Kyle Schmid From The Cheetah Girls

While The Cheetah Girls are busy crushing a Manhattan talent show, Derek (Kyle Schmid) catches Galleria's (Raven-Symoné) eye.

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The Canadian actor currently stars in Netflix's The I-Land and is set to recur on ABC's new series, Big Sky [4]. Schmid also founded a standing desk company called A.Live Desk [5], along with a lumber distributor called A.Live Lumber [6].

Ryan Merriman From Luck of the Irish

When popular basketball player Kyle Johnson (Ryan Merriman) loses his lucky gold coin, he turns into a leprechaun . . . and learns about his family secret.

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Ryan Merriman continued acting with roles in Pretty Little Liars [7], Final Destination 3, and most recently, the Amazon Prime Video film Robot Riot. He even posts Luck of the Irish throwback photos on Instagram! Unfortunately for anyone still harboring a crush, Merriman has been married since 2014 [8].

Johnny Pacar From Now You See It

The supernatural Danny Sinclair (Johnny Pacar) hides his powers to masquerade as a high school magician — and woo the heart of Allyson Miller (Aly Michalka).

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While Johnny Pacar starred in two 2020 films — including ION Television's holiday romanceBeaus of Holly — he has since turned his focus to music with band Forever the Day.

Erik von Detten From Brink

Andy "Brink" Brinker (Erik von Detten) won us over as a high school inline skater hoping to support his family.

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Erik von Detten went on to famously star as preppy pretty-boy Josh in The Princess Diaries [9]. Today, he works as a sales manager at a brokerage firm. The von Detten family also announced in December 2020 that they were expecting their second child together [10].

Tyler James Williams From Let It Shine

15 year-old rapper Cyrus DeBarge (Tyler James Williams) has to hide his lyrical talent from his strict father Pastor Jacob (Courtney B. Vance) in this musical comedy.

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The teen star helmed hit sitcom Everybody Hates Chris before appearing on The Walking Dead [11]. In 2018, he opened up about being diagnosed with Crohn's Disease [12] on Instagram. The native New Yorker even starred opposite fellow Disney Channel alum Sarah Hyland [13] in The Wedding Year, and is making waves with his portrayal of Lester "Prez" Young in Lee Daniels' The United States vs. Billie Holiday.

Riley Smith From Motocrossed

Motocross rider Andrea Carson (Alana Austin) takes the place of her brother to compete . . . only to find sparks with fellow rider Dean (Riley Smith).

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Riley Smith is now a #girldad! The current Nancy Drew star shared a sweet ode to wife Ashli Robson and daughter Shiloh on Instagram [14]. "Life truly is a miracle and a blessing," he wrote. "Thank you @ashlirobson for giving me this opportunity of fatherhood. It's the best thing that has ever happened to me."

Jason Dolley From Read It and Weep

It's every teen girl's worst nightmare! Jamie's (Kay Panabaker) diary is stolen and becomes a bestseller, but audiences were sold on her best friend turned-love interest Connor (Jason Dolley).

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Jason Dolley has appeared on American Housewife and Good Luck Charlie. A certified gamer now, he shares updates on his Twitch [15] channel — including the news that he and his girlfriend are moving in together [16]!

Corbin Bleu in Jump In!

We all know and love Corbin Bleu from High School Musical [17], but the talented star had his own leading romance in this 2007 competitive double-dutch film.

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The multitalented Corbin Bleu is married to Canadian actress Sasha Clements, and the politically-active couple frequently give back to theatre community.

Gregory Smith From Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century

Space alien Zenon (Kirsten Storms) lands on Earth only to fall once again for Greg (Gregory Smith).

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Gregory Smith is about to be a father [18]! The Unspeakable star, who identifies as a "actor/director/skier/dad," shared the news via Instagram in December 2020.

Nicholas Braun From Princess Protection Program

This 2009 movie starring Selena Gomez [19], Demi Lovato [20], and Jamie Chung won a Teen Choice Award for its empowering female-forward story. Yet who can forget Nicholas Braun [21] as Gomez's friend Ed who pined for the secret princess?

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Nicholas Braun [22] is all grown up! The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Sky High [23], and Succession star is facing a career high at the moment [24]. Though he was linked to actress Cristin Milioti last year, Braun wrote a hilarious ballad [25] about the woes of being single during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ross Lynch From Teen Beach Movie

Surfing pals Brady (Ross Lynch) and McKenzie (Maia Mitchell) are transported to the 1960s, only to find themselves in a sandy version of West Side Story.

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Ross Lynch has once again won over audiences as Harvey Kinkle on Netflix's Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. He's been romantically linked to singer Jaz Sinclair, and the couple share snapshots [26] of their holidays together!

Shawn Ashmore From Cadet Kelly

Who can forget the lovable Kelly Collins (Hilary Duff [27])? Her military school is made bearable by steamy Brad (Shawn Ashmore).

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Shawn Ashmore and his wife Dana Wasdin are loving parents to their son Oliver. The Boys [28] star has been working in Hollywood nonstop since 1990!

Booboo Stewart in Descendants

The 2015 musical fantasy film reimagines what happens to classic Disney villians' children once there's a royal change of power. Jay (Booboo Stewart) is the son of Aladdin bad guy Jafar, but he proves to be better than his father.

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Nowadays, Stewart shares his artwork via Instagram [29], and also is half of musical duo That Band Honey [30]. The 27-year old is set to appear in multiple film and TV projects in 2021, including fantasy series Paradise City.

Sterling Knight From Starstruck

Teen pop star Christopher Wilde (Sterling Knight) falls for a superfan's younger sister, Jessica (Danielle Campbell). The only problem besides the paparazzi? Christopher has to convince Jessica to give him a chance to prove he's more than just a tabloid celebrity.

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Sterling Knight turned to theatre [31] post-Disney Channel success. Now during quarantine, he's been practicing his guitar skills [32]!

Matt Prokop From Geek Charming

Josh (Matt Prokop) sets out to a film a documentary about popularity and ends up falling for his main subject, Dylan Schoenfield (Sarah Hyland).

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Fun fact: Matt Prokop is now Ed Sheeran's brother-in-law! The happily married Texas native frequently accompanies Sheeran on tour and shares their travels together on Instagram [33].

Shin Koyamada From Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior

Brenda Song enchanted viewers with her powerful portrayal of popular teen Wendy Wu, who learns she is in fact the reincarnation of a famous warrior. With the help of young Buddhist monk Shen (Shin Koyamada), Wendy defeats a world-threatening evil spirit, becomes homecoming queen, and also finds love.

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Shin Koyamada became a TV and video-game producer, even voice-acting in his upcoming game Reborn. The multifaceted star also founded charity organisation

Koyamada International Foundation [34] to promote global leadership and humanitarianism. The Last Samurai star is also wed to fellow producer Carolina Manrique.

Gregg Sulkin From Avalon High

Loosely based on Meg Cabot novel of the same name, Avalon High follows Allie (Britt Robertson) as she realises her friend William (Gregg Sulkin) is the reincarnation of King Arthur.

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The English-born star has almost 5 million Instagram [35] followers, and shares behind-the-scenes photos of Hulu series Runaways. He is currently dating actress Michelle Randolph.