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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Stephanie
March 27, 2012 at 9:09 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hey! umm. okay i have always wanted to be famous. im also short soo.if that helps. i like to sing and dance.i have been told im great at it. tell me how i can be famous.please. i wanna be like selena gomez. im half american half hispanic.
thanks at least for reading this even if i dont become famouse. 🙄 thats gonna be okay anyway.
Marcelina
March 28, 2012 at 11:53 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
i would really love to become an actress and i ve wanted to become one from when i was 5 and now i am 11 most people say that i am realy good at dancing and singing i never stopped going there to become an actress and i will never stop wanting beacuse i am realt energetic and i will love to be in a film with jessie or wizards of the waverly place or china or shake it up shicago 🙄 i would realy love to be one of themand for now i am chasing for my dream to come true so pleas could that happen one day
LISA
March 28, 2012 at 2:48 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
I’VE ALWAYS WANTED TO BE A INGER AND ACTOR SINCE I WA 3 I WOULD WATCH TV AND WATCH MY FAVORITE ANCTORS SING THATSWHAT MADE ME BRAVE AND HAVECOURAGE TO SING IN FRONT OF PEOPL ;-)SO I HOPE YOU CAN ME E FAMOUS
Janelle Chase
March 30, 2012 at 1:16 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hey I dont find this professional and stuff I dont think I should be putting this up so everyone worldwide can see. I can tell u about me if you email me.By the way I am 15 years of age!!!
crystal
April 1, 2012 at 9:13 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hi my name is crystal and ill love to be famous and ill love to be on disney channel so pls gime m,me a chance im only nine years old and pls give me a chance pls 😥
amie
April 2, 2012 at 4:45 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hey, I’m Amie- 16 years old and I’ve always had the dream of being an actress. For months I’ve been wanting to see ‘That’s so raven’ or ‘Phil of the future’ being remade, as these were the best programs sure some new ones are ‘good’ but these were where the real essence of disney was, so what if they were remade, what could be better? the opportunity to participate in the process of creating and filming these programs! So email me disney if you want a successful challenge.
Carollina
April 6, 2012 at 12:56 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Heyy,i am Carollina Ratna Fatika and i’m 13 years old.I am an Indonesian like Tania Gunadi.Since i watched my first movie by disney channel,i really loved it!In my dream i will be a star with my sister,Firly.Yeah,i hope it will be come true:)
Who want it?
Everyone.
I want to be like Tania Gunadi.When i shared about her,my friend said”WOW!I want to be like her!”
I hope audition through You Tube is useful for everyone.
Plz..
Give us a CHANCE through You Tube.
And Thank’s a lots for who read it:)
plz guess it on my fb,Carollina Rafa.
Maria
April 23, 2012 at 9:33 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi!
My name is Maria and I’m 12 years old!
My dream is to be a Disney Channel actior…but how?
I really want to be like Bella Throme,Zendaya,Selena Gomez,Demi Lovato and Miley Cyrus.I knnow all the kids want to be like them! But this is my dream!
I can dance,sing and I’m in love with theater!
How i can send you one video where I am dancing and singing?
Give us a chance we need it!
Answer me at my facebook MaRia VlaxOva !! plz answer I will be very happy ..and thanks for reading! 😉
Please give me the true answer because I have a talend !
🙂
Gisele R.
April 25, 2012 at 12:45 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi
My name is gisele and I am 10 years old. I know it takes time to become famous and I get why. Many people have this dream and I do too ! I have great acting skills and amazing vocal skills, I have been told by people that I have a great talent and future career in artistry. I dedicate all my extra time to singing its my passion and what I want to be when i grow up. I have taken vocal lessons and been in my school quire. And a way to start is by getting on disney chanel. I have been inspired by Selena Gomez and other great people to follow and make a career in the acting and singing industries.I am a great student and straight A one too ! I really do deserve this opportunity to become a great singer someday too! Please look me up on youtube singing. under ( 10 year old girl with great vocal skills) Please e-mail me i have to open up a bright path for myself! 🙂
nikita
April 27, 2012 at 8:17 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hey , am nikita am 12 yrs old , i really want to become a actress i love watching films with young people , and i all ways wonder how can someone soo little to become an actor actress . so please e-mail back
Tabitha
May 11, 2012 at 3:59 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi, I’m Tabitha, I am 13 years, old and I am cocasian. I have always wanted to be an actress, but my whole life I have always wanted to be on Disney Channel. I have always wanted to be on Good Luck Charlie and meet Bradley Steven Perry. So please let me have a chance to be a Disney star!
Zoe
May 12, 2012 at 1:38 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hey,I’m Zoe,
I am 9 years old and I LOVE drama, dance and singing!!!
I am always acting and singing and even modelling in front of a mirror!
Thankfully a lot of people think I’m good!
I want to be like Selena Gomez or miley Cyrus!
I hope I have a chance 😀 😀 😆
Debbie Sikkema
May 17, 2012 at 9:46 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi Zoe,
If this is your dream, keep working at it! Remember it is not easy and takes a lot of work — training, experience — and a good talent agent to get into a Disney audition. Good luck! — To your success, Debbie
Debbie Sikkema
May 17, 2012 at 9:53 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi Tabitha,
Work hard at this if it is really what you want. Get experience and training and try to get a talent agent if your parents are supporting you in this. Than maybe you can get into Disney auditions. Just remember it is not an easy process even to get an audition for Disney. Good luck!
To your success,
Debbie
Mika
May 18, 2012 at 1:56 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Um i kinda wanted to be an actress im probly not gonna be it so…… never mind. 🙁 🙁 🙁 🙁
Sara Boyd
May 30, 2012 at 5:36 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
My name is Sara, I am thirteen, fourteen on June 10, of this year. I am 5-2 ;106 pounds, blue eyed , and I have light brown hair.
i have been looking for an acting and singing job for quite awhile. I do sports, i am a pretty good singer, I have a 4.0 in school and have been looking for this since i was four. Almost ten years. I have experience in acting and singing. I would really love a reply no matter what the response, because I would know people are listening to me. I am not going to get my hopes up, but feel free to email me! 😉
Thanks,
sara
Text me also : 712-216-2046
Synashia Gutierrez
May 30, 2012 at 7:44 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hello everyone,
ive always wanted to be an actress. im very talented and i am great at acting. some guys who create shows on disney channel has asked for me to be on a shoe. my mother dont think im into things like this. its my life and ill do anyting to achieve it. i want to let her know that i LOVE it with everything in me.. but im afraid. she needs to hear it from someone else. im American and im 5’2. i weight 93 pounds and im working on loosing weitght. i know theres qualities in being an actress. im also 13 years old, born October 1st. i live in Los Angeles. please help me get into this. 😉
kenzie oakes
June 5, 2012 at 8:13 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
HI I’M KENZIE! I AM 10 YEARS OLD.I AM VERY TALENTED AND IT HAS BEEN MY DREAM TO BE ON DISNEY CHANNEL AND MEET ALL THOOSE DISNEY CHANNEL STARS LIKE SELENA GOMEZ,MIRANDA COSGROVE,JENNETTE MCCURDY,AND SO MANY OTHER STARS 😉 I HAVE BEEN IN 4 PLAYS AT AN OPERA HOUSE IN SANDWICH IL. AND HAVEN’T MESSED UP ON 1 LINE! I WOULD REALLY APPRICEATE IT IF U COULD E MAIL ME BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!! TEE HEE!…………..well thanks 4 reading! BYE!:D
kenzie oakes
June 5, 2012 at 8:20 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hey its kenzie again!
o i forgot to tell u,my hight is 4 feet 9 inches and i can’t tell u how much i weigh,but i will tell u that i’m not FAT and i’m not SKINNY……….so ya BUHH BYEEEE!! 😎
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June 10, 2012 at 5:05 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
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lorial
June 10, 2012 at 12:38 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Heyy iam lorial cargo iam 12 years of age and I would really want to be on disney channel so please. email me bcuz I really love dancing in I want to bcome an actress
Cheyanne Roberts
June 10, 2012 at 9:31 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Dear Reader,
Hi, My name is Cheyanne. I’m 12 years old, i am a caring and loving person. I have a lot of family ,and friends that support my dream to became an actress ,or even a singer.I am a patient person and, i know that these things take a while to happen ,and sometimes they won’t happen.I am ok if i do not get picked. I have been told i am an awesome actor ,and singer by many many people.I sing and act everyday! I find acting and, singing very enjoyable. But i know that if i got picked it’s supposed to be a fun time and ,at the same time it’s business. I have been in very many talent shows i was also in 2 plays,and 1 production. So if i was to get picked i would be very happy but, if i don’t get picked i understand. If you need to get my number or reach me you can go to,Facebook.com and look up Cheyanne Roberts (roberts.cheyanne@ymail.com) or, you can reach me at yahoo.com with that same Email address, just send me a message with one of those sites. Thank you for taking the time to read this.
Sincerely,
Cheyanne Roberts
ashlyn brooke
June 12, 2012 at 9:47 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi! my name is ashlyn! im 13 years old have chestnut/brown hair with green/hazel eyes. I LOVE disney channel! and my favorite show is ‘shake it up’! i would DIE if i ever got a chance to be on a show like that!! i have been dancing since i was 2 years old. and i have almost straight 100 As. (exept for math which is almost an A). I have dreamed of being an actress/ professional dancer ever since i could understand what that was. I know everyone else has the same dream but i have to admit that i do to. I have saw many different websites in which i could sign up to participate in acting roles but my mother is afraid that it is someone trying to pick up kids. (shes a worry wart). but anyway, i also heard about the auditions in New Orleans in which i live like 2 hours from, but no one would take me. But one of my ‘friends’ at school tried out and made it and is going to be on disney channel soon. i envy her. anyway, f you have anything possible to help me get my dreams to come true, please email me . Thank you for reading .
***Ashlyn Brooke<3
melanie
June 12, 2012 at 10:33 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
i have wanted to be an actress on disney for a really long time and im always putting myself in movies in my mind
melanie nicole
June 12, 2012 at 10:44 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
i have always wanted to be a disney channel actress
eyes: green/blue
hair: brown
age:12
intrest:volleyball
im a former cheerleader i was for 5 years i have dreamed of being a professional actress for a really long time i can kinda sing but i never have gotten a chance to show the world and if i could get an ausition to be an actress that would be so awsome 😀
Lamontrez hinkle
June 13, 2012 at 11:24 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
I want to a acter so may you help by putting me on disney channel.
Thank you
Violeta Madrigal
June 15, 2012 at 4:26 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi my name is Violeta and i really truly want to become famous. I love to dance and act but i have never been told i was good because I have never preformed in front of a whole lot of people but i don’t have stage fright! 😉 I am 5’4 dark brown hair and i am mexican american! I have always wanted to feature on shows like Jessie and Shake it up! If you can make my dream come tru by making me famous i will be super happy:) THANKS AND BYE
Isabella
June 19, 2012 at 9:26 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi my name is Isabella and i want to be on Disney and the shows that i want to be on are A.N.T Farm,Good Luck Charlie,or Jessie because i always want to be on my hole life i don’t have stage fright I am 5’1/2 black hair and i’m Mixed I’ll be so happy if you make my dream come tru THANK YOU SO BAD BYE
isabella
June 19, 2012 at 9:36 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
I’M 10 years old
Maddie
June 22, 2012 at 4:42 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi I want to be an actress I do not want to be someone that goes on with there life I want to be seen I want to be heard so email me my name is MADDIE and I will become an actress
pauline
June 23, 2012 at 5:17 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
😳 hi I all ways wonted to be an actor sins I was 6 years old and I wont to mack that dream come true but I can afford to go to L.A 😥 pleas help me make that dream true pleas 🙁 I’m 12 years old 🙄
Sarah Makayla Brown
June 23, 2012 at 3:19 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi my name is sarah i am 12 and almost 13 i have always wanted to be famous i am a singer dancer actor and songwritter i have wanted this so bad for my entire life i have always loved disney and i hope that you will wmail me 🙂
Kanequewa
June 25, 2012 at 7:41 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
i wanted to be on disney sece i was 3 now im twelve please help me out
katie
June 26, 2012 at 7:09 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi my name is katelynn but you can call me katie ever since I listened to bette midler
Sing Wind Beneath My Wings it made me realise that I want to become famous
And I hope you could make that dream 🙂 come true ,thanks.
Hannah
June 27, 2012 at 10:44 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi I am Hannah
I’m 12 and I have always wanted to be a actor and become someones idol like Selena is mine!
PLEASE NOTICE ME! 😉
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June 28, 2012 at 8:16 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
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Ana
June 29, 2012 at 8:51 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi my name is Ana and i am 11 years old I will be 12 in october. I will like to become a actress by being in movies,commercials,and tv shows.I been wanting to be an actress for so long but i just cant seem to not get a contract with somebody. I love disney channel and nicklonden.If anybody can give me a chance i will be more than happy.thanks 😀
kasandra
July 2, 2012 at 5:51 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
ive always wanted to be on disney channel i want to be a dancer and a singer on disney channel i really love that channel its my favorite channel always be watching it and want to be on it so pleaseeee let me have the chance to live dream dont let a 13 yrs old lose their dream of being a star their whole life. 😥 😥 😥 😥 😀 😀 😉 😆
Kynnedi
July 4, 2012 at 1:26 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi,my name is Kynnedi.I just turned 12 and I am a straight A student.Ever since I was eight,people told me I should be on t.v.Or that I should he a comedian.I really didn’t understand why until now.I took drama classes,and acted in plays before.I have also been told I can sing.I played the flute since 5th grade and starting my 4tj year on it playing highschool pieces with others.
I skipped a grade,but was suppose to skip two,but didn’t because my parents was worried about the age differences.My church paid 300 dollars for me to attend a fine arts camp for a week.During that visit,everyone that i met told me i should be on t.v. or a child comedian,and that i could sing.You will just have to see me in person,please help me pursue my dreams,this is the only dream left that i have to pursue.I’m also very flexible…90 pounds….and have.siblings.
Naomi
July 7, 2012 at 2:41 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
AYEEE!! 🙂 my name is Naomi and .i am 13 years old and have never been in the acting buisness but i love to read write sing draw take care of children (my niece and nephew mainly and i work as an L.I.T@ north plainfield playground) and do crazy dances..i am good @ what i do 🙂
i never give up on things even if ive had enough… i would like to be on t.v in any sort of way possible.. my family could really use something big like this….a while back i heard a contest on the radio to audition for a show on disney channel…i called in and i was awwarded with a spot to show up at some hotel (idk the name of it :|.) but unfortunatly my mom wouldnt let me and my younger brother go for some reason afterall.. i would like another chance to prove myself..if u can make it happen..i would be more than thankful
tami
July 12, 2012 at 7:23 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
i’ve alway’s wanted to be an actress and sing.I’ve alway’s wanted to try dancing to 🙂
Zhyenne
July 14, 2012 at 10:48 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
I’ve wanted this since I was 4 but we lost our cable and everything so I’m not informed about disney and we are poor so I can’t do classes in acting,dancing,and singing. I’m trying to teach myself how to do all of that stuff even if I know I’m not going to make it to disney channel can I get into nickeloadeon or is it the same thing?And is there such thing as a free acting class? 😥 😥 🙁 please answer this is so important to me!
natalie
July 15, 2012 at 10:50 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi my name is natalie im 9 years old i always wanted to be a star but ive always been too inberised to tell my mom when i get to be in a play im always to inberised so i want to show the world who i really am and i can show my speart
Jrob
July 15, 2012 at 7:05 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Dear everyone who wants to become famous,
Here r some steps that could possibly help u in the show business…
1) have background experience in acting, singing, dancing and ect.
2) U have to have an agent with u.
3) join many school plays or any opportunities that came in your way.
4) u need to be positive that u want to become famous.
5) there r up and down in becoming famous so u should make list and if more positive choices come out than pursue your dream in becoming famous????
I hope this help u people out and I wish u all good luck!!!!!!!!!????
Nino
July 17, 2012 at 6:57 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi I am Nino I am not Even From USA But Being Disney Channel Star Is My Biggest Dream Ever I don’t know how but I believe in myself And I Know That, That will be time and I wil bel In Disney CHannel.I always Dreamed to be succseful Even once in My Life I believe In myself And I Know that My Dream Will Come true
samerriajohnson
July 17, 2012 at 2:32 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
😉 hi my name is samerria i am 11 years old about to be12 it is my biggiest dream to have my own show on disney channel and meet the stars like china anne mcclain , bridgit, deby ryan ,ski jackson, zendaya, bella thorne i want to become famous and meet people and i think about it and dream about and i try so hard to become it but it never work my talent is sing, dance, and acting and i dont think nothing else could make me happy than to become famous and have mw own show samerriajohnson@luv 2 be famous
annabell
July 18, 2012 at 8:56 am (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hey my real name is priscilla i reallllly want to become a disney star is not only me wants to become a disney star i have two more people who wants to become a disney star there name is anjelika and jessica we always make up songs we all want to be come disney channel is my favorite show 😛 🙂 😉
😎
onika
July 18, 2012 at 12:37 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
hi my name is Onika felixmina lucardonia van Rooyen and i’m 14years old.i like to dance ,singand act all in one….i would really like u guys to help me make all my dreams come true and i’m no dissapointment……i got what it takes to be the next disney channel star…..
Debbie Sikkema
July 20, 2012 at 10:24 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi Onika,
Good luck to you in pursuing your dream. Take a look at the Disney Make Your Mark Dance Off (go to the page on my blog called Disney Dance Contest and check it out. If you are a good dancer, you can submit a video audition.
To your success,
Debbie
jaevier passmore
July 21, 2012 at 6:33 pm (UTC -8) Link to this comment
Hi my name is jaevier and I’m a good act 😆 😆 💡 😆 er. My favorite show is ant farm and I have a crush on chyna ann
mic claiyn and I’m 12 years old.
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