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You might remember when Shakira guest starred on Wizards of Waverly Place, (it was awesome by the way), but there are a few celebs that weren’t as famous when they appeared on the Disney Channel show. Wizards (or WOWP) was a hilarious show that first aired in 2007 and was all about magic. It basically introduced Selena Gomez to the world, so we will forever be grateful to the series for her alone. It also starred Jake T. Austin, who is killing it on The Fosters and David Henrie, who is adorable.
So who exactly guest starred on the magical series? There are numerous Disney stars who got their start on this show not to mention a Pretty Little Liars actress. See what celebs appeared on WOWP before they were really famous below.
Lucy Hale
First Episode: "First Kiss" -- Season 1, Episode 2
Original Air Date: October 19, 2007
Do you remember when one of our favorite Pretty Little Liars stars was on Wizards? Lucy was in not one, but two episodes of the series as Miranda. In addition to "First Kiss" she was also in "Pop Me and We Both Go Down" towards the middle of season one. Lucy's character was also Justin's (played by David) first kiss on the show, which super cute since Lucy dated David in real life after they met on set.
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Malese Jow
Episode: "Movies" -- Season 1, Episode 9
Original Air Date: December 14, 2007
Malese is the queen of guest starring, having been on iCarly, Hannah Montana and more. She's best known for her role as Anna on The Vampire Diaries and now she's on The Flash. Way back in 2007, she appeared on Wizards of Waverly Place as Ruby Donahue, the actress in the horror film Alex gets trapped in, and the rest is history.
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Tiffany Thornton
Episode: "Movies" Season 1, Episode 9
Original Air Date: December 14, 2009
The Sonny with a Chance alum first appeared in Wizards in 2007, before landing her role on the 2009 series. On Wizards she played Susan, one of Justin's cool older friends. She is currently a mother who still acts here and there.
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Josh Sussman
First Episode: "Wizard School: Part 1" -- Season 1, Episode 13
Original Air Date: April 6, 2008
Before landing the role of Jacob Ben Israel on Fox's hit series Glee, Josh had a recurring role on the magic-centered show. He played Hugh Normous in eight episodes in the first season. Hugh wore Harry Potter style glasses which matched his HP inspired robe!
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Octavia Spencer
First Episode: "Wizard School: Part 1" Season 1, Episode 13
Original Air Date: April 6, 2008
Okay, so Octavia is a really big star, but before she did The Help and landed her role on Red Band Society she was on the Disney Channel series. The Oscar-winning actress played Dr. Evilini in "Wizard School: Part 1" and part 2.
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Chelsea Kane
Episode: "The Supernatural" -- Season 1, Episode 15
Original Air Date: May 18, 2008
Chelsea is a TV princess having starred in Jonas and One Tree Hill. She is currently playing Riley Perrin in ABC Family's Baby Daddy. Before becoming a regular on any of those shows, she appeared in the Disney Channel show as Kari Landsdorf, Justin's obsession who he tries to woo by being on the baseball team.
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Sara Paxton
Episode: "Credit Check" -- Season 1, Episode 18
Original Air Date: July 6, 2008
The Return to Halloweentown star actually made a quick appearance in one episode of WOWP back in 2008. She played Millie, a really pretty girl that Justin thought he was dating, but he was actually being used to babysit her cousin. Yikes.
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Noah Munck
Episode: "Saving Wiz Tech: Part 1" -- Season 2, Episode 6
Original Air Date: October 26, 2008
Around the time that Nickelodeon's iCarly was getting big (it began in 2007), Noah took a quick break from his role as Gibby to guest star in Wizards. The California native played Timmy O’Hallahan on his episode. He is currently starring in ABC's The Goldbergs.
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Bridgit Mendler
First Episode: "Wizards vs. Vampires on Waverly Place" -- Season 2, Episode 26
Original Air Date: July 24, 2009
Bridgit has had a long history of successful runs on TV series starting with WOWP in 2009. In total she starred in 10 episodes of the series as Juliet Van Heusen. For those of you who don't remember, Juliet was Justin's vampire girlfriend who at one point did the "Thriller" dance. Bridgit went on to get her own Disney show, Good Luck Charlie in 2010 and is now on Undateable.
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Adam Irigoyen
Episode: "Night at the Lazerama" -- Season 3, Episode 5
Original Air Date: November 6, 2009
The Florida native's very first TV acting role was on Wizards in 2007. He played New Conscience, while Moises Arias from Hannah Montana played Conscience. Adam went on to land a role in Disney Channel's Shake It Up, which first aired in 2010.
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Austin Butler
Episode: "Positive Alex" -- Season 3, Episode 10
Original Air Date: February 26, 2010
Before Austin starred in Disney's Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure, he made an appearance as George, one of Alex’s (played by Selena) love interests in the series. Who would've thought that he would later date one of Sel's BFF’s Vanessa Hudgens? Acting wise he then went on to star in The Carrie Diaries as the hunky Sebastian Kydd.
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Bella Thorne
Episode: "Max's Secret Girlfriend" -- Season 3, Episode 19
Original Air Date: June 11, 2010
We all remember Bella's amazing role on Disney Channel’s Shake It Up, but before she danced her way into our hearts she guest starred on the magical series. Bella played Max's (played by Jake) GF, Nancy Lueke, in one episode and she was totally adorable. Now she's a movie and TV super star!
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Shane Harper
Episode: "Three Maxes and a Little Lady" -- Season 4, Episode 5
Original Air Date: January 7, 2011
In 2011, right after he began his run as Spencer Walsh on Good Luck Charlie and was still pretty unknown, the California native starred in one episode of WOWP. He played Fidel, who was a sophisticated wizard that hit on Harper (played by Jennifer Stone) for a brief moment. He wore a robe and looked perfect as usual.
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Bailee Madison
First Episode: "Three Maxes and a Little Lady" Season 4, Episode 5
Original Air Date: January 7, 2011
The always adorable Bailee, played the girl version of Max named Maxine Russo on the show. When Max is accidentally turned into a girl by his siblings, Maxine becomes the newest member of the family. Bailee appeared in six episodes as Maxine. She has since gone on to star alongside Jake (who played the real Max) in The Fosters and she's also in a new show called Good Witch!
Photo: Disney Channel
China Anne McClain
First Episode: "Dancing with Angels" -- Season 4, Episode 8
Original Air Date: February 11, 2011
Before going on to play Chyna Parks in Disney’s A.N.T. Farm in 2011, China had a two episode arc on Wizards. She was Tina in both "Dancing with Angels" and "Wizards vs. Angels." She played a guardian angel who ends up being a friend to Alex that helps her prove that Justin is being played by another character.
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