Raven-Symoné

Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman, known professionally as Raven-Symoné or simply Raven, is an American actress, singer-songwriter, dancer, television personality, and model. She is best known for her starring roles as Olivia Kendell in , Raven Baxter in the Disney Channel hit television series That's So Raven and its spin-off Raven's Home, Galleria Garibaldi in The Cheetah Girls films, and as the voice of Iridessa in the Disney Fairies franchise.
==Disney career==
Her first appearance in a Disney-related production occurred in 1990. She made an appearance in the special The Muppets at Walt Disney World, where she sang a duet of "The Rainbow Connection" with Kermit the Frog in an attempt to cheer him up after he was separated from the other Muppets.
In 2003, Symoné auditioned for the upcoming Disney Channel Original Series then entitled Absolutely Psychic. Although Symoné auditioned for the supporting role of Chelsea Daniels, she was given the role of protagonist Raven Baxter (named after her) instead, and the title of the series was consequently changed to That's So Raven, which remains Symoné's most renowned and successful role to date. She was acknowledged with critical acclaim for her energy, natural acting skills, and contagious humor.
Later in 2003, Symoné was chosen for the role of Galleria Garibaldi in the Disney Channel Original Movie The Cheetah Girls. Symoné was critically praised for her acting and vocal talent in the first two films, but because she was filming College Road Trip, she was unavailable for the third film.
Symoné has appeared in several other Disney films, including Nebula Wade in Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century and its second sequel Zenon: Z3, Princess Asana in The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, Mel Porter in College Road Trip, and Iridessa in the Disney Fairies movie franchise.
Symoné has also appeared as various recurring or guest characters in several other Disney Channel television shows, including Stephanie in The Proud Family, Monique in Kim Possible (and its related film series), Maryanne Greene and Alexandria Quarry in Fillmore!, Raven Baxter in Cory in the House (a spin-off of That's So Raven), Amber Algoode in Sonny with a Chance, and Valkyrie in Guardians of the Galaxy. Additionally, she appeared as Raven Baxter in That's So Suite Life of Hannah Montana, a crossover episode of That's So Raven, The Suite Life of Zack & Cody, and Hannah Montana.
She also guest-starred in the reality series PrankStars, appeared in the Bill Nye the Science Guy episode about human transportation, and guest-starred as a Playground Monitor Hero in Higglytown Heroes. Additionally, she played Simone Deveraux in K.C. Undercover and Rhonda Johnson in the ABC TV show .
In summer of 2017, Symoné made her return to Disney Channel as the now grown-up Raven Baxter in the spin-off series Raven's Home. She also voiced Maria Media in Big City Greens and played Betsy Hagg in Just Roll With It. Additionally, she directed the Sydney to the Max episodes "Mrs. Harris' Opus" and "My Cousin Lexi".
On May 15, 2024, Symoné signed a multi-year overall deal with Disney Branded Television to produce, direct, and develop projects across linear and streaming, with a focus on multi-cam comedies. With Raven's Home ended after six seasons, she executive produce and direct a new spin-off series Alice in the Palace.
==Music==
Apart from having released four studio albums, Symoné has been very active in other Disney musical media. She generally performs music within the pop/R&B and hip hop genres.
In 2003, Symoné released her first soundtrack album with for their debut film and a second in 2006. On the second album, she recorded a solo track entitled "Do Your Own Thing". A third soundtrack was released in 2008; however, Symoné isn't heard on the soundtrack due to the fact that she doesn't appear in the film. It is sometimes rumored that Symoné was a member of The Cheetah Girls. This, however, is incorrect because she was only hired for theatrical purposes and was never intended to be part of the girl group.
Later in 2003, Symoné recorded a modernized rendition of The Lion King classic "Circle of Life", alongside Disney Channel Circle of Stars.
In 2004, Symoné released the first soundtrack to her television series entitled That's So Raven and a second in 2006 entitled That's So Raven Too!. On both soundtracks, Symoné's vocals are heard on the title track alongside co-stars Anneliese van der Pol and Orlando Brown. On the first soundtrack, Symoné recorded "Some Call It Magic", which remains one of her most popular songs to date.
Symoné has made a vocal appearance on several other Disney soundtracks, including The Haunted Mansion, The Lion King 1½, The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, Ice Princess, and College Road Trip.
==Roles==
Rainbow-Raven.jpg|Little Girl(The Muppets at Walt Disney World)
Cetus lupedus-2004544 512 384.jpg|Nebula Wade(Zenon franchise)
Kim Possible - Monique.png|Monique(Kim Possible franchise)
Raven's Home - Season 5 - Raven Baxter.jpg|Raven Baxter(That's So Raven, That's So Suite Life of Hannah Montana, Cory in the House, Raven's Home, and Bunk'd)
Delroy Baxter (Raven’s Home).jpg|Delroy Baxter(That's So Raven and Raven's Home)
Auntie Faye.jpg| Auntie Faye (That's So Raven)
Baby G.jpg|Baby G(That's So Raven)
Stephanie.jpg|Stephanie(The Proud Family)
Galleriapromo.jpg|Galleria Garibaldi(The Cheetah Girls franchise)
Princess Asana.jpg|Princess Asana(The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement)
Melanie Porter RS.jpg|Melanie Porter(College Road Trip)
Char 39277.jpg|Alexandria Quarry(Fillmore!)
Iridessadisneyfairy.jpeg|Iridessa(Disney Fairies franchise)
Amber1.jpg|Amber Algoode(Sonny with a Chance)
Simone Deveraux.jpg|Simone Deveraux(K.C. Undercover)
Raven-Symone in Sister Act musical.png|Deloris Van Cartier(Sister Act; Broadway, 2012)
Maria Media.png|Maria Media(Big City Greens)
==Gallery==
Raven-Symoné with Stymie in The Little Rascals.jpg|Raven-Symoné as Stymie's girlfriend with Stymie in .
Celeb.raven.jpg|A young Raven-Symoné with Kermit the Frog in The Muppets at Walt Disney World.
The Cheetah Girls.jpg|From left to right: Sabrina Bryan, Kiely Williams, Raven-Symoné, and Adrienne Bailon as .
Raven Symone and Ashley Eckstein.jpg|Raven-Symoné with Ashley Eckstein.
Raven Symone 2002.png|Raven-Symoné attending the 2002 Billboard Bash.
Martin Lawrence Raven Symone CRT premiere.jpg|Raven-Symoné and Martin Lawrence at the premiere of College Road Trip in March 2008.
Raven-simone-premiere-of-foxs-empire.jpg|Raven-Symoné at the premiere of Fox's in January 2015.
Raven Symone Disney Channel ID 2017.jpg|Raven-Symoné in a Disney Channel Wand ID in April 2017.
Raven-Symone RDMA.jpg|Raven-Symoné attending the 2017 Radio Disney Music Awards.
Raven Symone Tribeca19.jpg|Raven-Symoné attending the 2019 Tribeca Film Fest.
Anneliese-van-der-pol-the-lion-king-premiere-in-hollywood-2.jpg|Raven-Symoné and Anneliese van der Pol at the premiere of The Lion King remake in July 2019.
==Trivia==
*In Raven's Home, Raven-Symoné's character plays the parent of Issac Brown's. In , they portrayed siblings.
**Jenifer Lewis, who plays Raven Baxter's grandmother and Booker's great-grandmother, also portrays their mother in Black-ish.
*Raven-Symoné is good friends with her Cheetah Girls co-star Adrienne Bailon.
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