Monique Coleman
Monique Coleman
Adrienne Monique Coleman, known professionally as Monique Coleman, is an American actress, dancer, singer, entrepreneur, and philanthropist best known for her co-starring role in Disney's High School Musical movies, in which she plays Taylor McKessie. Coleman also had a recurring role on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, as a school girl named Mary–Margaret, along with Vanessa Hudgens. She also competed in the third edition of ABC's Dancing with the Stars, finishing in fourth place. Most recent, Coleman was...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Actress
Date of Birth13 November 1980
CityOrangeburg, SC
CountryUnited States of America
My character, Taylor McKessie, is a little bit brighter in the math and science department than I am... okay, a lot.
I love the idea that somebody is going to compare me to my character or think that I am like my character when they see me. I feel like that is a role that I am willing to fulfill.
I've been in the shallow end of a pool, just kind of walking around, but this was my first time really swimming - and I was horrified! I actually lost it whenever I saw the edge of the pool. But I took baby steps and rewarded myself every step of the way.
I look like a child - and I love it!
As an African American actress there are people who have been staples in my life that opened a door that I can walk through. I hope that I can have that impact.
High School Musical is definitely the best thing that's happened to my career and I walked away with great friends from it.
I have a gajillion headbands - yellows, pinks, reds, blues. I'm obsessed.
I'm good in the kitchen. I can cook seafood, collard greens, black-eyed peas.
Dancing on 'Dancing With The Stars' really broadened my fan base. I jumped off the stage backwards one week, and so many women come up to me now and say, 'You're so brave. I can't believe you put yourself out there like that'. If that inspires some girl out there, then great, because boys aren't the only ones who get to have fun. We get to have fun too.
I'm an adventurer. I believe in being bold and brave - and taking risks. Even if I'm afraid of something, I'll still have a go at it.
I was babysitting the night High School Musical premiered last year. I watched with the kids and we sang along to the lyrics. I was making $12 an hour.
I play so young because of my looks.
In case of emergency, do whatever your best friends tell you to do!
I'm very sentimental and ambitious. I like to be relaxed and I like to live a peaceful existence, but that's very difficult considering I'm very neurotic. On the inside, I'm very chilled - but on the outside I'm a big mess of worry!