Dara Reneé facts for kids
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Dara Reneé
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Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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Years active | 2018–present |
Dara Reneé is a talented American actress, model, singer, and songwriter. She is best 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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Early Life and Beginnings
Dara Reneé was born in Los Angeles, California. She grew up in Baltimore, where her mom, Kimberly Brooks, started a special performing arts school. This school, called Encouraging Youth To Dream, helps young people learn about acting and music. Dara's mom is also an actress, and her grandma was in a music group called The Royalettes in the 1960s.
Dara went to John Paul Regional Catholic School. She first tried out for theater roles in New York. Later, she moved back to California. She finished high school at Charter High School of the Arts (CHAMPS).
Dara's Career Journey
Dara Reneé started her acting career in 2018. Her first big role was Savannah in the Disney Channel Original Movie Freaky Friday.
In 2019, she appeared in the TV show Black-ish as a character named Stunts. She also had a guest role in The Kids Are Alright.
High School Musical Star
Dara Reneé became a big star on 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 started in November 2019.
When Dara first auditioned for Kourtney, the character was only supposed to be in one episode. But Dara was so good that she was asked to become a regular cast member! She even helped create the show's version of the song "Bop to the Top". A fun fact is that starting in season 2, Dara's real-life mom played her character Kourtney's mom on the show.
Other Exciting Projects
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.
At the D23 Expo in 2022, it was shared that Dara would be in the movie Descendants 4. This movie was later named Descendants: The Rise of Red. Dara plays Uliana, who is the sister of Ursula the Sea Witch. The movie came out in 2024.
Dara's Acting Roles
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 | Episode: "Show Boat" |
Black-ish | Stunts | 3 episodes | |
My Stepfather's Secret | Fee | TV movie | |
2019–2023 | High School Musical: The Musical: The Series | Kourtney Greene | Main role |
2020 | Descendants Remix Dance Party | Herself | TV special |
2021 | Disney's Magic Bake-Off | Host | |
Grey's Anatomy | Janice | Episode: "Today was a Fairytale" | |
2024 | Descendants: The Rise of Red | Uliana | Film |
2024 | Chibi Tiny Tales | Herself | Voice role; Episode: "Descendants 1+2+3: As Told By Chibi" |
Dara's Music
Dara Reneé is also a singer! She has released several soundtrack albums and singles.
Soundtrack Albums
These are albums from the shows and movies she has been in:
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High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: The Soundtrack |
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High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special: The Soundtrack |
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High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: The Soundtrack: Season 2 |
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High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: The Soundtrack: Season 3 |
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High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: The Soundtrack: The Final Season |
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Descendants: The Rise of Red |
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Singles
These are individual songs Dara Reneé has released:
Title | Year | Album |
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"Believe" | 2020 | High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special: The Soundtrack |
"Beauty and the Beast" | 2021 | High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: The Soundtrack: Season 2 |
"Here I Come" | 2022 | High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: The Soundtrack: Season 3 |
"Let It Go" | ||
"Jump" | 2023 | High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: The Soundtrack: The Final Season |
Other Songs She's Sung
Dara has also performed many other songs that have appeared on various albums:
Title | Year | Album |
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"Stick to the Status Quo" (Rehearsal) | 2020 | High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: The Soundtrack |
"Bop to the Top" (Nini & Kourtney Version) | ||
"Stick to the Status Quo" (Performance) | ||
"We're All in This Together" (Cast) | ||
"Something in the Air" | High School Musical: The Musical: The Holiday Special: The Soundtrack |
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"Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)" | ||
"High School Musical 2 Medley" | 2021 | High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: The Soundtrack: Season 2 |
"Belle" | ||
"1-2-3" | ||
"Be Our Guest" | ||
"Something There" | ||
"What Time Is It/Start the Party Mashup" | 2022 | High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: The Soundtrack: Season 3 |
"I Want It All" | 2023 | High School Musical: The Musical: The Series: The Soundtrack: The Final Season |
"Perfect Revenge" | 2024 | Descendants: The Rise of Red |