Which High School Musical Character Are You?

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'High School Musical' is Disney Channel's smash-hit franchise following students at East High as basketball star Troy Bolton and science whiz Gabriella Montez discover a shared love of singing, upending the school's rigid social cliques. The films became a defining piece of mid-2000s pop culture, launching numerous music careers.

Troy Bolton is confident and well-liked, torn between his identity as a star athlete and his newfound passion for music. Gabriella Montez is intelligent and a bit shy, breaking out of her comfort zone to pursue what she truly loves. Sharpay Evans is theatrical and fiercely competitive, determined to remain East High's reigning drama queen. Ryan Evans is stylish and supportive, growing from his sister's sidekick into his own confident performer, while Kelsi Nielsen is talented and understated, the quiet musical genius behind the school's big productions.

The franchise has been credited with revitalizing the Disney Channel Original Movie format, inspiring a devoted fanbase whose love for the films has only grown through nostalgic rewatches and reunions over the years.

Each East High student represents a different path to self-expression, making it fun to discover which 'High School Musical' character matches your own personality.