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.
298 comments
Debbie Sikkema says:
July 20, 2012 at 10:24 pm (UTC -8)
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 says:
July 21, 2012 at 6:33 pm (UTC -8)
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.
Shannon says:
July 23, 2012 at 12:47 pm (UTC -8)
Hi Im Shannon DelaCruz Im Born In Philipphnes But I Live In Arizona I Know How To Sing We Sing Together Me And My Cousin Named Gabrielle Kate She Lives In Philipphines We Sing Together Someone Like You By Adele, Rolling In The Deep By Adele, My Heart Will Go On By Celine, Could’ve Been By Tiffany, The Climb By Miley Cyrus, And This Is Me By Demi Lovato.. And We Sing Pop Song Slow Song And I Sang The Love Of My Life By Darla Day And I Know How To Dance But Not Really Good But I Want To Be Singer Actress Dancer Im 10 Years Old Im Born Im March 17 2002 I Always Pray That Im Gonna Be A Singer Actress Dancer When I Sleep. My Really IDOL Is Selena Gomez And My Favorite Cartoon Is Kim Possible And My Favorite Comedy Is Good Luck Charlie , Kickin It And My Sister Loves Minne Mouse And Im Talented Im From Arizona I Have My Aunties Here In USA My Three Aunts And Thank You Ihope Im Gonna Be Child Actress And Im Black Eyes Im Not Really Dark Just Normal Skin My Hair Is Black Hair And Next Year Im Gonna Be In Karate And Ilove DISNEY CHANNEL AND DISNEY XD
Shannon says:
July 23, 2012 at 1:06 pm (UTC -8)
This Is Shannon Again And Im Not Fat And Im A Girl And Im Always In Stage Singing And Dancing!! This Is My Email In FaceBook The Picture Is With My 2 Cousins And Im In The Middle From. Longbeach But Im Not From Long Beach I Just Post There. Born In March 17 1990 But Im Not Born In 1990 So I Put 1990 Bcuz Its Not Allow 10 Years Old ..
Edith says:
July 24, 2012 at 6:28 am (UTC -8)
hi my name is Edith and i LOVE to act i am 10 year old and have mousy hair and green eyes .my fave show is wizards of waverly place!
i would love to be an actress
Savanna Romo says:
July 25, 2012 at 9:43 am (UTC -8)
Hey im savanna
An im thirteen years old,i have dark brown hair with blonde/light brown at the bottom an i have brown eyes an i believe im hispanic ..an i just wanna say since i was like five ive always wanted to be on disney channel an have my own show 
or be apart of a show !An i want to let you know that i really need this approtunity right now 
For this personal reason!PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE!this my dream an i dont want to let go !i really want to be an actor foreals !well thank you 
have great day !!:D
Love <3 the girl that really dreams of being an actor
Savanna .
Shannon says:
July 28, 2012 at 1:11 pm (UTC -8)
Hi Shannon Again Im From Arizona CasaGrande 5 Miles Away From CasaGrande Iwish Im Gonna Be A Child Actress….. And My Sister LOve Disneyjunior
ILOVE DISNEY CHANELL AND DISNEY XD ILOVE KARATE SING DANCE IM NOT REALLY GOOD AT DANCE. AND ACT AND ILIKE ACTION COMEDY AND HORROR MOVIES
david mcgee says:
July 30, 2012 at 10:46 am (UTC -8)
hi my name is david and i am a good actor and my favorite disney chanell show is ANT FARM and i would love to be on that show im 13 years old
naya says:
August 3, 2012 at 12:06 am (UTC -8)
Hi im naya i am a very great
actor everyone says so and
I like the color purple and
green my fav show is
Jessie and suite life
on deck
sam says:
August 5, 2012 at 1:24 pm (UTC -8)
Hey everyone i wanna be famous IM 14 bt the unfair thing is that in africa we never get big movies coming around
Ellie McCoy says:
August 8, 2012 at 5:24 am (UTC -8)
Hello everyone, I’m 11 and want to go on Disney Channel and act like Debby-Ann Ryan, or Selena Gomez. My favourite show is Wizards Of Wavely place. I have long dark brown hair, and brown eyes. I live in Liverpool. People say I’m a good singer, and really funny, & good at acting *NOTE: I CANNOT DANCE* So this is a really big opportunity for me, Thanks for reading this.
tyler d roberts says:
August 12, 2012 at 5:53 pm (UTC -8)
hi im 10 please let me act for Disney Channel its been my dream since i was like 4or5 i cant dance but im good with names and i can act awesome please let me be in Disney Channel i live in Ravia/okalhoma
stacy says:
August 14, 2012 at 3:51 pm (UTC -8)
hi my name is stacy i leave in dallas tx and i reeeeeelllyyy whant to be an actor my favorite show is jesie and i have a crush on cameron boyce i luv to sing no one nows i can sing i realy whant to be an actor plleeaassee heellpp me
lexi collier says:
August 15, 2012 at 6:13 am (UTC -8)
hi my name is lexi collier i have brown hair and blue eyes i’ve wamted to be an actress since i was 2 and i’ve never given up but the thing is i dont have much money to travel all the way to californis for a shot at it
.I live in North Carolina.My fav. shows are Jessie,Googd Luck Charlie,and A.N.T Farm.But i want to be on Jessie. 
Adriana says:
August 26, 2012 at 5:21 pm (UTC -8)
Hi I am 10 yrs old in 5th grade
Ever since i was 5 ish i wanted to be a actress its always been my dream ive been in some plays people say i have a 1 in 1 10000 chance to make it like my friends and my parents but i don’t care what they say i will always chase my dream 
Thank you for reading this
Sarah Afiane says:
August 27, 2012 at 10:44 am (UTC -8)
My name is Sarah
I have brown hair
I have brown eyes
I do martial arts
I play guitar
I sing
And I dance
I am athletic
And my favorite shows are Jessie, my babysitter’ so a vampire and good luck charlie but my al time favorite is kicking it I wish that I can be in any of these shows and I will never give up
Amy Taylor says:
August 27, 2012 at 1:51 pm (UTC -8)
Hey, I’m Amy Taylor. I’m 13, born December 26th 1998. I do believe I can act but I need to brush up on some skills. I like to sing and rap, and I’m confident that with enough work I will be good. I live in a small town called Mold, Flintshire, which is in Wales in the United Kingdom. I have naturally golden-brown hair but I’ve dyed it dark red, and blue eyes and freckles. I’m 5’6, can’t dance but I’ll try anything. I can be funny at times. I currently don’t go to any dance or acting or singing classes but I’d like to try. I used to tap dance when I was aged 8-10 but I quit. I love Disney Channel and my favorite shows are Jessie, My Babysitter’s a Vampire, Good Luck Charlie, Ant Farm, and Wizards of Waverly Place. Thank you for reading!
Caley Sutherland says:
September 4, 2012 at 10:18 pm (UTC -8)
I wanna be an actress so bad and i will chase my dream until it comes true, i see that a lot of the comments above describe what the ppl look like but i don’t think that matters, everyone of us was created by god and god don’t make mistakes so that means everyone is beautiful, i wanna be an actress because i believe that it will open doors for me and just a shot at this would mean the world to me.
Debbie Sikkema says:
September 5, 2012 at 1:22 pm (UTC -8)
It is true that what you look like does not determine whether you can be an actor or not. Actors of all shapes, sizes, and looks are important. Being an actor or actress is not easy and you should want to be an actor most of all because you love it. It takes so much work and dedication that you really have to love it to go after it. It may open doors for you, but it is not an easy way to get doors to open for you. Good luck!
Sincerely,
Debbie
Wynise says:
September 12, 2012 at 12:25 am (UTC -8)
Hi I’m Wynise! I’m from Singapore and I am 10 years old. M Birthdate is : 25/05/2002 I love Acting,singing and dancing! I started learning ballet when I was 3 years old and now I’m officially learning hip hop! But acting has been my favourite, I even had perform an act before and I perform a dance, classical dance at NUS(National University in Singapore) It is an event called SYF. Singapore Youth festival. I even performed a road show! How wonderful is that I already been searching for some auditions but I hadn’t ask my parents yet. I have brown eyes, dark brown hair and my skin colour is brown, I am slim and my weight is 33.8kg.. So please if u could help me, Thanks!
-Wynise
Good Luck to others!
la'kavia says:
September 16, 2012 at 1:08 pm (UTC -8)
hi disney channel,my name is la’kavia and i love disney channel so much i want to be on disney channel so bad my mom says i can do it if i get picked,i also know we’ll be happy and that’s a great thing.I also wanted to be famous and want to be a new character on a.n.t. farm and play a part as chyna,fletcher,olive,and angus friend please pick me i want this so bad,and if you didn’t know i’m 11 bye have a great day.
la'kavia says:
September 16, 2012 at 1:21 pm (UTC -8)
oops,left out one little part about me wanting to become famous,i would also like to have something in common with chyna,fletcher,olive,and angus like chyna:singing,fletcher:art,olive:remembering things,last but not least angus:technology
fuzzumz graham says:
September 22, 2012 at 5:03 pm (UTC -8)
hey i really like all d disney shows and wish to be in one
keandre starks says:
September 25, 2012 at 3:30 am (UTC -8)
Emily says:
September 30, 2012 at 12:31 pm (UTC -8)
Hi, my name is Emily. I am 11 years old. I have long brown hair and big brown eyes. I wish I could be an actress on Disney or in movies… Most of all because I want to help my mom out because we don’t have a huge budget Second of all I think it would be really cool for my family and friends to see me on TV. & I know those aren’t what acting is about. I think it’s about entertainment and building character. I also know that it won’t be easy to get into acting and become famous like everybody is thinking it will be. As long as I end up at the right place and the right time I’m pretty much good.
Welllll seeeee yaaa.
Jaydah says:
October 4, 2012 at 10:02 am (UTC -8)
pascale says:
October 5, 2012 at 11:34 am (UTC -8)
i love disney i allways wanted to be an actess i love miley cyrus but not hanna montana but i will like to be on disney chanell that is my dream and will allways be
Aurora D. Millunzi says:
October 6, 2012 at 9:43 pm (UTC -8)
hi my name is Aurora! My mom and dad had me a day after christmas!! I want to be an actress and singer for Disney so that I can become more reliant and a stronger person! I love Disney Channel! I love Wizard’s Of Waverly Place, and Kim Possible and Hannah Montana, and I have younger sibilings that love Handy Manny, and Mickey Mouse Club House, and Special Agent Oso, and Little Einsteins, and Chuggington, and Phineas and Ferb ETC….. I am 10 years old and I will be 11 here in December I really want to be on Television! I also am in Choir in Church! My parents don’t have money to get me a manager my mom is a full time college student and so is my dad and hes the only one that works! I have including me 5 sibilings we are 10, 8,7, 5, and 4 years old! Please help me out Disney Channel?
Karina says:
October 14, 2012 at 9:59 am (UTC -8)
Hi im karina im 13 years old and ive always wanted 2 be a disney star…but…the problem is i live in africa nigeria and i dont tink my mom will fly me der so…idk wat2 do
madison says:
October 18, 2012 at 5:05 pm (UTC -8)
heyheyhey ALL ACTRESSES IN DUNCAN, OK
I NEED 2 MERMAIDS, TO BE IN MY SHOW UNDERSEA STORIES.IT’S LIKE H2O BUT IT’S NOT.ANY WAY SO I NEED A DUMB MERMAID AND A PRETTY ONE.SO IF YOU LIVE IN DUNCAN OKLAHOMA YOU CAN HIT THE ALL TIME! 
(MERMAID TAILS NOT INCLUDED) THE DEAD LINE IS 11/12/12 THE TRYOUTS START 10/18/12 THE PLACE IS AT THE SIMON CENTER .PLEASE COME IF YOU HAVE A GOOD UNDERWATER CAMERA PLEASE BRING IT.THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME.
sinead says:
October 20, 2012 at 9:06 am (UTC -8)
aleea says:
November 25, 2012 at 9:51 am (UTC -8)
hi iam a 10 year old girl in 5th grade and iam a good actor i love acting sometimes i act that i fall down stairs and fake cry and people think i really do
angelica says:
November 25, 2012 at 9:57 am (UTC -8)
Hi iam a 11 year old girl iam in 6th grade i love acting ialways want to be an actor
Ebony says:
December 2, 2012 at 11:05 am (UTC -8)
I want to become a actor and I am 10 years old and in fourth grade I go to ford I live in Tucson Arizona and my email is ebonylamay@icloud.com I would like to be on jessie
Alexis Michelle Rundlett says:
December 7, 2012 at 8:22 pm (UTC -8)
Hi, I am Alexis and I’ve always wanted to be a famous actress. My inspiration has to be the beautiful, acting at age 3, Raven Symone! I love her so much. Anyway, my favorite colors are purple and red, I live in Sierra Vista, AZ, I am in Middle School, I love to sing, I am in music last quarter, I love to paint, I always watch Disney channel and That’s so Raven on my computer, I am 12 years old, I was born on August 6, 2000, and lastly I love Raven Symone, she is my role model. Anyway this has been me. I’m out, peace suckers.
Alexis Michelle Rundlett says:
December 8, 2012 at 10:56 am (UTC -8)
Guess what guess what guess what??!!!?!!! I might go to the Disney Channel show The Wizards Return: Alex VS Alex auditions!
Nayali says:
December 19, 2012 at 5:53 pm (UTC -8)
Hi my name is nayali and i am eleven and I would like to be on Disney channel it has been a dream of mine sence forever I would love to start my dream I have neve been so willing to want something this bad I would love to get to my goal
Emily says:
December 21, 2012 at 12:31 pm (UTC -8)
Hello my name is emily i am 12 and a half i live in peterborough ontario i have been longing to become an actress but i do not know were to start and most auditions are in like hollywood and my family isnt the richest so it is hard to find a way to prisume my dream im a girl age 12 long brown hair and long eye lashes big pirsonality and i will do anything to get this i want it more then anything i also do dance and gymnastics please mail
Me
hermann ntang says:
December 22, 2012 at 4:33 am (UTC -8)
i do not understand what u want
armani says:
January 12, 2013 at 4:05 pm (UTC -8)
Hi my name is , Armani Watts and I am from Morgan City , Louisiana ,and I like ,I mean love to dance I , always watching (ABDC) , (Austin and Ally ) , also (shake it up ),I like to sing , Adele and China Ann Mclan, and Beyouce, i do plays at my church and at school
mostly at school I am in a school group called sisters also green club,um my favorite color is torques , idol is Beyouce .
I love Disney Channel
XOXO
martha Nangutuwala says:
February 23, 2013 at 12:50 am (UTC -8)
Hi my name is Martha and i live in Africa, Namibia in Windhoek i really love acting singing and dancing I’ve performed at recent shows at my school events lately. I love watching Disney channel. It motivates in what i do and gives me courage to act and start of my own acting club in my country. it is loved.
valyncia says:
March 2, 2013 at 11:17 pm (UTC -8)
hello my name is valyncia bell. i am 12 years old and i have been to try out for the Disney channel a while back.i did a quick script for a commercial and i made it, but my parents thought it was a bit overrated to spend thousands of dollars for acting classes.
. but i looked passed the money and looked into one of my life long dreams. it may sound corny but, when my parents said we couldn’t pay for classes, i sot videos on my 3DS and acted with my younger sister. if any one who works for D
isney is reading this please try and give me a chance. if not , i completely understand. and to the other people trying to follow your dream as an actor/actress, good luck! THANK YOU. p.s.( i would love to be on shake it up. i love you guys !!!!!!!)
Breonna says:
March 10, 2013 at 6:54 pm (UTC -8)
Hey Disney Channel my name is Breonna Kephart and I am fourteen years old. I’ve been wanting to be on Disney channel ever since I could imagine. I’ve been in many school plays and sometimes I was the lead role. Right now I’m in a drama class and I love it. I’m also in dance and I enjoy that too. If I were to be on one of the Disney shows I wouldn’t care which one I would be on because I love them all and it would be a dream come true just to be on one show.
Hannah says:
March 25, 2013 at 10:20 am (UTC -8)
Hey I am Hannah I am about to be 12! I love shake it up and ant farm! I am a super good dancer! I have always dreamed of being on a tv show and not just for me if I got paid I would help my family!:) hope to hear good news back soon bye!:) oh and I love Jessie to
mackenzie says:
March 26, 2013 at 4:52 pm (UTC -8)
Hi my is Mackenzie I wonder can I be in one of your shows
Sarah Phelps says:
May 31, 2013 at 10:24 am (UTC -8)
eHey I’m Sarah and I was born in Maryland. My dad decided to move to Montana after a few years and so that’s where I am. I have always had this dream to act, since I was like seven years old. Now I’m fourteen. That’s a good seven years. In my past I was almostin a Boys and Girls Club commercial but of course, sometimes, girls take your place. And that’s okay. That’s my motivation to try even harder to achieve my dream. And lately, I’ve been thinking about how good and fun this would be. Acting is something that I won’t stop trying to do until I get a big role. Fame. Doesn’t it just sound perfect? Well that’s what I want. Like, my own big role. And I won’t stop until I get a yes instead of a no. I need to get ahold of Disney somehow but I need help. I promise them I won’t disappoint. I promise the Disney headquarters! Please help.
eyong herman says:
June 14, 2013 at 11:16 am (UTC -8)
hi
i’m a talented young guy good at writing and singing musics and as well writing films my dream has always been to see my stories been acted in Disney
land pls help me
Eyong herman says:
June 15, 2013 at 5:55 am (UTC -8)
i am a young guy with great talents and the desires to become a Disney actor wish my desire will lead me to my dream.
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