Although this prolific and perky player had been in the business for most of her life, she became an instant teen idol in Disney's wildly popular 2006 TV-movie
High School Musical. Discovered in a New Jersey mall at age 3, Tisdale appeared in over 100 national commercials and stage productions before launching her small-screen career with a string of guest spots on youth-oriented series (
7th Heaven,
Charmed). In 2005, Tisdale became part of the Disney star-making factory when she signed on as the babysitter to the title twins on
The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. But she made history — and forged her name — as one of the stars of
High School Musical by becoming the first female artist to debut two singles simultaneously on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart.
Ashley Tisdale Fast Facts:
- Discovered at age 3 by a talent manager at a New Jersey mall.
- Played Cosette in Les Miserables on Broadway from 1993-95.
- Sang at the White House at age 12.
- Auditioned for the roles of London and Maddie before being chosen for the latter on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody.
- She and High School Musical costar Lucas Gabreel made their Billboard Hot 100 debuts with two entries from the Disney TV-movie's soundtrack: "What I've Been Looking For" and "Bop to the Top."
- Ashley Tisdale Relationships:
- Jennifer Tisdale - Sister
- Lisa Tisdale - Mother
- Mike Tisdale - Father
- Jared Murillo - Significant Other
