Monique Coleman and Corbin Bleu both continued landing roles after graduating from East High School in "High School Musical 3: Senior Year." Coleman's IMDb lists a multitude of appearances in films and shows over the years. She also launched a foundation called Gimme Mo', which was supported by a docu-series (via HollywoodLife). Bleu kept just as busy with a variety of projects (including a recent appearance on "Dynasty") listed on his IMDb.
Excitingly, Bleu was able to put the singing and dance skills he showed off in the "HSM" franchise to good use. The actor launched a successful career in theater. He channelled Fred Astaire with a stand-out role in Broadway's run of "Holiday Inn," which opened in 2016 (via EW), and he has several other shows on his resume.
As it turns out, he is able to count Coleman as one of his biggest fans in the industry. "I've seen almost every single one of his shows on stage," she told People. "I've just watched him have this incredible illustrious career in theater and on Broadway." As a fan of his work, it makes sense that Coleman would be excited to collaborate with Bleu again. Starring in a Christmas movie was on her bucket list. She told the publication seeing Bleu's name in the mix made this project a golden goose. "It was the fastest I'd ever said yes to anything in my life."
