About Hannah Montana

Hannah Montana is an American teen sitcom created by Michael Poryes, Rich Correll, and Barry O'Brien. Released in 2006 and ending in 2011, the show chronicles the life of a teenage girl named Miley Stewart, played by Miley Cyrus, who lives a double life as a famous pop singer, Hannah Montana. The series was a significant part of the Disney Channel's programming and was a smashing hit known for its humor, family values, and catchy music.

Making / Production

Shot in front of a live studio audience, the show was produced by It's a Laugh Productions in association with Disney Channel Original Productions. The thematic element of leading a double life facilitated funny situations and moral dilemma in the show, striking a chord with kids and pre-teens.

Actors

• Miley Cyrus as Miley Stewart/Hannah Montana: She excellently portrayed the dual role of an average school girl and a audacious pop star.
• Billy Ray Cyrus as Robby Ray Stewart: He played Miley's widowed father, who is also her manager. His portrayal added a touch of authenticity to the show.
• Emily Osment as Lilly Truscott: Lilly is Miley's best friend and later became aware of her secret. Emily's performance adds a lot of sparkle and humor to the show.
• Mitchel Musso as Oliver Oken: Oliver is another one of Miley's close friends, who later joins her on her secret. Mitchel brought a lot of comedy with his performance.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Hannah Montana is Miley Cyrus's debut role, which kickstarted her career both in acting and music.
• Billy Ray Cyrus, who played Miley's father in the series, is Miley Cyrus's real father.
• The show's theme song, "The Best of Both Worlds," was performed by Miley Cyrus herself.

Awards

Hannah Montana won numerous awards during its run including the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite TV Show for four consecutive years from 2007 to 2010.

Quotes

• "I'm Miley Stewart, I live with my brother Jackson, my dad Robbie, and my grandma. And truth is, I'm also Hannah Montana." - Miley
• "Sweet niblets!" - Miley
• "Dude, I slayed you once, don't make me slay you again." - Oliver

Music and Soundtrack

• "The Best of Both Worlds" - The show's theme song, performed by Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana.
• "Nobody's Perfect" - A song performed by Cyrus in season 2 that became popular among fans.
• "True Friend" - A song dedicated to the friendship between Miley and Lilly in the show.