All things fabulous, that is her simple request.
I remember when theHigh School Musicalfranchise came out and how immediately I became obsessed with Sharpay Evans, and no one would understand why I liked the villain over the sweet—and bland—Gabriella. But for me, Sharpay was never a villain. In fact, I have related to her since a young age. She's a determined person who knows what she wants and what to do to get there and is not afraid of showing her true self to the world, even if they think she's a villain.
Let's take a time machine and get back to when the first movie came out. It's 2006, and everybody is in love with the story plot of Troy and Gabriella meeting at a New Year's party during a karaoke session. Later, Gabriella changes school to Troy's, and he falls even more for her. On the sideline, we have the story of Sharpay, who apparently is anobstacleto their love. But why?
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Everyone that has watched the films over a hundred times like me knows pretty well how passionate about her performance career Sharpay was. Sharpay would literally doanythingto get what she wanted because she knew she deserved it. Now, don't get me wrong, I also don't believe in doing anything to get where you want to go, but I admire her courage for standing up in front of others to believe in what she dreamed about.
Now, shall we go to the evidence that Sharpay was bopped from the top in the whole series?
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In the first movie, we have the opening musical performance scene of Troy and Gabriella just meeting singing at the karaoke. While shy initially, the couple soon starts to develop their voices and have fun with each other. Cute. For a date.
As Gabriella changes schools, both hear about the musical that is happening. In an attempt to keep that "connection" alive for both of them, which was music, they consider signing up to audition. Then, Sharpay tells the couple to try for supporting roles, considering they literally have no experience singing. Sharpay and her brother, Ryan, have been doing it for years and actually saw it as theircareerpath. While this was considered a mean attitude of Sharpay, it is actually not.
During the audition, Kelsi composed the famous song "What I've Been Looking For," which everyone auditioning for the role would have to sing. Sharpay and Ryan turned the song into a truly HIT by performing excellent choreography and introducing a new style to the lyrics. Killed it. Meanwhile, Gabriella and Troy show uplatefor the audition and try to convince Ms. Darbus, the drama teacher, to let them audition anyways. Reasonable enough, the teacher says no, as if they were truly committed, they would have prioritized it. And let's be honest here, all Troy really wanted was to make what Gabriella wanted so he could be with her. Disappointed but not surprised.
Later on, during a basketball game and Gabriella's science competition, it was the day and time of the final audition for the musical. Again, the couple is late and almost burned the school down with chemicals to make it on time for the audition. Sharpay and Ryan do their impressive performance first and wait, excited for the results. When Troy and Gabriella come, suddenly thewholeschool comes to watch, and Gabriella literally freezes for a solid minute. This proves Sharpay's point that it would be better for them to start as supporting roles to get comfortable on stage first.
An actual plot twist, too, is how suddenly theater became this cool thing at school, while Sharpay and Ryan were made fun of by their colleagues about their passion.
Until now, as we can see, Sharpay did nothing toseparatethe couple, even though she also had a big crush on Troy. And since all the cards are lying down on the table, Gabriella's closest friend, Taylor, was the toxic person in their relationship. The girl literally tried to sabotage Troy's and Gabriella's relationship because they were spending too much time together. Shame.
Well, we all know that Troy and Gabriella get the role, and Sharpay and Ryan, who have been training their whole lives for it, are not selected, even though they were super committed and apparently more talented. Even after that, at the movie's end, Sharpay goes up to Gabriella and tells her to break a leg, showing that she holds no grudge against her.
Take-Away:if you fight for what you dream of and do everything in your power to make sure it will happen, you're a terrible person. Really? I don't think so.
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The second movie is summertime for the East High students, and Sharpay is off to her parent's country club and resorts up in the mountains. While trying to relax and work hard to win the talent show, all her school friends need summer jobs. Sharpay makes sure that everyone gets a job because apparently, that was the only way that Troy would spend his summer in the resort. Even Gabriella gets a job there!
The movie's whole plot shows the sudden "character" change of Troy for accepting Sharpay's help to get a college scholarship and get a good education and future. Again, even though Sharpay had a big crush on Troy and he liked someone else, it shows how much she cared for him. If a guy did you dirty, would you still help him get a nice future? I don't think so.
Once Troy starts relying on Sharpay to get that future and the connections, Gabriella "goes her own way" because they don't have time to spend together anymore. Apparently, she'll be left behind if he's investing in his future.
Since Sharpay was helping Troy, she wanted him to participate in a talent show with her, as this could also be a way to show the recruiters hismanytalents. Even though he bails on her and continues to use her, she still cares for him. And let's not mention the fact that her own brother bailed on her as well by the influence of Gabriella & Co.
In the end, Sharpay doesn't participate in herowntalent show for being boycotted and does a guest appearance in Troy's and Gabriella's performance. But, for Sharpay Evans' fans, she wins the dazzling award. Recognizing the hard work her brother put on the choreography for the show, she hands it to him even though he did her dirty, leaving her with nothing on her most important night.
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The last movie of the series shows everyone's plans for after graduation and the transition from high school to college. Sharpay still holds on to her dream of becoming a superstar and "wanting it all." Think bigger!
The final play that is super important for someone shooting for a performance arts school also leads to Gabriella's and Troy's wishes. The couple convinces the whole school to be in it as it would be a great memory, while they don't want to be in it too, and Gabriella ends up giving up later.
As Gabriella gives up, Sharpay steps in to save the show. Meanwhile, her assistant, Tiara, whowishesto be like her, tries to steal the spotlight from her. But she was messing with Sharpay Evans, who knows pretty well how to bounce back to the spotlight.
Then, Gabriella and Troy show up to the performance to "save" it while Sharpay is going through hell with the impostor girl to deliver a decent show.
At graduation, Kelsi received the scholarship that was supposed to be Sharpay's, even though she dedicated her whole high school years to becoming the best performer she ever could. Anyone can relate to her now?
Sharpay is just misunderstood and made it look like a villain for being an influential person who seeks to become her best and go after what she wants. Her true crime? Wantingto become the lead in her own life and being who she wanted to be: a superstar! That is determination and ambition, ladies and gentlemen.
if you think sharpay evans was the villain and not the victim, please feel free to unfollow me now
— paige (@paigegoldbach) January 10, 2018(Video) Vocal Coach reacts to SHARPAY'S FABULOUS ADVENTURE
So yes, Sharpay is THAT girl who fights for what she believes she deserves and will rely on herself more than anything. Cheers to that!
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FAQs
What did Sharpay do Troy? ›
7) She offered to help Troy secure his college future – and he just blew her off to hang out with his friends. Sharpay genuinely cared about Troy's dreams, and she tried to set him up for some excellent opportunities.
Why did they name her Sharpay? ›Sharpay Origin and Meaning
This name of the glamorous mean girl in "High School Musical" is a euphonic spin on the dog breed Shar Pei, a brilliant name joke skewering the practice of picking a name for its sound without considering what it means. Other examples: Cliche, Hooker.
8/10 Best: She Stayed True To Herself
Sharpay knew how to rock glitzy dresses and the color pink. She liked to be girly and have fun, even when no one else was going along. She was fabulous for knowing what she wanted and sticking to it.
Personality… ambitious and talented but also narcissistic, domineering, and devious. Sharpay's favorite person is herself, and she finds it difficult to empathize with other people. Even Ryan, her twin brother and biggest supporter, is subject to her whims.
Was Sharpay the villain Why or why not? ›Sharpay knows she is the main character, and she will do whatever she thinks is necessary for herself. Sharpay is not a villain, but a morally grey protagonist.
Who is Sharpay's crush? ›Troy + Sharpay is the romantic pairing of Sharpay Evans and Troy Bolton. It is confirmed Sharpay likes Troy, but Troy loves Gabriella Montez and Sharpay wouldn't give up on Troy, but she had to since Troy obviously loves Gabriella.
How did Sharpay not see Gabriella? ›However, Gabriella was in the bathroom the entire time Sharpay was looking around — so where did she hide? Well, according to the movie, she was hiding behind the wall that Sharpay passed several times … in plain sight. At one point, Sharpay looks directly at the spot where Gabriella is supposed to be hiding!
Did Sharpay and Troy date? ›Troy and Sharpay were never officially cannon, nor will they ever be (unless, of course, we get that reunion movie).
How old is Sharpay? ›Like most of the junior class, Sharpay is also 16 or 17 years old. Throughout the first film, Sharpay and her brother, Ryan, attempt to sabotage Troy and Gabriella's chance to attend callbacks.
Who is the villain in High School Musical? ›Sharpay Evans is the main antagonist of High School Musical and High School Musical 2, and is the titular protagonist of Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure.
Who is the antagonist in High School Musical? ›
Sharpay Evans is the main antagonist of the films and the co-president of the East High drama department alongside her twin brother, Ryan, with whom she has starred in 17 school productions. Sharpay appears to have the most power in the drama department, leaving Ryan as her right-hand man.
Who is the villain in High School Musical 3? ›Tiara Gold is a foreign exchange student from London who goes to East High where she meets Sharpay. She serves as the main antagonist of High School Musical 3: Senior Year.
Why Sharpay was better than Gabriella? ›The biggest reason why Sharpay Evans is actually better than Gabriella Montez is the fact that she tried to help further Troy Bolton's career and future. She wanted him to be able to succeed with basketball so she was setting him up with dinners and meetings in order to introduce him to all the right people.
Is Sharpay Evans smart? ›She was smart, witty and always had the best comeback for anyone who was brave (i.e. stupid) enough to say anything stupid about her or her friends. It was a no brainer just why she got her own movie -- Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure -- and a puzzle why no one saw the brilliance of the movie at all.
Who is the antagonist in High School Musical 2? ›Sharpay Evans is the main antagonist in High School Musical and High School Musical 2 along with her brother, Ryan Evans. She later become one of the main protagonists in the third film, High School Musical 3: Senior Year, as well as the main protagonist in her own solo movie, Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure.
Does Sharpay like Zeke? ›The relationship between Zeke Baylor and Sharpay Evans seems to be one sided, Zeke's side, at first. Eventually, Sharpay seems to start to like Zeke back. This pairing has somehow started on about HSM2, at the very end, when the group of friends and frenemies go out to view the stars.
Who did Ryan have a crush HSM? ›"High School Musical" star Lucas Grabeel revealed his character, Ryan Evans, did have a crush on another male character — but it wasn't Chad Danforth. It was athlete and baking extraordinaire Zeke Baylor.
Did Ryan have a crush Gabriella? ›It is to be noted that, while he is said to have a "crush" on Gabriella Montez, but noticeably reacts in the manner of a school girl whenever Troy enters the vicinity.
Why do Chad and Ryan switch clothes? ›"It wasn't a long-term premeditated thing," Grabeel told Insider of the outfit switch. The actor said that after filming the musical number, they were "playing around with some dialogue and different ways we could do it" for the scene that followed.
Why did Troy and Gabriella break up? ›Gabriella becomes slightly jealous and Taylor begins insisting that Troy is behaving inappropriately according to her (Taylor's) sister's "boyfriend rules". Gabriella breaks up with Troy. As times goes on, Troy begins to spend more time with Sharpay, coming late to, or even skipping, dates with Gabriella.
What grade was Gabriella and Troy in HSM? ›
Plot. On New Year's Eve, high school juniors Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez meet at a ski lodge party during winter break. The two are called upon to sing a duet together for karaoke ("Start of Something New"). Returning to school after the break, Troy sees Gabriella in his homeroom.
Is Ashley Tisdale like Sharpay? ›When watching a TV show or movies, fans often wonder how much the actors are similar to their characters. In the case of the popular Disney film series High School Musical, Ashley Tisdale once admitted that she was quite like her character Sharpay, who is known for being self-centered.
What did the T necklace in HSM mean? ›Their unlikely relationship—based, apparently, on mutual respect and catchy song-and-dance numbers—is still going strong; so much so that Troy gives Gabriella a pretty little necklace with a big “T” pendant. The “T” stands for Troy.
Does Troy and Gabriella ever kiss? ›Troy and Gabriella don't actually have their first kiss until the end of this movie. Though Troy and Gabriella are dating after the events of the first movie, they don't have their first kiss until the end of "High School Musical 2."
Do Troy and Gabriella end up together? ›There had been announced a High School Musical 4 called the wedding where Troy and Gabriella get married. Corbin Bleu, who played Chad in the franchise.
Is Sharpay Evans mean? ›All her life, all she wanted to do is to have a great boyfriend like Troy, and be in the spotlight. She became the most popular and the meanest girl of East High. Sharpay is not a nice person, and, usually, says whatever goes through her mind.
How rich is Sharpay Evans? ›Ashley Tisdale (aka Sharpay Evans): US$14 million
Besides HSM, the Disney star was a regular on The Suite Life of Zack & Cody. Also dabbling in music, Tisdale has released a couple of hit songs since she became famous – her most recent single came out in 2020.
- 1 Zac Efron (Net Worth: $24 Million)
- 2 Vanessa Hudgens (Net Worth: $14 Million) ...
- 3 Ashley Tisdale (Net Worth: $10 Million) ...
- 4 Corbin Bleu (Net Worth: $4 Million) ...
- 5 Bart Johnson (Net Worth: $3 Million) ...
- 6 Monique Coleman (Net Worth: $2 Million) ...
Vance Evans is the rich father of Sharpay and Ryan Evans. He is the owner of the Lava Springs Country Club with his wife, Derby. He loves to play golf like his wife.
How did Sharpay not see Gabriella? ›However, Gabriella was in the bathroom the entire time Sharpay was looking around — so where did she hide? Well, according to the movie, she was hiding behind the wall that Sharpay passed several times … in plain sight. At one point, Sharpay looks directly at the spot where Gabriella is supposed to be hiding!
Why Sharpay was better than Gabriella? ›
The biggest reason why Sharpay Evans is actually better than Gabriella Montez is the fact that she tried to help further Troy Bolton's career and future. She wanted him to be able to succeed with basketball so she was setting him up with dinners and meetings in order to introduce him to all the right people.
Who is the villain in High School Musical 3? ›Tiara Gold is a foreign exchange student from London who goes to East High where she meets Sharpay. She serves as the main antagonist of High School Musical 3: Senior Year.
Did Sharpay and Troy date? ›Troy and Sharpay were never officially cannon, nor will they ever be (unless, of course, we get that reunion movie).
Is Sharpay Evans smart? ›She was smart, witty and always had the best comeback for anyone who was brave (i.e. stupid) enough to say anything stupid about her or her friends. It was a no brainer just why she got her own movie -- Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure -- and a puzzle why no one saw the brilliance of the movie at all.
How old are Troy and Gabriella in the first movie? ›Troy's love interest and musical partner, Gabriella Montez, is also 16 or 17. Gabriella met Troy at a New Year's Eve party. When the two are called upon to sing a karaoke duet, it's immediately apparent they have chemistry.
Why did Troy and Gabriella break up? ›Gabriella becomes slightly jealous and Taylor begins insisting that Troy is behaving inappropriately according to her (Taylor's) sister's "boyfriend rules". Gabriella breaks up with Troy. As times goes on, Troy begins to spend more time with Sharpay, coming late to, or even skipping, dates with Gabriella.
What grade was Gabriella and Troy in HSM? ›Plot. On New Year's Eve, high school juniors Troy Bolton and Gabriella Montez meet at a ski lodge party during winter break. The two are called upon to sing a duet together for karaoke ("Start of Something New"). Returning to school after the break, Troy sees Gabriella in his homeroom.
Is Ashley Tisdale like Sharpay? ›When watching a TV show or movies, fans often wonder how much the actors are similar to their characters. In the case of the popular Disney film series High School Musical, Ashley Tisdale once admitted that she was quite like her character Sharpay, who is known for being self-centered.
Who is the real villain in High School Musical? ›We're meant to root for protagonists Troy and Gabriella at every turn while condemning Sharpay Evans (Ashley Tisdale) and her brother, Ryan (Lucas Grabeel), the antagonists who intend to keep Troy and Gabriella in check so they can pursue their own long-term dreams of stardom.
Does Sharpay like Zeke? ›The relationship between Zeke Baylor and Sharpay Evans seems to be one sided, Zeke's side, at first. Eventually, Sharpay seems to start to like Zeke back. This pairing has somehow started on about HSM2, at the very end, when the group of friends and frenemies go out to view the stars.
Who is the antagonist in High School Musical? ›
Sharpay Evans is the main antagonist of the films and the co-president of the East High drama department alongside her twin brother, Ryan, with whom she has starred in 17 school productions. Sharpay appears to have the most power in the drama department, leaving Ryan as her right-hand man.
Is Gabriella the villain? ›Although viewers may have trusted that Sharpay and Ryan were a force to be defeated when we were younger, it's clear that Gabriella and Troy were always the real villains.
Who is the villain in senior year? ›Character information
Tiara Gold is the true main antagonist in High School Musical 3: Senior Year.
Sharpay Evans is the main antagonist of High School Musical and High School Musical 2, and is the titular protagonist of Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure.