A 17-year-old from Racine, Wisconsin, is now starring in a popular Disney franchise, and many are wondering who she is. Liamani Segura, once a schoolgirl belting the national anthem at Milwaukee Brewers games, is now leading the new camper lineup in Camp Rock 3, stepping into a legacy built by Demi Lovato and the Jonas Brothers nearly two decades ago.
For anyone who grew up on the original films, that is a big deal. Segura's rise starts from doing viral covers filmed in her family's living room to sharing a stage with R&B royalty. Some fans feel excited about discovering new talent, while others worry that she has big shoes to fill as the 'New Mitchie Torres'.
From Racine Anthems to a Philly Stage with Boyz II Men
Segura started singing at the age of six. She taught herself to sing instead of taking lessons. By the time she was ten, she sang the national anthem at the Indy 500 and NCAA Final Four games. She also tried out for America's Got Talent but was eliminated before the televised rounds.
In 2021, she had a big breakthrough when a video of her singing Boyz II Men's 'One Sweet Day' got noticed by Mariah Carey, who said it was amazing. Justin Bieber also saw the video, liked it, and started following her. Boyz II Men invited her to open for them at the Wisconsin State Fair and then brought her on stage in Massachusetts and Philadelphia. After her performance in Wisconsin, she shared that walking in front of that excited crowd felt like a dream come true.
A Voice That Landed Multiple Deals
The following year, Carey invited Segura to perform seven of her songs at the Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony. This was a big opportunity for a teenager still in middle school. During this time, she was also building her acting career. She signed a record deal with Def Jam and a publishing contract with Warner Chappell and released the singles 'Sunkissed' and 'Hanging by a Thread'.
In 2025, she signed with CAA, and since then, her YouTube channel has grown to over 330,000 subscribers and amassed 25 million views. Disney cast her as Pink in Descendants: Wicked Wonderland and later confirmed her role as Sage in Camp Rock 3.
Behind Raising a Prodigy
Segura is the middle child of three and has Puerto Rican and Salvadorian roots. She was raised by her father, Anthony, a disabled US Army veteran, and her mother, Joanna, a registered nurse. Her father has described her ambitions simply, saying her goals are to learn to write music and produce. This ambition is already clear in her original singles.
Why the New 'Camp Rock' Cast is Dividing Longtime Fans
Segura leads the new camper lineup competing to become Connect 3's opening act, with Joe, Nick and Kevin Jonas reprising their roles and Lovato producing rather than returning as Mitchie. That decision has sparked discussions online, with some fans insisting the franchise cannot work without Lovato and others arguing it is time to let a new generation take the spotlight.
What sets Segura apart from past Disney breakout stars is that her fanbase was built years before Disney came calling. Whether her grassroots following helps Camp Rock 3 become as popular as earlier films will be seen when it premieres on Disney Channel and Disney+ this August. For now, Liamani Segura is the newcomer that Camp Rock fans are watching closely.
