- As Portrayed by MONIQUE COLEMAN
Monique Coleman took the role of Taylor in High School Musical 1 and 2, and developed a close friendship with Corbin Bleu, who she believes helped her improve her dancing abilities.
Born: 13 November 1980, in Orangeburg
Favourite Flowers: Stargazer Lillies
Celebrity Idol: Whoopi Goldberg
Awards Won: Include a Camie Award in 2006, for "The Reading Room"
Motivating Person: Oprah Winfry (just like Taylor!)
Did You Know: Monique was in the third season of "Dancing With the Stars", and was the last female contestant to be eliminated?
Fans of Monique's will undoubtedly have spotted her guest-starring with Vanessa Hudgens on the Disney Channel show "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody", playing a class-mate of Maddie's.
Monique's acting credits also include roles on Gilmore Girls, Strong Medicine, Malcolm in the Middle, Boston Public and The Reading Room.