birth name | Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman |
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alias | Raven |
instrument | Vocals, piano |
birth date | December 10, 1985 |
birth place | Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
genre | R&B;, hip hop, pop |
occupation | Actress, singer-songwriter, dancer, television producer, model, musician |
years active | 1989–present |
label | MCA, Crash, RayBlaze, Hollywood, Universal Motown |
associated acts | The Cheetah Girls |
website | Raven-Symoné Myspace page |
background | solo_singer }} |
Symoné appeared in several successful television series, such as ''The Cosby Show'' and ''Hangin' with Mr. Cooper'', in the late 1980s and early 1990s. In 2003, Symoné went on to star in the highly successful Disney Channel series, ''That's So Raven'' in which Symoné starred as Raven Baxter, a psychic teenager who tried her best to keep her psychic powers a secret. Symoné starred in the series from 2003 until 2007. During her time on ''That's So Raven'', Symoné released her third studio album, ''This is My Time'' (2004) which was Symoné's best selling solo album to date, charting at number 51 on the ''Billboard'' 200. After a year of the end of ''That's So Raven'', she released her fourth studio album, ''Raven-Symoné'' (2008). The album was a major failure by not repeating the success of the previous album, charting at number 159 on the ''Billboard'' 200. During 2003 to 2006, she participated in four soundtracks from Disney, RIAA-certified double-platinum album, ''The Cheetah Girls'' (2003), RIAA-certified gold album, ''That's So Raven'' (2004), ''That's So Raven Too!'' (2006) and RIAA-certified platinum album, ''The Cheetah Girls 2'' (2006), all soundtracks sold a combined 4.1 million copies in the U.S. alone and all made a huge success in the ''Billboard'' 200, including a soundtrack in the Top 5 chart. As of April 2008, Symoné solo career has sold 314,000 albums in the United States.
She transitioned to a film career, starring in several films aimed at young audiences, including ''Dr. Dolittle'' (1998), ''Dr. Dolittle 2'' (2001), ''College Road Trip'' (2008), and successful television films, including ''Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century'' (1999), ''The Cheetah Girls'' (2003), its sequel ''Cheetah Girls 2'' (2006), ''For One Night'' (2006), ''Revenge of the Bridesmaids'' (2010). Raven has also lent her voice to the animated series ''Kim Possible'', for the character Monique and films such as Disney‘s ''Tinker Bell''. Raven-Symoné also owns a "how-to" video website, Raven-Symoné Presents. Since June 2011, Symoné has starred in the ''ABC Family'' comedy series ''State of Georgia'' as Georgia Chamberlain, an aspiring actress with a huge ego who moves to New York City to try her hand at an acting career.
In 1996, Raven-Symoné and her father founded RayBlaze Records, in which she signed a distribution deal with Crash Records for her second album ''Undeniable'', which was released in May 1999. The album sold over 2,000 in US. The album yielded one single: a cover of Stevie Wonder's "With a Child's Heart". To support the album ''Undeniable'', Symoné went on tour as the opening act for fellow Jive artist 'N Sync's The 'N Sync Tour in 1998/1999
In 2004, Symoné released a five-track EP with Hollywood Records on January 1, 2004 prior to the release of ''This Is My Time'', containing "Backflip", "Bump", "Overloved", "What Is Love?", and "Mystify". Released to promote the full-length album, the EP was only available in select stores and is now very rare. On September 21, 2004, she released her third studio album, ''This Is My Time'', which included the single "Backflip", which received heavy rotation on Disney Channel, and premiered on BET via an ''Access Granted'' special. ''This Is My Time'' debuted at number one on the U.S. ''Billboard'' Top R&B;/Hip-Hop Albums chart and at number fifty-one on the official ''Billboard'' 200, with moderately successful first week sales of 19,000 copies (best debut in the chart to date); making it Symoné's first album to enter the chart in the United States. It was in the top 100 for thirteen weeks, selling about 235,000 copies up to February 2, 2007, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The four songs from the album were incorporated into soundtracks from Disney films: ''The Lion King 1½'' ("Grazing in the Grass"); ''The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement'' ("This Is My Time"); ''Ice Princess'' ("Bump"); and ''Go Figure'' ("Life Is Beautiful"). In the same year, also recorded music for ''That's So Raven'''s first original television soundtrack. The soundtrack debuted and peaked at #44 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and is now certified Gold by the RIAA for sales of 500,000 copies.
In 2006, also recorded music for ''That's So Raven Too!'''s second original television soundtrack. The soundtrack debuted and peaked at #44 on the ''Billboard'' 200 and selling about 200,000 copies up to April 2007, according to Nielsen SoundScan. The album contains five new songs written and sung by Raven, includes hit single, ''Some Call It Magic'', friendship songs like "Friends" with Anneliese van der Pol, there's also collaborations with Orlando Brown for "Little by Little" and Kyle Massey for "Let's Stick Together". The film soundtrack, ''The Cheetah Girls 2'', debuted at #5 on the ''Billboard'' Top 200 and is certified for Platinum sales by the RIAA for sales of 1.3 million copies. This soundtrack contained three unreleased songs their soils and seven other songs as part of the group The Cheetah Girls. After the success of Raven's third album, ''This Is My Time'' (2004), Crash Records sold their rights to the material on ''Undeniable'' to TMG Records, who in cooperation with RayBlaize and her then-current label Hollywood Records, re-released it on October 31, 2006 as, ''From Then Until''. The re-release included the music video for "With A Child's Heart" as well as some behind-the-scenes footage and live performances. The album sold over 8,000 in US. In support of her third studio album and ''That's So Raven Too!'' soundtrack, which was the second soundtrack album from the series. Raven-Symoné embarked on her first headlining tour. The This Is My Time Tour kicked off on May 19, 2006 in Richmond, VA and concluded on October 21, 2006 in Columbia, SC.
During her 2008 Summer tour, it was officially announced that after completing her 2 CD deal with Hollywood Records, she would not renew her contract with the label.
In an interview in January 2011, she told to OnTheRedCarpet.com that she has working on her fifth album. The TriGz may be working on the project, with Manny Streetz (from The TriGz) as executive producer. Raven revealed to Billboard that she would like to work with Sean Garrett again and that it will be R&B; with an "alternative base for lyrics".
In 1989, Raven-Symoné auditioned for a part in the Bill Cosby movie, ''Ghost Dad''. At three years old she was considered too young for the role, but Bill Cosby liked her so much that he found a part for her on his show, ''The Cosby Show'', as his step-granddaughter Olivia. She made her debut in the premiere episode of the show's sixth season, and remained until the serie finale in 1992. She then appeared as the younger version of Halle Berry's starring character, a headstrong biracial slave, in the TV movie ''Queen: The Story of an American Family'', based on the book by Alex Haley.
In 1994, During her time on the show (''Hangin' with Mr. Cooper''), she had her first big screen role in the movie ''The Little Rascals'', playing Stymie's girlfriend. ''The Little Rascals'' had a hit performance at the box office, earning $67,308,282 million worldwide during its theatrical run.
In 1999, she won her first major role in theatrical movie, she was cast in the Eddie Murphy comedy ''Dr. Dolittle'', as Charisse Dolittle, the oldest daughter of Murphy's character. ''Dr. Dolittle'' had a hit performance at the box office, earning $294,456,605 million worldwide during its theatrical run. In the same year, she also appeared in ''Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century'' as Nebula, her first production under Disney.
In 2001, the comedy sequel theatrical movie, she was cast in the Eddie Murphy comedy ''Dr. Dolittle 2'' as Charisse Dolittle, the oldest daughter of Murphy's character. ''Dr. Dolittle 2'' had a hit performance at the box office, earning $176,104,344 million worldwide during its theatrical run. In the same year, he participated in two episodes of the comedy series, ''My Wife and Kids'' as Charmaine, her first production under ABC. It was one of the factors for the controversy output of actress Jazz Raycole of the show's cast. It was publicly reported that she was pulled from the series by her mother over concerns about the second season opening storyline in which Raycole (as Claire) finds her friend Charmaine has become pregnant.
In 2003, she starred as lead singer Galleria Garibaldi in ''The Cheetah Girls'', a Disney Channel Original Movie about four city girls who dream of becoming superstars. The movie was the channel's first musical and was the basis for another franchise, including dolls, video games, platinum-selling soundtracks and more. The film also starred Adrienne Bailon as Chanel Simmons, Sabrina Bryan as Dorinda Thomas, and Kiely Williams as Aquanette Walker. The film directed by Oz Scott, and producer by Grammy-winner Whitney Houston. The film brought in more than 6.5 million viewers opening night, making it (at the time) Disney Channel's most-watched movie and most highest-rated Disney Channel of the year 2003.
In 2004, During her time on the show (''That's So Raven''), Raven-Symoné provided the voice of Danielle in ''Fat Albert'', had a moderate hit performance at the box office, earning $48,551,322 million worldwide during its theatrical run. She made an appearance in ''The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement'' as Princess Asana, during which she sang a duet with Academy Award/Grammy-winner Julie Andrews and it was his first film Walt Disney Pictures, had a hit performance at the box office, earning $134,734,481 million worldwide during its theatrical run. The sequel televison film, ''Zenon: Z3'' as Nebula Wade, a Disney Channel Original Movie, reprising his role again after you do not reprising his role in the film, ''Zenon: The Zequel'' (2001). The film brought in more than 1.3 million viewers opening night.
In same year, After the unexpected success of the film and the film soundtrack, ''The Cheetah Girls'', was recorded for the pilot TV series for the channel ABC, but never picked up and was canceled season for a possible series of TV, because there was no way Symoné be in two series at the same time.
In 2006, She starred in her first role of drama of his career and disengaged from the ''Disney Channel'', the drama based on the true story, ''For One Night''. The film had its premiere on February 6, 2006 the station Lifetime Movie Network. Symoné as Briana McCallister, inspired by the true story of an African American teenager who shook up a small town where high school proms had been racially segregated for decades. In the same year, Raven-Symoné reprised the role in ''The Cheetah Girls 2'', The film directed by Kenny Ortega, and producer by Grammy-winner Whitney Houston. Raven-Symoné served as executive producer of the film. The film brought in more than 8 million viewers opening night, making it (at the time) Disney Channel's most-watched movie and most highest-rated Disney Channel of the year 2006. Later that year, provided her voice for Marti Brewster in, ''Everyone's Hero'', was distributed by 20th Century Fox, and released theatrically on September 15, 2006. ''Everyone's Hero'' had a moderate performance at the box office, earning only $16 million worldwide during its theatrical run, but the film was not released in several major countries.
In 2008, ''The Cheetah Girls: One World'' began production, however Raven-Symoné did not return for another film, citing "territorial issues" and "catfights" on the set of ''Cheetah Girls 2'', which led to a strained friendship with the other three actors. In a later interview, Adrienne Bailon, Sabrina Bryan and Kiely Williams denied the rumors, saying they all get along well.
During 2008 and 2009, Raven-Symoné provided her voice for Iridessa the light-fairy in the Disney Fairies direct-to-DVD film series, ''Tinker Bell'', ''Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure'', and ''Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue''. Raven-Symoné is expected to return to the franchise for the films ''Tinker Bell and the Mysterious Winter Woods'' and ''Tinker Bell: Race Through the Seasons''. Raven also appeared in Chris Rock’s 2009 documentary ''Good Hair''.
In an interview with Teenmag.com, she announced that in late 2009, she would return to the studio to record her next album. She said that the album will be "R&B;, most definitely.....with an alternative base for the lyrics". She said, "It's good to go out there and spread your wings and find new talent and work with people you haven't worked with before. I'd love to find the next Timbaland or the next someone who's coming up and no one really knows yet. At the same time, I'd love to work with the Clutch and the J.A.M. again".
Raven-Symoné also made a guest appearance on the Disney Channel Original Series ''Sonny with a Chance''. She portrayed the character Amber Algoode, the president of Chad Dylan Cooper's fan club.
She was a guest performer, along with pianist Chau-Giang Thi-Nguyen, and jazz trumpeter and pianist Arturo Sandoval, at the December 9 performance of Debbie Allen's new dance-theater piece, ''The Hot Chocolate Nutcracker'', at UCLA's Royce Hall. Proceeds from the performance, as well as from its run from December 10–11, benefited the children of the Debbie Allen Dance Academy.
In 2011, Symoné has recently returned to television as the star of ABC Family's multi-camera comedy pilot ''State of Georgia''. The project, from ABC Studios, centers on Georgia (Symoné), an exuberant and curvy performer from the south who is trying to make it big as an actress in New York City. The pilot was written by author Jennifer Weiner (''In Her Shoes'') and Jeff Greenstein (''Desperate Housewives''). The series premiered in June 2011.
!Year | !Title | !Role | Notes |
1994 | '''' | Stymie's Girlfriend | Film debut |
1998 | Charisse Dolittle | Lead RoleNominated - Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Movie | |
2001 | ''Dr. Dolittle 2'' | Charisse Dolittle | |
2004 | '''' | Princess Asana | Supporting Role |
2004 | Danielle (voice) | ||
2006 | ''Everyone's Hero'' | Marti Brewster (voice) | Lead Role |
2008 | ''College Road Trip'' | Melanie "Mel" Porter | |
2008 | Iridessa (voice) | Direct-to-video film | |
2009 | ''Good Hair'' | Herself | Cameo appearanceBlack Reel Awards for Best DocumentaryImage Awards for Outstanding Documentary (Theatrical or Television) |
2009 | ''Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure'' | Iridessa (voice) | Direct-to-video film |
2010 | ''Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue'' | Iridessa (voice) | Direct-to-video film |
2011 | ''Tinker Bell and the Pixie Hollow Games'' | Iridessa (voice) | Direct-to-video film |
2012 | ''Tinker Bell and the Mysterious Winter Woods'' | Iridessa (voice) | Direct-to-video film |
!Year | !Title | !Role | Notes |
1999 | Nebula Wade | Lead RoleDisney Channel Original MovieNominated - YoungStar Awards for Best Performance by a Young Actress in a Mini-Series/Made for TV Film | |
2003 | '''' | Lead RoleDisney Channel Original MovieNominated - Black Reel Award for Best Actress: T.V. Movie/Cable | |
2003 | ''Kim Possible: A Sitch in Time'' | Lead RoleDisney Channel Original Movie | |
2004 | ''Zenon: Z3'' | Nebula Wade | Supporting RoleDisney Channel Original Movie |
2005 | ''Kim Possible: So the Drama'' | Monique (voice) | Lead RoleDisney Channel Original MovieNominated - BET Comedy Awards for Best Performance in an Animated Theatrical Film |
2006 | ''For One Night'' | Brianna McCallister | |
2006 | '''' | Galleria "Bubbles" Garibaldi | Lead RoleDisney Channel Original Movie Also executive producer |
2010 | ''Revenge of the Bridesmaids'' | Abigail "Abby" Scanlon |
!Year | !Title | !Role | Notes |
1989–1992 | '''' | Olivia Kendall | Televison debutSeasons 6–864 episodes |
1993–1997 | ''Hangin' with Mr. Cooper'' | Nicole Lee | Seasons 2–579 episodes |
2002–2007 | ''Kim Possible'' | Recurring role27 episodes | |
2003–2007 | ''That's So Raven'' | Raven Lydia Baxter | Lead roleAlso Executive Producer (Season 4) |
2004 | ''The Cheetah Girls'' | Galleria "Bubbles" Garibaldi | |
2011–present | Georgia Chamberlain | Lead roleCurrently airing |
!Year | !Title | !Role | Notes | |
1989 | '''' | Olivia Kendall | "Forever Hold Your Peace" (Season 3, episode 5) | |
1990 | ''ABC TGIF'' | Nicole | Unknown episodes | |
1990 | '''' | Young Girl | ||
1992 | '''' | Claudia | "Vying for Attention" (Season 2, episode 21) | |
1993 | ''Queen: The Story of an American Family'' | Queen (age 5) | Uncredited | |
1995 | ''Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child'' | Goldilocks / Olivia / Zoe (voice) | "The Princess and the Pauper" (Season 2, episode 8) "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" (Season 3, episode 8) | |
1996 | ''Bill Nye the Science Guy'' | Herself | "Human Transportation" (Season 3, episode 56) | |
1997 | ''Space Ghost Coast to Coast'' | Herself | "Piledriver" (Season 3, episode 18) | |
2001 | ''My Wife and Kids'' | Charmaine | "Mom's Away: Part 1" (Season 2, episode 1) "Mom's Away: Part 2" (Season 2, episode 2) | |
2001 | '''' | Stephanie | "Seven Days of Kwanzaa" (Season 1, episode 11) | |
2003–2006 | Herself | |||
2004 | ''Fillmore!'' | Maryanne Greene / Alexandria Quarry (voice) | "Code Name: Electric Haircut" (Season 2, episode 9) "Field Trip of the Just" (Season 2, episode 13) | |
2004–2005 | ''Disney 411'' | Herself | "Disneymania 2" (Season 1, episode 2)"Raven/Proud Family Soundtracks" (Episode dated April 20, 2004)"Walt Disney World Christmas Parade" (Episode dated December 13, 2004)"Radio Disney Music Awards" (Episode dated January 28, 2005)"Disneyland 50th Anniversary Celebration " (Episode dated June 1, 2005)"Disney Magic Event" (Episode dated August 1, 2005)"Toon Town Karts" (Episode dated November 7, 2005)"Raven" (Episode dated November 10, 2005) | |
2005 | ''Higglytown Heroes'' | Playground Monitor (voice) | "Wayne's Ripping Adventure" (Season 1, episode 14) | |
2005 | ''Punk'd'' | Herself | ||
2006 | '''' | Raven Baxter | "That's So Suite Life of Hannah Montana" (Season 2, episode 20) | |
2007 | ''Cory in the House'' | Raven Lydia Baxter | "That's So in the House" (Season 1, episode 16) | |
2008 | ''American Dad!'' | Katie / Wife (voice) | ||
2010 | ''Sonny With a Chance'' | Amber Algoode | "That's So Sonny" (Season 2, episode 14) |
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