It s can be hard being a star and not even being able to let your friends know about it. This is the problem that Miley Stewart aka. Hannah Montana has to deal with every day. During the day, she is just plain Miley Stewart but, at night, she is the famous singer, Hannah Montana. In the episode, New Kid in School, Jake Ryan, a TV star enrolls at Seaview. Teachers and students alike cater to his every whim and, after getting into trouble for doing the same things that Jake gets away with, Miley decides that she should let everyone know just exactly who she really is she wants in on a little of this star treatment herself!
 
 
 
 Just who is Jake Ryan? Cody Linley plays the role of Jake Ryan. Cody Linley was born November 20, 1989 in Texas. Cody has appeared in many movies and made guest appearances on many shows. His first feature film was shot when he was eight years old his role was the character Spit in My Dog Skip . He also appeared in the film, Hoot, and Cheaper by the Dozen with Steve Martin and Hilary Duff. Other films include Miss Congeniality, Where the Heart Is, and When Zachary Beaver Came to Town. He has made appearances on Walker: Texas Ranger, and more recently on That s So Raven and Hannah Montana.
 
 
 
 Cody grew up in Texas and attended public school but, unlike the students and teachers at Seaview, his friends and teachers in real life treated him the same as an other student he did not rule the school with his star status. Cody musical tastes range from country to rock to rap, and he can play both the electric guitar and the acoustic guitar. His favorite sport is basketball. He even tried out for the role of mascot at his high school but, didn t get it!
 
 
 
 Although, Hannah Montana is jealous of the way her friends and teachers treat Jake, only time will tell what sort of relationship will develop between the two after all, they have shared a kiss! Stay tuned to Hannah Montana to see more of Cody Linley as Jake Ryan and watch the sparks fly!