: Played by Adrienne Bailon-Houghton, an Afro-Latina known for her fashion-forward sensibilities.
: Played by Kiely Williams, a Texas native with a bold personality and strong vocals.
: Played by Sabrina Bryan, a talented dancer who navigates the challenges of the foster care system. Cultural Impact and Legacy
While the book series featured five members (including Angie, who was cut from the films), the Disney Channel movies centered on four main characters:
Lou S. Felipe, Ph.D. (she/they) is an assistant professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, where she provides culturally responsive, trauma-focused psychotherapy. Her research examines the intersectional identity experiences of marginalization, particularly at the intersection of race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality with a unique specialization in Pilipinx American psychology.
