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My Take
For me, Monique Coleman will always be Taylor McKessie, the brainy, no-nonsense friend in High School Musical who never quite got the spotlight she deserved. What strikes me is that she came out of DePaul University and brought a real grounded quality to a franchise that easily could have felt weightless. I find it telling that she's been so open about her life beyond that role rather than coasting on the nostalgia. Born in Orangeburg, South Carolina in 1980, she's one of those actors I respect more for what she's built quietly than for the blockbuster line on her resume.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Monique Coleman
- Name (Japanese)
- モニーク・コールマン
- Reading
- もにーく・こーるまん
- Born
- November 13, 1980 (age 45)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Monkey
- Origin
- Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States
- Occupation
- actor / singer / television actor / film actor
2. Background
- University
- DePaul University
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | High School Musical | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Monique Coleman born?
Born November 13, 1980 (age 45).
Where is Monique Coleman from?
Monique Coleman is from Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States.
What does Monique Coleman do?
Monique Coleman works as actor, singer, television actor, film actor.
What is Monique Coleman known for?
Notable works include High School Musical.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.