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The Disney Channel was founded in 1983, and over the years, it has helped launch the careers of many stars who are wildly successful today. Celebrities like Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus were thrust into the limelight for their roles on "Wizards of Waverly Place" and "Hannah Montana," respectively, which set a precedent for them to become thriving artists with millions of records sold worldwide. Similarly, Disney Channel propelled the career of actor Zendaya to greater heights after she starred in the series "Shake it Up," and to date, she is proud of being labeled a "Disney Kid."

While Disney stars like Raven Symoné continue to thrive in Hollywood long after their breakout shows ended (th

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