAYS WANTED to be a DISNEY CHANNEL STAR!!!!! But since I live in Bunker Hill West Virginia that won’t happen. 😥 Oh and did I mention that I’m turning 10 years old on September 18?!?!? 😥 😉
sarah francis
September 23, 2011 at 7:05 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hey im sarah and i liove to act,sing,and dance.It is one thing where i can b myself!!!!i want to b a star but from where im from thats not likely to happen so i still dream evryday though so dreamers out there never give ur dreams up keep holdin on tight for it might come true!So if any one can help me plz it wuld mean the universe to me!!!!!thanx write bck! 🙄 😀 🙄 😐 😥 🙄
sami p
September 28, 2011 at 4:55 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi my name is sami im 12 and i love acting and singing. i do hiphop and ive been in a glee show i would love to be on disney channel. that has been my dream. i know there is a really slim chance that someone powerful in the business is reading this but if anyone is please me follow my dream i know imstill little but maybe when i get a bit older 🙂 okk byee and p.s. i have personallity
lola
October 4, 2011 at 11:44 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
my name is lola i am 14,i hav always loved 2 b a disney star.if i dont i will not b happy 4 d rest of my life. 😐
Audrey
October 5, 2011 at 9:02 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Okay, I admit i want to act, I’m not going to say I’m fantastic at it because i know I’m not. I’m 12 years old and my family doesn’t have a lot of money so i know its a dream I’m not going to have, but I still always check for t.v series i can go on. I suggest the same for everyone else because no-one gets famous from not trying… unless your a famous persons kid, anyways good luck to everyone who’s trying to become an actor/actress! 😉
Debbie Sikkema
October 6, 2011 at 11:22 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi Audrey,
Thanks for reading and commenting on my blog. Sounds like you have a very healthy outlook on acting. It does indeed take a lot of hard work and dedication to become an actor and if you don’t have your parents support, you may have to wait until you are older. Now is the time to start getting experience though in every way you can — community theatre, lessons, acting classes. Do what you can, and maybe your dream can come true some day!
Warm regards,
Debbie
casey
October 15, 2011 at 8:42 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
😈 im am so twisted over this boy teddy help me some one!!!!!!!!!
wilmar
October 16, 2011 at 5:35 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
I would love to become a star of disney chanel and i am going to work super hard to get in it thanks for the advice 😛 😉 😎
hanna
October 17, 2011 at 1:53 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hi my name is hanna vie wanted to be on disney since i was two everyday me and my friends call disney channel to get in i hope i am in i rlly love it i want to become famous vie taken actin class dance classes and everything i feel like i rlly deserve to be on disney channelhttp://www.youryoungactor.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_eek.gifhttp://www.youryoungactor.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gifhttp://www.youryoungactor.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_mrgreen.gifhttp://www.youryoungactor.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_idea.gifhttp://www.youryoungactor.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_exclaim.gifhttp://www.youryoungactor.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_wink.gifhttp://www.youryoungactor.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_razz.gif
Leslie
October 17, 2011 at 3:26 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Well I Can See Every One Wants To Become a Disney Chanel Actress/Actor… I Also Love Acting , I Take Acting Classes In School( I Have It As An Elective).I Wish I Could Become One Too ! Well Hope Ya’ll Become it Some Too.. Good Luck ! 🙂 🙂
grace sheila
October 22, 2011 at 2:06 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
i would love to become an actress im 8 years my parents say i deserve to become a actress i do speach and drama and the teacher says im great i would screamif a became on !
grace sheila
October 23, 2011 at 5:20 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
i would scream i have talent i want to be like selena gomez i love the web site plus i all wase talk about being a actress ya know my friend wants ta be a actress im not telling her about this web its to cool
heather
October 25, 2011 at 12:26 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
i wish all of you the best of luck i am 14 and i want to become an actress but i dont think i have a chance on dinesy. so i will try to look at other places and i think that you all should try it to as a back up plain good luck and best wishes to you all 🙂
Natalie
October 29, 2011 at 6:44 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Im a hard worker if you give me a chance I’ll try my hardist please call me plz give me a chance (:
Debbie Sikkema
November 1, 2011 at 6:51 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi Natalie,
Sorry, but I am not an agent or a casting director, so I can’t give you a job. Being a hard worker will get you a long way in acting. Work hard at it to build a resume and get lots of training and experience, and hopefully, when you have the chance your dreams can come true. (Be careful posting your number online where everyone can see it — I deleted it from here since I don’t want it to get into the wrong hands.) Good luck! Best regards, Debbie
dorothy
November 1, 2011 at 1:53 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hi im dorothy and im 12 years of age .My dream is to become an actress. As i always see Zendaya ,Debby Ryan, China Anne , i wish to become more than them and i know i can do it. Being an actress is exciting.
Thanks for reading.
dorothy
November 1, 2011 at 1:55 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
good luck to all my friends who want to become an actress
lisa
November 4, 2011 at 12:13 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Pleas cân you send me a messeg the direction ofensa disney than i cân give it to myn mom i am 12 jear and i am a good dancer ora actriz plzz send me a messeg back
Ryley
November 7, 2011 at 4:22 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi my name’s Ryley and just like everyone else here I would love to be an actress on Disney Channel. I am 11 years old, turning 12 in January. I have taken dance classes for 5 years. I have been in 3 or 4 plays and went to modeling and acting school about 2 years ago. I got many offers to go to agencies, but my family didnt have the money at the time. I can act pretty well, i can dance, and sing. I know this little message will probably never be seen by anyone important but I can still dream can’t i? I wish all the people on this website that wish to be actors good luck! i hope all of our dreams come true! (:
zaria
November 11, 2011 at 11:05 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
🙄 😛
😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 😛 😛 🙄 😛 🙄 😛 🙄 😛 🙄 😛 🙄 😛 🙄 this is my dream when i seen hannnha montana she is my rollmote
selena gomez
November 26, 2011 at 8:25 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
i became famous by going to a studio in hollywood
Terrica
November 29, 2011 at 1:15 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
😉 if i become an actor maybe i can become an singer to i hope i can become famous if i do i would help the poors like michael jackson did i want to be able to become famous plz let me
angelina wright
November 29, 2011 at 2:59 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi my name is Angelina Wright. I would love to become a disney star. I am 12 years old. I think it would be alot of fun acting.I am very enthusiastic. I am also a good lier if that comes along,and a good singer.so please help me to be a disney STAR
alexdandra
December 3, 2011 at 10:06 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
i really wann become a disney channle star like hannah montanat hpe thay call me 😎
zendaya
December 3, 2011 at 10:08 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
im zenday its fun being a star super fun so bye see u later 😎 😉 ❗
Aisha
December 4, 2011 at 2:34 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Im Aisha 😛 and i really want to be a disney channel star the only thing im afraid of is that this dream is not going to come true 😥
Najae
December 10, 2011 at 8:17 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi,My name is Najae Amira Isaac.I am a girl.I am eleven years old.I was born on November 6,2000.I am in the fifth grade.I am really smart!My favorite color is pink!I would love to be a actress.I am really good,I memorize my lines in two days or less.I am a good listener,thinker,funny,brave,fast runner,patient,considerate,confident,and imaginative.I like to make the best out of me.If I become a actress I will listen to directions and follow them.I will not play or joke around.I will love to have a interview!You can contact me at twitter.com @eajanbunnyisaac follow me or facebook.com Princess Diamond(meme) and the last one is yahoo.com Najae Isaac.Thanks for your time reading this!
Najae
December 10, 2011 at 8:24 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Najae
December 10, 2011 at 8:28 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
I live in philadelphia,pa 19121.On uber st in montgomery townhouses.
Maria
December 17, 2011 at 5:00 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
I can sing. My sister can act. 😉
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