As I delved into the lives of these Disney Channel stars, I was struck by their incredible resilience and determination to forge their own paths. Brandon Baker, who charmed us all as Johnny Tsunami, bravely grappled with challenges beyond the screen – depression, drinking, and more – yet he never gave up on finding a fix for his feelings. His journey from Disney Channel stardom to independent film acting is truly inspiring.
David Henrie’s daughter added a little Alex Russo magic to her look.
At the premiere of “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” in Los Angeles on October 29th, the 35-year-old was accompanied by his wife, Maria Cahill, along with their three kids: Pia (age 4), James (age 3), and Gemma (age 2). The Henrie family looked stylish and elegant; David and Maria chose matching blue outfits, while their children opted for white attire.
Instead, it was the accessory that Pia carried which added a unique touch to the occasion. As she walked down the red carpet, Pia elegantly acknowledged her onscreen sister and costar, Selena Gomez, by carrying an old-school purse from the show Wizards of Waverly Place, featuring a picture of her character Alex Russo.
David, aged 32, and Selena recently came together once more on the red carpet to honor the return of their hit Disney Channel show. Resuming their roles as Justin Russo and Alex, they star in the series follow-up that focuses on Justin’s family dynamics and his mentorship of a wayward young sorcerer (portrayed by Janice LeAnn Brown).
Indeed, upon returning to their enchanting work environment, David and Selena, being the executive producers of the Disney Channel show, found everything exactly as it had been left behind.
David shared with Francesca Amiker of TopMob News, during an exclusive interview at the premiere, that upon returning to their show set, they had rebuilt the wizard’s lair. When he first laid eyes on those couches, a flood of memories from the past surged back to him. (Don’t miss more from the Wizards Beyond Waverly Place premiere tonight, Oct. 29 at 11 p.m., only on TopMob News.)
Beyond the realm of magic, family played a significant role in the life of the Rare Beauty’s founder during the show’s run. Maintaining a pre-show custom was particularly meaningful for them as well.
Selena mentioned that one unique aspect was our habit of having a group prayer prior to each performance. This was something I appreciated greatly, as it provided us with a moment to gather ourselves and offer our best to the audience.
David mentioned that “We carry forward a tradition in our current program, which serves as a means for finding focus.
Continue scrolling to uncover the current lives of your beloved Disney Channel celebrities… Let’s delve into our before-and-after showcase!
Following his successful debut as charming character Ethan Craft in the Hilary Duff-led comedy, Clayton Snyder temporarily halted his acting career to complete high school and attend Pepperdine University, where he excelled at water polo. Although he appeared in an episode of NCIS in 2014, he now concentrates on his real estate profession.
Following his portrayal of David “Gordo” Gordon, Lizzie’s best friend turned boyfriend, in the beloved sitcom, Adam Lamberg took on roles in films titled “When Do We Dine?” and “The Beautiful Loser.” As per his LinkedIn profile, he first obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography from UC Berkeley and later pursued a Master of Public Administration at Baruch College. However, he had planned to rejoin the cast for the revival of Lizzie McGuire, but he has since left acting behind.
Lalaine’s character Miranda Sanchez was absent from the last six episodes of “Lizzie McGuire” and its 2003 movie because she was busy filming for the Disney Channel Original Movie “You Wish!”. This absence seemed to affect her career as well, as her music career didn’t take off and a sequel series focusing on Miranda’s younger sister never progressed beyond the pilot stage. In 2007, she faced charges for felony possession of meth, but after completing court-ordered rehab, the charge was removed from her record. Since then, she has made fewer appearances on both big and small screens compared to her social media presence, especially Instagram. However, a film called “Definition Please” was released in her name in 2020.
Following a run of 65 episodes portraying the endearing character Matt on Lizzie McGuire, Jake Thomas has consistently landed roles. He made appearances on Disney’s Cory In the House and later guest-starred on medical dramas such as ER, House, Criminal Minds, NCIS, and action series like S.W.A.T.. From 2013 to 2014, he also starred alongside YouTuber Joey Graceffa in the web series Storytellers. In 2018, Thomas graduated from California State University, Northridge with a degree in Screenwriting and a minor in Japanese Language. On his Instagram, he posts a blend of his own photographs and reminiscent images from his days as a child actor.
Following my successful debut as the lead in Disney Channel Original Movie “Rip Girls” in 2000, I took a short hiatus from acting before returning to star in the 2006 remake of “When a Stranger Calls” and the blockbuster hit “10,000 BC” in 2008.
As the youngest Russo sibling Max on “Wizards of Waverly Place” bid farewell in 2012, I, Jake T. Austin, swiftly regained my footing with a leading role on ABC Family’s (now Freeform) “The Fosters.” I portrayed Jesus Foster for the initial two seasons before passing the baton to Noah Centineo. Subsequently, I danced my way onto “Dancing With the Stars,” where unfortunately, I was the first contestant eliminated in season 23. I also contributed my voice to the 2017 film “The Emoji Movie” and the 2020 thriller “Adverse,” starring Mickey Rourke. Excitedly, I’m set to resume my role for the forthcoming “Wizards” sequel.
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Following her role as Harper Finkle, Alex Russo’s best friend, in the show “The Wizards Return: Alex vs. Alex“, Jennifer Stone later appeared in the 2014 Lifetime thriller “High School Possession” and played the Babysitter for Nickelodeon’s series “Deadtime Stories“.
10 months ago, Mia Talerico was just a baby when she landed the role of Charlie Duncan on the show “Good Luck Charlie,” which first aired in April 2010. After the series ended in 2014, Mia went on to act in Brat’s kids’ show “Mani,” appearing as Paige in 13 episodes. She also runs her own YouTube channel, where she makes videos of unboxing and reviewing toys. But believe it or not, this talented young actress is now a lively 15 years old!
After wrapping up “Good Luck Charlie”, Teddy Duncan, Charlie’s second eldest sibling, transitioned into a mature role when Bridgit Mendler joined the second season of NBC comedy “Undateable” in 2015. She played a key part for two seasons until the show was cancelled. Since then, she has made appearances in two episodes of “Nashville”, the Netflix film “Father of the Year”, and a Netflix series titled “Merry Happy Whatever”, co-starring Dennis Quaid and Ashley Tisdale.
Since the final Cheetah Girls Disney Channel Original Movie aired in 2008, Raven-Symone and Adrienne Bailon-Houghton have continued to shine in acting roles and hosting gigs. In contrast, Kiely Williams, a former member of Adrienne’s group 3LW, has followed a slightly distinct path.
Following the airing of “Cheetah Girls: One World” in 2008, Sabrina Bryan took on the role of a correspondent for TopMob News during the eighth season of “Dancing With the Stars” in 2009, which was three seasons after her initial participation and elimination in sixth place. She revisited the ballroom as an All Star in season 15 of 2012. Despite receiving perfect scores, she was once again eliminated in sixth position, exactly five years after her first dismissal.
Following his role in the iconic 1999 DCOM “Smart House”, Ryan Merriman became a regular face on the network, starring in “The Luck of the Irish” in 2001 and “A Ring of Endless Light” in 2002. Subsequently, he moved towards more mature roles, featuring in horror movies like “Halloween: Resurrection”, “The Ring Two”, and “Final Destination 3”. In 2010, he landed a recurring role as Ian Thomas on “Pretty Little Liars”, appearing in 16 episodes until 2014. He also appeared in the 2013 biopic “42” about Jackie Robinson, playing a supporting character. His career continues, albeit recently focusing more on independent projects.
From 1999 to 2004, Kirsten Storms became a beloved figure on Disney Channel, featuring in the Zenon trilogy, Johnny Tsunami, and providing voiceovers for Kim Possible. However, even during this period, she was laying the groundwork for a more mature acting career, joining NBC’s Days of Our Lives in 2000 for a four-year run that included 410 episodes.
1998 saw Erik von Dette captivate audiences everywhere as the leading actor in one of the initial Disney Channel Original Movies, “Brink!”. Following this success, he became a familiar face, providing voiceovers for “Recess”, playing John Bryant in “The Princess Diaries”, and starring on the supernatural Disney Channel series “So Weird” from 1999 to 2001. He also ventured into reality TV, participating in the first celebrity edition of ABC’s “The Mole”. Additionally, he appeared in short-lived shows such as “Dinotopia” and “Complete Savages”. His latest work was reprising his role as Sid in “Toy Story 3”, a character he had originated in the Pixar franchise back in 1995.
Following his role as Ricky Ullman in the show “Phil of the Future” from 2004 to 2006, Raviv started moving towards more mature roles with guest spots on shows like “Big Love” and “House”, where his 2006 appearance marked his first credited role under his real name. This was followed by a series regular role in the Lifetime comedy “Rita Rocks” from 2008 to 2009. More recent roles include an episode of “Broad City” in 2015 and a recurring part in the web series “Strangers” in 2018.
In the year 1999, Kimberly J. Brown achieved fame by portraying young witch Marnie Piper in the beloved Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM) Halloweentown, sharing the screen with the iconic Debbie Reynolds. The movie was so successful that it led to three sequels. However, in an unexpected move, the network decided to replace her character in 2006’s Return to Halloweentown, casting Sara Paxton instead. This decision was met with disappointment by many fans, and the fourth film is often considered the least popular in the series.
Between 2006 and 2011, Mitchel Musso played the role of Oliver Oken, one of Miley Stewart’s (Miley Cyrus) best friends on the TV show Hannah Montana. As the show was wrapping up, he had a thriving career on Disney with a leading role in the new series Pair of Kings and a hosting job for PrankStars. However, when he was stopped by police on October 17, 2011 under suspicion of driving under the influence while being underage—he was 20 years old at the time—he was removed from Pair of Kings and his prank show was canceled. After that, he focused on independent films and providing voice work for Milo Murphy’s Law, a Disney XD series.
Although Jason Earles portrayed Miley’s older brother Jackson Stewart on Hannah Montana, who was written as a high school student in season one, he was actually 29 when the show premiered and 34 by its end. Following this, he started playing Rudy, a character more fitting for his age, on Disney XD comedy Kickin’ It from 2010 to 2015. Since 2018, he has been starring in Hotel Du Loone, a Brat series available on YouTube. Additionally, he joined the cast of High School Musical: The Musical: The Series in its third season. Jason Earles tied the knot with his girlfriend Katie Drysen in August 2017.
As the beloved character Cory Baxter on “That’s So Raven” from 2003 to 2007, I had the privilege of stepping into my own spinoff, “Cory in the House,” which graced our screens until 2008. Post that, I made recurring appearances on shows like “The Electric Company,” guest-starred on “Gotham” and “Being Mary Jane,” lent my voice to animated series such as “Fish Hooks,” “Mighty Magiswords,” and “Rise of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” and even danced my way through season 11 of “Dancing With the Stars” and a 2017 episode of “Celebrity Family Feud” against Jennie Garth.
As A.J. Trauth, I embarked on a journey in the entertainment industry from 2000 to 2003, starring as Twitty on Even Stevens and lending my voice for Josh Mankey in several episodes of Kim Possible. From there, I graced the screens of various shows such as 7th Heaven, House, Ghost Whisperer, CSI, and Bones, among others, until 2012.
Following a three-year stint as the intelligent Ren Stevens on Even Stevens, portraying Kim Possible, and acting alongside Hilary Duff in the 2002 DCOM Cadet Kelly, Christy Carlson Romano transitioned to Broadway for a 31-week run in Disney’s Beauty and the Beast in 2004, playing Belle. She returned to Broadway in 2008 as part of the company of Avenue Q. In 2007, she published a novel titled Grace’s Turn, directed a film named Christmas All Over Again in 2016, and earned a degree in Film Studies from Barnard College. She married writer-producer Brendan Rooney on December 31, 2013, and they have two daughters, the youngest born in February 2019.
In 1999, Brandon Baker first appeared in DCOM (Disney Channel Original Movie) playing the main character of Johnny Tsunami. Following the film, he had occasional roles, including several episodes of Even Stevens and shows like Boston Public and The Unit while studying at UC Santa Barbara.
Back in the year 2001, I found myself stepping into the spotlight as Andrea “Andi” Carson in the Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM), titled “Motocrossed.” This role allowed me to portray a teenage girl named Andi, who was passionate about motocross but was prevented from competing. In a twist of fate, I secretly took on racing under my twin brother’s identity after he sustained an injury before a major competition.
Following her consistent role in the show Phil of the Future, Kay Panabaker turned into a frequent face on Disney Channel, appearing in films like Life is Ruff and Read It and Weep, alongside her elder sister Danielle Panabaker. They also participated together in the first Disney Channel Games in 2006. Later, she moved towards more mature roles, appearing in the 2009 remake of Fame and the 2011 ABC series No Ordinary Family. However, by 2012, she decided to step away from acting. Subsequently, she pursued a degree in zoology at UCLA and, as of 2016, was working as an animal caretaker at none other than Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
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