Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Daniela Avanzini has been dancing since she was only 4 years old — a family tradition, as her mother, who was the first Cuban to win a world ballroom championship, was her first dance teacher. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Daniela gained some attention as a child, ballroom dancing in America’s Got Talent, as well as in So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation. When she was around 11, she started uploading videos of herself singing and playing the ukulele to social media. During her Dream Academy missions, she performed “Pink Venom” by BLACKPINK, “Fearless” by LE SSERAFIM, and “Buttons” by the Pussycat Dolls.

MBTI: ENFJ-A

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Manon Bannerman speaks English and Swiss German and has been writing songs since she was 15 years old. She says that having so many cultures in her life — her mother is Swiss and Italian, and her father is Ghanian — has given her confidence. She even manifested her goal of pop stardom by writing a song about not giving up on her dreams in 2020. During Dream Academy, she performed “Dancing on My Own/Happier Than Ever” by Robyn and Billie Eilish, “Fearless” by LE SSERAFIM, and “Buttons” by The Pussycat Dolls.

MBTI: ENFJ

Zodiac Signs: Cancer

First generation Indian American Lara Raj feels most like herself when she’s in the studio and has dreamed of pop stardom since she was 4. She was demoralized by the lack of Indian representation in entertainment and music growing up, but continued nevertheless to work in TV and make music, even appearing in a campaign for Michelle Obama’s Global Girls Alliance. She wants young Indian girls to know that “anything is possible.” During Dream Academy, she performed “Still Into You” by Paramore, “Antifragile” by LE SSERAFIM, and “Confident” by Demi Lovato.

MBTI: ESTP-A

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Megan Skiendiel is from Honolulu and began dancing when she was 4. Growing up, she loved modeling, acting, and playing the ukulele. She credits her mom as her No. 1 supporter and someone to whom she’s very grateful. During Dream Academy, she performed “Pink Venom” by BLACKPINK, “Antifragile” by LE SSERAFIM, and “Confident” by Demi Lovato.

MBTI: ISTP

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Sophia Laforteza is originally from Manila, Philippines, and is fluent in both English and Tagalog. She’s been singing since she was 3, and calls it her “first love.” She hurt her ankle during the Dream Academy program, which hindered her confidence, but she came back even stronger when she was ready to perform again. During the Dream Academy missions, she performed “Still Into You” by Paramore,  “Antifragile” by LE SSERAFIM, and “Buttons” by the Pussycat Dolls. 

MBTI: ENFP

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Jeung Yoonchae, originally from South Korea, hopes to be an artist who can “inspire an audience.” She loves performing and wants to work hard enough to fulfill her dreams. Her Dream Academy missions included “OMG” by NewJeans, “Antifragile” by LE SSERAFIM, and “Confident” by Demi Lovato.

MBTI: ESTP

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius