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.
185 comments
Maria says:
December 17, 2011 at 5:00 pm (UTC -8)
I can sing. My sister can act.
newy says:
December 17, 2011 at 11:12 pm (UTC -8)
Hello this is markishea and kyah, we really want to become a disney actress for ANT FRAM,
we have been thinking about becoming an actress since we were 8 . please respond back as soon as possiable.
thanks for your time
markishea and kyrah
Abbey gennuso says:
December 18, 2011 at 5:01 pm (UTC -8)
I know there is so many people that go on here and say we can sing and act the truth is some of us can!!!!i can do both I don’t complain about the script and I am great at expressions I have heard so many stories about people with no experience and are famous they don’t have an agent or special classes and I want to be one of them I love to smile daydream sing and act in the mirror and no I don’t spent all my time watching tv I do sports I spend time with family and friends and I love animals I promise you if you give me a chance I will work my butt off I am smart and talented and am unique I have never cussed or did anything bad I want to show my parents that I can do this by myself all I ask for is a chance for christmas oh and I am sorry about no punctuation or periods usually i put them I was just nervous oh yeah and I have been told I am hilarious!!!!
valerie says:
December 22, 2011 at 2:43 pm (UTC -8)
hello my name is valerie i like to be star from disney channel :
Victoria says:
December 22, 2011 at 7:53 pm (UTC -8)
Mashu Agbor-Kima (Cece Kima) says:
December 27, 2011 at 12:46 am (UTC -8)
Hi my name is mashu but i go by Cece i am 14 years old and i live in Oklahoma but im so willing to go anywhere to chase my dream of becoming an actor. Do you ever wish for something and on the outside your optimistic but in the back of your mind its so far away? Ive always wanted to be and actress but it seemed so far away from reach. Being and African, your parents always want you to become a lawyer, a doctor and such but ive always had a passion for the arts. If only i am given a chance OH i know i can show how much i can offer to the world. To be honest i think i can dance and i am a good actress though i have had no classes and my singing is not perfect but i believe it is good . If your actually reading this i just wanna say thank you because i know there’s another million girls out there who have this same dream. It would make my dreams come true if you actually think of endorsing me and getting me on disney channel
Thank you
Sarah says:
January 2, 2012 at 5:16 pm (UTC -8)
Hi my name is sarah,
Ive been dreaming about becoming an actor/singer ever since I was little but I still don’t know where to start. I’ve had voice and acting lessons but no oppertunitys to audition have come up so what should I do?
Catherine says:
January 2, 2012 at 8:44 pm (UTC -8)
Hi my name is catherine martinez, sence i was little my deam is to be an actress. Ass u weel know there is so many people that whant to be a disney chanel actess,and i am one of thoes people… I weel never give up of my dream couse is so nice to dream an like u feel u could be one of thoes persons on tv… I wish u guys pick me, my friemds an all the people are always saying that i should give up, but i say NO! Couse thats my dream an no body would take it away from me, i love to act an sing, why they could not pick me?? It,dousent matter that im pord, they dondt care about it. an another thing that i love is to help people an pray for people that dont have nothing to eat or sleep. Thats how i am. And i wish u guys could read this an give an oportunity to show every boddy that dreams could come truth!
Linda says:
January 4, 2012 at 5:43 am (UTC -8)
Well I would Love to be a Disney Channel actress. I feel like I belong there .
I am barely passing my Drama class i don’t know why . But I am pretty sure if I try to do this I’ll Probably make it . I am a dreamer . I always imagine myself up there . I believe that I can do this . I am not very good with words . . . Anyways I read the messages kids leave here and they seem like they want this so desperately . Maybe they wanted even more then I do . Well am gonna tell you guys some of the things I like to do . I Love singing , I don’t really know if am any good at it but I Love it anyway. I like playing softball , skating and cooking . oh and something that Might work I can Make myself cry really fast .
I am not the best at alot of things but one thing that I know I can do perfectly is acting . I think this little letter was really bad , and I don’t make any sense . But I would want for you guys to notice it .
Thank you for reading : )
- Linda
Katherine says:
January 4, 2012 at 9:10 pm (UTC -8)
Katherine says:
January 5, 2012 at 8:27 pm (UTC -8)
Hello, I am Katherine and I am 10 years old. I really want to be an actress. When i get older I would really want to be on Saturday Night Live. Please help me get there.
Agnija says:
January 9, 2012 at 9:30 am (UTC -8)
Hello.I would like to fulfill a dream by becoming a Disney Channel star.
I’m going to actor’s club sat school.I have a good voice.I good skill to dance and sing. I’ve gone dancing group,””Fractus. I’ve been running the school in large measures.
I participated in the playlet”Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”. Many say that I have talent and I could become an actress. I’ve long sought to become an actress. It is my goal. I have a lot of which has applied for but not getting the answer atbildi.One rejected me. I am well dance sing and act.
My name is Agnija.I ‘m 13 years old.Live at Latvia.I hope that one day my dreams will come true. Thank you.
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January 10, 2012 at 8:06 pm (UTC -8)
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January 11, 2012 at 7:33 am (UTC -8)
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Maggie says:
January 12, 2012 at 8:00 pm (UTC -8)
Hi, name is above….
But if it means anything to them, I have a lot of experience that others don’t like horse riding, gymnastics, hunting, writing skills, and more… 
But I have to go, please have more tips later…
Uh… I guess I have to say that acting is unbelievably hard to get into especially because thousands of others want to too… I don’t have much to offer for history but I have sang in choir and a church practice, lol…
Sincerely,
Maggie Edwards
cindy says:
January 14, 2012 at 8:54 am (UTC -8)
hi am guessing know my name (its right above)…
honestly i have been watching Disney sine i was 5 and ya its more than a dream to become a Disney star so if everyone wants this as much as i do then i understand when you this time am using could be spent better but i would anything to get an opportunity of being part of Disney stars
lots of luv cindy <3<3
Sara says:
January 16, 2012 at 2:39 pm (UTC -8)
Hi! My name Is Sara and I have always wanted to become a singer/actress on Disney Channel since I was 8…….. I am 12 now and have improved on my singing and acting abilities haha. For some reason watching Ross Lynch from Austin and Ally has sparked my interest even more because he wants to be “discovered” like me i guess you could say……. I wanted to get a youtube account so I could make videos showing me singing but i don’t have one yet soooooo. Anyways like I said before I want to get into acting postitions and singing so I have always dreamed of being on Disney Channel and i’ve hoped that one day people will be singing MY songs too or admiring me!
And Ross Lynch has inspired me even more so thanks although idk how he did but he did so I owe him a big thanks if my dream comes true bye!
Ka'Leigh Tomlinson says:
January 17, 2012 at 9:20 am (UTC -8)
Hi I’m Ka’Leigh and I have always wanted to be an actress on Disney Channal my grandmother says it will probley never happen. I am 13 years old fixing to be 14 in a week. I haven’t been able to take classes or anything because my grandmother can’t afford them. I wish I could be on Austin and Ally. I will owe Ross Lynch thanks if I have my dreams comes true.
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January 18, 2012 at 5:55 am (UTC -8)
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Creehannah says:
January 18, 2012 at 3:17 pm (UTC -8)
I am 20, and I havs been thinking about becoming an actress. Everyone I know always tell me that I should be on Disney Channel. I improv great, I follow direction well, and I am a super fun person. I have also been singing since I was seven and dancing since I have been able to walk.. Soooo
Sara says:
January 18, 2012 at 4:03 pm (UTC -8)
And I also am inspired by r5 which is Ross Lynch’s band in LA………
emily says:
January 19, 2012 at 2:32 pm (UTC -8)
i all ways wanted to be on disney channel since i was 5 hurry up
ashanti driskell says:
January 22, 2012 at 2:53 pm (UTC -8)
look i am a 13 year old looking for an acting gig. i would do anything to be an actor. email me if your intrested.
PS everybody would love me cause im funny.
Juli says:
January 27, 2012 at 2:15 am (UTC -8)
leen mohsin says:
January 28, 2012 at 11:34 am (UTC -8)
hi my name is leen,
but if you can please email me back i would be the happiest girl in the world 
and i just want my family to earn at-least a little bit of money
i have been wanting to be on disney channel from the first time ive ever seen it. I dont care what show i would choose to be in but ive just always wanted to. M family doesnt have that much money so i cant audition for anything.
Thank You!
Heidi says:
January 29, 2012 at 12:59 am (UTC -8)
Hi my name is heidi,
I would love to become an actor on disney channel.
i would love to audition and try see how i go, buut idk where to get an audition please email me and help me out a bit?.
its been one of my dreams for years.
I know a bit about acting. i did plays in my primary school,
i thought they were so much fun!
My family atm is low on money and i thought i would try and earn them some money because i love my family to bits! i dont care what i would be on, anything would suit me.
Thank You
leah says:
January 30, 2012 at 12:33 pm (UTC -8)
HEY YOU!! now I have your attenction hi iv got bullied cus everyone thibks im a nobody I wont to show them im not but I need ur help I have been wanting to become an actress for years if you need anyone even back ground people I would love to do it pluss ill did it for free for a yr or two pleade wright back x leah
diamond says:
January 31, 2012 at 12:36 pm (UTC -8)
I can sing and act and I love art Im ten to eleven years old i wanna be discover
Gabrielle says:
February 1, 2012 at 4:55 pm (UTC -8)
I am 13 years old girl, with brown hair and brown eyes. I always dream of becoming a disney channel Star. I can act and I take singing lessons (I can sing). I am serous of becoming an actress and a singer. Please Email me!!!!
wilson bonilla moreno rene jr says:
February 3, 2012 at 8:00 pm (UTC -8)
i am 10 years old and i want to become famous i want to be somebody not a nobody i can dance sorta sing a comedian and cute and chubby please help me i am begging you please…
Maggie Edwards says:
February 3, 2012 at 9:02 pm (UTC -8)
Come on people! I know you want it SO bad, but THOUSANDS of others do to. You have to make your own luck. Don’t pester the person who wrote this, he/she isn’t going to help you. She/He already explained what they could. Please, make a reasonable comment about how you appreciate the help of the person who wrote this. Not “Please help me! I have great talents, etc.”
You know what the greatest advice given to me was? Make you own luck… You can’t just sit around and win the lottery without buying it. My mother and I buy lotteries EVERY gosh dang day! We don’t get more than 20 dollars. She works SO hard at her job, and she comes home from work doing MORE work by helping us kids and trying to make OUR wishes come true. I pray to God to help me with my dreams of becoming an actress, and I could’ve SWORN that all I heard when I prayed was “make your own luck”.
That’s all I can say… Please just take the shortest time to think about it. You can’t just walk across the street and ask a stranger to help you become a star and expect them to say, “Of course! Here’s my number, I’m an Acting Agent.” Because if they do, it’s probably just a money scam or they are going to kill you… Man… Sorry for the thought, but it’s true..
True Intentions,
Maggie
penelope says:
February 5, 2012 at 3:12 pm (UTC -8)
my mom said i brake the window but my dad i got a beatiful voice so i dont know who to trust but if i do brake the window if i do i have to brake a leg
im scared and i want to be a actor 
Debbie Sikkema says:
February 6, 2012 at 9:01 pm (UTC -8)
Hi Penelope,
Thanks for reading and commenting. Maybe some voice lessons will be a good idea for you to improve your singing so your mom and dad will like your voice. Good luck with becoming an actor.
Sincerely,
Debbie
Debbie Sikkema says:
February 6, 2012 at 9:13 pm (UTC -8)
Hi Maggie,
You sound like a very wise girl. With acting, what you are saying is so true. You have to get out there and work hard to try to make the dream of becoming an actor come true. It is not easy to do, and often it takes many years of hard work to get much success at all. So many people think they can get rich by becoming an actor and don’t realize what it takes to even get a single acting job. Most actors are far from rich. You must love it and work very hard at it to have any chance of success, and there are never any guarantees. Good luck to you.
Sincerely,
Debbie
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