Ashley Tisdale Reflects on Sharpay Evans' Enduring Cultural Impact

Ashley Tisdale, who portrayed Sharpay Evans in the Disney franchise High School Musical, shared that she initially believed Sharpay was the popular girl in school and played her with that confidence, which director Kenny Ortega encouraged. However, she later realized that Sharpay was actually the drama queen, a nuance that added to the character's humor and distinctiveness. Tisdale expressed pride in Sharpay's lasting impact, noting the character's resurgence through social media and meme culture, describing her as "mother to everybody." She considers Sharpay the most iconic character in the High School Musical series and feels fortunate to have been part of multiple cult-status projects, including voicing Candace Flynn in Phineas and Ferb. Reflecting on her career, Tisdale finds it remarkable that despite many failed auditions, she landed roles in franchises that remain culturally significant. Overall, she appreciates the enduring popularity and relevance of these characters in pop culture.