“I had done a bunch of stuff before I even went to Disney. I'm so grateful for what Disney gave me and the experiences that I got, but at the end of the day, I can do so much more than what I did on that channel and in those movies.”

American actress and singer

Ashley Tisdale is an American actress and singer. Born Ashley Michelle Tisdale-French, she began working as a child performer, appearing in more than 100 advertisements and taking small roles on screen and stage. She later became widely known for her work in Disney productions. She gained mainstream recognition as Maddie Fitzpatrick in The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, then as Sharpay Evans in the High School Musical film series. The films led to a recording contract with Warner Bros. Records and to her debut album, Headstrong, released in 2007. She also voices Candace Flynn in Phineas and Ferb.