#WATCH GOTTA KICK IT UP TV#
She landed a few TV shows gigs before taking the lead in yet another TV movie, this time on VH1.
Keep reading to see what the talented Gotta Kick It Up! actresses are up to now, 15 years later.Ĭlearly Camille is just as talented, determined, and motivated as her character Daisy because she’s been steadily working since the film premiered in 2002. It helped give these women the platform and the film credit needed to help kick-start their career in the right direction. Gotta Kick It Up! gave its characters the chance to be shown to the world, but it also gave its actresses the chance to be shown to the world. Unfortunately, not much has changed in the world of Hollywood diversity in the last 15 years, which is why this film remains so important and its anniversary is something that should be greatly celebrated.
#WATCH GOTTA KICK IT UP MOVIE#
But let’s be honest, if this movie were made today, it would still be considered a huge step forward. At the time, it was such a huge step forward for Disney Channel, and TV in general. There were many variations of the Latina woman, just as there are in everyday life. Not only was the cast (hello, Camille Guaty and America Ferrera!) primarily Latina, which to this day rarely happens, but the characters they played were not merely stereotypical portrayals. Gotta Kick It Up! remains one of the most culturally-aware DCOMs, which is most definitely something worth celebrating. Based on a true story of an executive-turned-teacher who volunteers as the coach of Latina girls on a middle school dance team, the film really had it all. The 2002 DCOM was all about female empowerment, friendship, and, well, dancing! Airing on July 26, 2002, the TV movie is now officially 15 years old, but its importance hasn’t wavered a single bit. Happy 15th anniversary, Disney Channel’s Gotta Kick It Up! Let’s celebrate!
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