The Disney Channel Original movie, RADIO REBEL, is premiering on YTV tonight! While we’ve always thought that having an alter-ego would be super cool, both Superman and Spider-man would probably say otherwise. Based on the book SHRINKING VIOLET by Danielle Joseph, RADIO REBEL is all about coming to terms with who you really are (it wouldn’t be a Disney Channel Original if there wasn’t a lesson in there somewhere.)
Tara Adams (Debby Ryan, THE SUITE LIFE ON DECK) is the shyest girl to ever walk the halls of Lincoln Bay High School. Being called on in class or talking to students she doesn’t know is torture for her. However, all that changes when she hosts her nightly radio show as DJ Radio Rebel. While keeping her identity secret, Tara tells her audience to stop caring about what other people think and just be themselves. Everyone loves Radio Rebel, everyone except for Principal Moreno (Nancy Robertson from HICCUPS) who does not appreciate the dance party that Tara initiates in the middle of lunch. She cancels prom and promises to bring it back only if Radio Rebel reveals her true identity. Tara is now faced with the dilemma of having her audience despise Radio Rebel, or following her own advice and admitting who she really is.
On hercharacter, Debby Ryan said, “She is unique, effortlessly cool, empowering, but is so painfully shy that she silences her voice.” Everyone can relate to feeling of having something to say but not enough courage to say it. For some inspiration, watch the premier of RADIO REBEL tonight at 8pm on YTV!