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Pearman Raven-SymoneAmerican actress, singer, composer, fashion designer and television producer
Date of Birth: 10.12.1985
Country:  USA |
Content:
- Biography of Raven-Symoné
- Early Career
- Rise to Fame
- That's So Raven
- Music Career
- Later Career
- Achievements
Biography of Raven-Symoné
Raven-Symoné Christina Pearman, known professionally as Raven-Symoné, is an American actress, singer, composer, fashion designer, and television producer. She was born on December 10, 1985, in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, to Lydia and Christopher B. Pearman. Raven-Symoné grew up in Ossining, New York, where she also attended school.
Early Career
During her childhood, Raven-Symoné worked at the 'Young Faces Inc.' modeling agency in Atlanta and appeared in local commercials. At the age of two, she collaborated with the renowned 'Ford Models' agency in New York City and became a star in various advertisements, including 'Ritz Crackers' and 'Fisher-Price' products.
Rise to Fame
Raven-Symoné gained recognition for her television roles, including Olivia Kendall in the series 'The Cosby Show,' Nicole Lee in the sitcom 'Hangin' with Mr. Cooper,' and Galleria Garibaldi in the telefilms 'The Cheetah Girls' and 'The Cheetah Girls 2.' She also voiced Monique in the animated series 'Kim Possible' and portrayed the character Iridessa in the Disney franchise 'Tinker Bell.'
That's So Raven
Raven-Symoné's breakthrough came with her own series, 'That's So Raven.' Originally planned as 'Absolutely Psychic,' a Disney show about teenagers with psychic abilities, Raven-Symoné was given the lead role of Raven Baxter. The show became a massive success, spawning soundtracks, DVDs, and video games. Raven-Symoné's popularity continued to soar with her appearance in an episode of the spin-off series 'Cory in the House,' which attracted a record-breaking 5 million viewers.
Music Career
Raven-Symoné's music career began at the age of five when her father signed her to 'MCA Records.' After vocal lessons with Melissa Elliott, she released her debut album, 'Here's to New Dreams,' in 1993. Although the single 'That's What Little Girls Are Made Of' reached number 68 on the 'Billboard Hot 100,' the album itself was not very successful. However, her true success in the music industry came after her involvement in the 'The Cheetah Girls' film. She recorded songs for the soundtrack album, which reached number 44 on the 'Billboard 200' chart and achieved gold status. Raven-Symoné went on to sell over 6 million copies of her records, making her one of the top-selling Disney artists of the 2000s.
Later Career
In addition to her acting and music endeavors, Raven-Symoné ventured into producing. She served as both a producer and star in the film 'Dadnapped' in 2007, which grossed over $51 million at the box office. Raven-Symoné continued to appear in various television shows and films, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
Achievements
Raven-Symoné received Emmy nominations in 2005 and 2007 for her work in children's programming. She also achieved commercial success with her involvement in the 'The Cheetah Girls' film franchise.
Raven-Symoné's talent and versatility have made her a prominent figure in the entertainment industry. From her early modeling career to her success in acting, music, and producing, she has proven herself to be a multi-talented artist.
