Dara Reneé

best known for Disney+’s High School Musical: The Musical - The Series, stars in Disney+'s Descendants: The Rise of Red

  • She stars as 'Ulyana', sister of the iconic villain 'Ursula', in DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF RED - a music and dance filled original movie sequel to the megahit DESCENDANTS franchise out now on Disney+. She is busy writing and producing new music as an independent artist, and is thrilled to be the new Global Ambassador for Pantene Hair Products
  • She is best known for her fan favorite role as ‘Kourtney’ on Disney+’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL - THE SERIES. It was the longest running and most successful Disney Branded series for the streamer to date. Her original song HERE I COME was featured in season 3. She recently showcased her hosting talents on ESPN's FOR THE WIN, and her own hit baking competition show DISNEY’S MAGIC BAKE-OFF. She has guest starred in GREY'S ANATOMY, and recurred as ‘Stunts’ on ABC series BLACK-ISH
  • Her breakout role as 'Savannah' in Disney Channel Original Movie FREAKY FRIDAY started it all. Since then, she appeared in Lifetime film MY STEPFATHER’S SECRET
  • Began her career at the early age of 2 where she appeared in numerous nationwide commercials and print campaigns. She and her mom opened the performing arts studio, Encouraging Youth to Dream in Baltimore where she trained and performed memorable roles in countless productions including ANNIE, WEST SIDE STORY, THE WIZ, and GREASE
  • She is a talented singer/songwriter and shares original songs, freestyles and spoken word poetry on social media. In 2020, she released the single EVOLUTION which she wrote and co-produced
  • She has performed on several Disney music specials, including HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE HOLIDAY SPECIAL, DISNEY PRINCESS REMIXED – AN ULTIMATE PRINCESS CELEBRATION, DISNEY CHANNEL'S SUMMER SING-ALONG and DESCENDANTS REMIX DANCE PARTY
  • Currently resides in Los Angeles
  • She stars as 'Ulyana', sister of the iconic villain 'Ursula', in DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF RED - a music and dance filled original movie sequel to the megahit DESCENDANTS franchise out now on Disney+. She is busy writing and producing new music as an independent artist, and is thrilled to be the new Global Ambassador for Pantene Hair Products
  • She is best known for her fan favorite role as ‘Kourtney’ on Disney+’s HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL - THE SERIES. It was the longest running and most successful Disney Branded series for the streamer to date. Her original song HERE I COME was featured in season 3. She recently showcased her hosting talents on ESPN's FOR THE WIN, and her own hit baking competition show DISNEY’S MAGIC BAKE-OFF. She has guest starred in GREY'S ANATOMY, and recurred as ‘Stunts’ on ABC series BLACK-ISH
  • Her breakout role as 'Savannah' in Disney Channel Original Movie FREAKY FRIDAY started it all. Since then, she appeared in Lifetime film MY STEPFATHER’S SECRET
  • Began her career at the early age of 2 where she appeared in numerous nationwide commercials and print campaigns. She and her mom opened the performing arts studio, Encouraging Youth to Dream in Baltimore where she trained and performed memorable roles in countless productions including ANNIE, WEST SIDE STORY, THE WIZ, and GREASE
  • She is a talented singer/songwriter and shares original songs, freestyles and spoken word poetry on social media. In 2020, she released the single EVOLUTION which she wrote and co-produced
  • She has performed on several Disney music specials, including HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE HOLIDAY SPECIAL, DISNEY PRINCESS REMIXED – AN ULTIMATE PRINCESS CELEBRATION, DISNEY CHANNEL'S SUMMER SING-ALONG and DESCENDANTS REMIX DANCE PARTY
  • Currently resides in Los Angeles
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Dara Reneé is a next generation rising talent, best known for her fan favorite role as "Kourtney" on "High School Musical: The Musical The Series" for Disney+. She will appear next in the upcoming film, "Descendants: The Rise of Red" where she portrays "Ulyana", sister of the iconic villain Ursula. Dara has also been able to recently showcase her hosting talents, as the host for ESPN's "For The Win". She also enjoyed being the host of her own hit baking competition show "Disney's Magic Bake Off". However, it was her breakout role staring as "Savannah" in the Disney Channel Original Movie "Freaky Friday" that started it all. Since then, Dara has appeared in the Lifetime film "My Stepfather's Secret" as well as guest starring in "Grey's Anatomy" and recurring as "Stunts" on the ABC series "black-ish".

Currently, Dara is thrilled to be the new Global Ambassador for Pantene Hair Products. This has definitely been a dream come true, since Dara is renowned for her natural hair. This partnership allows her to share her personal experiences with hair all while using the new Pantene collections.

Dara is also busy writing and producing new music as an independent artist. She was extremely excited to have had one of her own original songs "Here I Come" featured in season three of "High School Musical: The Musical The Series". The song focuses on her character Kourtney and Dara's own personal battle with anxiety.

The multi-hyphenate star began her career at the early age of two where she appeared in numerous nationwide commercials and print campaigns. She eventually moved from Los Angeles to Baltimore, Maryland where she and her mom opened the "Encouraging Youth to Dream" Performing Arts Studio, a program created to motivate and empower young people through the performing arts. There, Dara trained and performed memorable roles in countless productions including "Annie", "West Side Story", "The Wiz", and "Grease" before returning to Los Angeles, where she currently resides.

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