Isabella Garcia-Shapiro

Isabella Garcia-Shapiro is the neighbor and best friend of Phineas and Ferb. She lives in Danville on Maple Drive, across from Phineas and Ferb's house, with her mother, Vivian Garcia-Shapiro. She has a huge crush on Phineas (though he doesn't seem to notice it) and spends most of her days participating or helping with his and Ferb's many projects. She also spends time caring for her dog, Pinky, or trying to earn Fireside Girls patches. She is also great friends with the members of her troop in the Fireside Girls.

Background Information

 * Can sing very well.
 * She is named after series creator Dan Povenmire's oldest daughter who loves the show and enjoys that Isabella is named for her.
 * Isabella owns roller skates.
 * Isabella has a pool in her backyard.
 * Isabella can play the tambourine, the trumpet, the guitar, and the bass.
 * Her mother calls her "Isa" for short. This is a common shortening of her name in many Spanish-speaking countries.
 * In her Fireside Girl uniform, she wears a similar outfit to her regular one, except the dress is orange and brown with an orange bow on top of her beret.
 * She is at least part Jewish. Her last name is Shapiro, traditionally a Jewish name. She has a mirror in her room that has a Star of David frame; this is a common symbol for Judaism. Also, Isabella's mother, Vivian Garcia-Shapiro, went to a Mexican-Jewish Cultural Festival and often uses Yiddish phrases. Isabella also states in Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation! that she celebrates Hanukkah instead of Christmas.
 * She is able to tell when someone else says her catchphrase, "Whatcha doin'?", even when she is not near the person. She gets very upset if someone says it except for Phineas, and she does not let anyone say it to Phineas.
 * She can use a much deeper voice, which can scare an unprepared listener.
 * She can dance well, almost based on her voice actress.
 * When her hair is exposed to humidity, it frizzes.
 * She seems to have an obsession with horses, especially brightly colored ones or unicorns.