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Dara Reneé is an Emmy-nominated next generation rising talent, best known for her fan favorite role as Kourtney on HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL: THE MUSICAL: THE SERIES for Disney+. She starred in DESCENDANTS: THE RISE OF RED where she portrays Ulyana, sister of the iconic villain Ursula, and is set to join the Descendants/ZOMBIES/Camp Rock World Tour in 2026. She is also upcoming in ROMY & MICHELE GET MARRIED for Hulu and the Disney animated pilot BIG CITY TEENS. 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 starring 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.