Originally Posted By phruby Of all the kids that currently have shows on the Disney Channel/XD, which ones are the most talented? Who has potential to be a real star when they leave Disney? I think Bridgit Mendler has the most potential for success outside of Disney. She looks a lot like Ali Larter but much more talented. She would be great in network sitcoms.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Bridgit Mendler was also my first reaction when I saw the title of this thread. She seems to be pretty good at acting, and her songs seem to have very little (if any) auto-tune, so it sounds like she's a pretty decent singer too. She also appears to have a pretty good head on her shoulders, and doesn't seem like the type who will eventually try desperately to shed the wholesome image. I think she's a little older than Disney's typical teen stars (20-21ish), so that might explain the extra maturity A lot of the other kids seem to have some actual talent, but I can't tell if their shortfalls are due to the writing or them being at the limits of their abilities. At times, it's downright painful to watch a lot of them (like pretty much anybody on Jesse, the adults included)
Originally Posted By Bellella >She also appears to have a pretty good head on her shoulders< Appearances can be deceiving. Bet a lot of people thought that way about Miley, too.
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder Nope, with her dad being Billy Ray Cyrus. Doesn't surprise me one bit. He was pimping her out long before she started doing it herself.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance I choose Bridget Mendler too. Love her and the whole cast of Good Luck Charlie. I'm so sad the show is ending.
Originally Posted By phruby Laura Marano seems to be able to act based on her non Disney channel credits. She seems to be a fairly talented musician but I can't see her turning into a big Hollywood star. Definitely would be a good supporting actor in a movie.
Originally Posted By magic0214 I love China Anne McClain. I think she is funny and has a great voice. Her and her sisters singing "Rise" from "Chimpanzee" is wonderful!
Originally Posted By leemac None of the current crop come even close to Miley's talent. Miley has an exceptional instrument and her recent album (her first post-Disney) is the best work of her career to date. It is a great pop record. Vocally I think only Demi is close to Miley but she doesn't have the aggression that Miley can deliver on up-tempo numbers. As an actress I still think that Selena Gomez was the best that Disney Channel produced - she has a wonderful comic timing. Wizards was a fun show.
Originally Posted By Bellella >she doesn't have the aggression that Miley can deliver on up-tempo numbers.< Aggression? Oh, yeah. Miley Twerkus.
Originally Posted By leemac <<Miley Twerkus.>> I should caveat that I don't particularly like her current look or persona but I find it hard to think of another current pop artist with a better voice.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros I'm also not a big fan of her public image, but have to admit that she has a great voice. Her work as Penny in Bolt was quite good, and I heard her perform a live acoustic song and was really blown away. She can be a hot mess at times, but she also has a lot of talent
Originally Posted By phruby Great voice? Are you kidding? She sounds like 70 year old woman that has been smoking her entire life. My dog has a better voice.
Originally Posted By phruby She likes to chase balls not sit on them. Besides, every time I take her on the road, she likes to stick her head out the window and bark at people walking their dogs. Maybe she is giving a free mobile concert?
Originally Posted By gurgitoy2 I really liked Selena Gomez for her timing and seeming wit. She was even good in the Ramona and Beezus movie. I'm not sure she will be able to break out of the "teen star" thing though, especially as I just saw a blurb about her spending two weeks in rehab, and the fact that she was attached to Justin Beiber, which shows her poor judgement, LOL. Still, I really did like her. Oh, and I agree about most other shows, especially Jesse, where the acting seems to be of the scenery chewing variety. Dog with a Blog seems that way too, where the only believable character is the talking dog...
Originally Posted By phruby Well Gomez did have that three way with James Franco and Vanessa Hudgens in Spring Breakers.
