Dara Reneé facts for kids
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Dara Reneé
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Reneé in 2022
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Dara Reneé is a talented American actress, model, rapper, singer, and songwriter. She is well-known for her roles as Kourtney Greene in the Disney+ show High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. She also played Uliana in the movie Descendants: The Rise of Red.
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Dara Reneé's Early Life and Family
Dara Reneé was born in Los Angeles, California. She grew up in Baltimore, where her mother, Kimberly Brooks, started a special school. This school, called Encouraging Youth To Dream, helps young people learn about performing arts. It is a non-profit school, meaning it uses its money to help the students and community.
Dara's mother is also an actress. Her grandmother was part of a music group in the 1960s called The Royalettes. Dara went to John Paul Regional Catholic School in Milford Mill. She first tried out for theater shows in New York. Later, she moved back to California to finish high school. She attended Charter High School of the Arts (CHAMPS) in Van Nuys.
Dara Reneé's Acting Career
Dara Reneé started her acting career in 2018. Her first role was Savannah in the Disney Channel Original Movie Freaky Friday.
Early TV Roles
In 2019, Dara had a repeating role as Stunts in the TV show Black-ish. She appeared in several episodes of this ABC Television series. She also had a guest role in another show called The Kids Are Alright.
High School Musical: The Musical: The Series
Dara Reneé became a star in the Disney+ series High School Musical: The Musical: The Series. She plays Kourtney, who is a makeup artist and the best friend of the main character, Nini. The show first aired in November 2019.
When Dara first tried out, Kourtney was only supposed to be in one episode. But Dara did such a great job that she was asked to become a regular cast member. This meant she would be in many more episodes. She even helped create the show's version of the song "Bop to the Top". Starting in the second season, Dara's real-life mother played Kourtney's mom, Michelle, on the show!
Hosting and New Movies
In 2021, it was announced that Dara would host a show called Disney's Magic Bake-Off. She hosted it with Issac Ryan Brown, who is known from Raven's Home.
In 2022, at an event called D23 Expo, it was shared that Dara would be in a new movie. This movie was later named Descendants: The Rise of Red. She plays Uliana, who is the sister of Ursula the Sea Witch. The movie was released in 2024.
Dara Reneé's Filmography
Here are some of the movies and TV shows Dara Reneé has been in:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2018 | Freaky Friday | Savannah | TV movie |
| 2019 | The Kids Are Alright | Melissa | One episode |
| Black-ish | Stunts | 3 episodes | |
| My Stepfather's Secret | Fee | TV movie | |
| 2019–2023 | High School Musical: The Musical: The Series | Kourtney Greene | Main character |
| 2020 | Descendants Remix Dance Party | Herself | TV special |
| 2021 | Disney's Magic Bake-Off | Herself | Host |
| Grey's Anatomy | Janice | One episode | |
| 2024 | Descendants: The Rise of Red | Uliana | Movie |
| Chibi Tiny Tales | Herself | Voice role | |
| Wickedly Sweet: A Descendants Short Story | Uliana | Short film; Voice role |
Dara Reneé's Music
Dara Reneé is also a singer and has released music. She has been part of several soundtrack albums for her shows and movies.
Soundtrack Albums
She has contributed to the soundtracks for High School Musical: The Musical: The Series for all its seasons. She also sang on the soundtrack for High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special. In 2024, she was featured on the soundtrack for Descendants: The Rise of Red.
Singles and Other Songs
Dara has released singles like "Believe" and "Beauty and the Beast". She has also sung many other songs that appeared on the soundtracks of her shows, including "Bop to the Top" and "Let It Go".
