Before ‘Freakier Friday,’ Christina Vidal Held Her Own Beside Michael J. Fox in ‘Life with Mikey’
- Released in 1993, Life with Mikey introduced audiences to Vidal as Angie Vega, a witty and street-smart kid discovered by Fox’s character, a former child star turned talent agent.
- Since then, Christina Vidal has appeared in a variety of roles across both television and film.
- For many who grew up watching family movies during that era, Life with Mikey remains a nostalgic favorite.
With Freakier Friday hitting theaters on August 8th, longtime fans of Christina Vidal may find themselves reflecting on her early work. While she’s known to many as Maddie from Freaky Friday, her first major film role came in a lesser-known movie from the early 90s, Life with Mikey, where she starred alongside Michael J. Fox.
Released in 1993, Life with Mikey introduced audiences to Vidal as Angie Vega, a witty and street-smart kid discovered by Fox’s character, a former child star turned talent agent. Despite being her feature film debut, Vidal delivered a performance full of charm and confidence. She shared the screen with an established star and held her own, giving an early glimpse of her natural talent.
The film didn’t become a mainstream hit, but it gained a quiet following over the years. For many who grew up watching family movies during that era, Life with Mikey remains a nostalgic favorite. Vidal’s portrayal of Angie had a sincerity that left a lasting impression on viewers, and it set the stage for what would become a long and versatile career.
Since then, Christina Vidal has appeared in a variety of roles across both television and film. From her lead in Nickelodeon’s Taina to parts in dramas and thrillers, she has shown range and staying power in an ever-changing industry.
Now, she returns to the big screen in Freakier Friday, reprising her role as Maddie. Fans of the 2003 film will be especially excited to know that Vidal will also be performing with Pink Slip, the fictional teen rock band featured in the original Freaky Friday. It’s a fun and nostalgic callback that adds even more excitement to the sequel.
As audiences get ready for the next body-swap adventure, it’s the perfect time to revisit the film that first introduced Christina Vidal to the world. Life with Mikey captured something special, and it remains a reminder of where her journey began.
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▶️ Watch ‘Life with Mikey’ on Disney+
