Raven

Raven-Symoné was born in Atlanta (Georgia), daughter of Lydia (née Gaulden) and Christopher B. Pearman. As a child he worked for the modeling agency Atlanta's Young Faces Inc. and appeared in ads in local newspapers. At 2 years old, worked with Ford Models in New York and appeared in ads for Ritz crackers, Jell-O, Fisher-Price, and Cool Whip. The December 20, 1989, the city of Winnfield gave herthe key to the city and declared as "The Day of Raven-Symoné" 4 In June 2004, he graduated from North Springs High School School in Atlanta.
1989-2001: Beginnings
At 3 years, Raven auditioned for the film Ghost Dad. He was considered too young for the role, but was recommended for one on The Cosby Show and finally, in February 1989, was selected to be Olivia.4 Later, in 1993, he played the roleof Nicole Lee on the show Hangin ' with Mr. Cooper. In 1998 and 2001, he played the role of Charisse Dolittle, Dr. Dolittle in movies and Dr. Dolittle 2, as the daughter of Dr. John Dolittle (Eddie Murphy) .4
[Edit] 2002-2005: That's So Raven and The Cheetah Girls
In 2002, Raven auditioned for a role on the Disney Channel series called "Absolutely Psychic," about a teenager with psychicabilities. At first it was chosen as the role of the best friend, but after review, Disney executives decided to pick Raven as Raven Baxter and change the series name to "That's So Raven", which debuted on January 17, 2003 .
In 2003, Raven was cast as Galleria Garibaldi in The Cheetah Girls, Disney Channel original movie about four girls who have dreams of becoming superstars. This film is the firstDisney Channel movie musical. That same year, Raven was ranked # 8 in the female stars sexys.5 teens
In 2004, Raven turned down a six-figure contract with Disney for another series on ABC in 2005. It was originally designed to be an effect of school called That's So Raven "Raven Too!", Following Raven and his friends at the University. However, sooner or later, the paper refused. He also played therole of Galleria Garibaldi in "The Cheetah Girls: The Series", but because of That's So Raven, the series was canceled, the 4 episodes that were filmed never aired. In 2005 and 2007, That's So Raven was nominated for an Emmy for Best Program unPremio Infantil.6 7
In 2005, Raven called at # 17 in the top 50 most beautiful child stars grew, 8 and # 84 in the 100 biggest stars infantiles.9
[Edit]2006-2009: The Cheetah Girls 2, College Road Trip and The Cheetah Girls: One World
In 2006, Raven again played its role as Galleria Garibaldi in The Cheetah Girls 2. The film and soundtrack were huge commercial hits. The film brought in more than 8.1 million viewers on its premiere night, 10 making it "the biggest movie look" of Disney Channel, which served as an executive producer.
In 2007, Ravenwas invited for an episode of Cory in the White House, That's So In the House, which brought in over 5 million viewers, becoming the highest rated series. In March of the same year, Raven was presented in the publication of Ebony magazine with the title "The $ 400 Million Dollar Woman", 11 referring to the $ 400 million that's So Raven merchandise has far hecho.12 , said sales reached anestimated $ 650 million.
During the summer of 2007, filmed for Walt Disney Pictures film College Road Trip, along with Martin Lawrence, directed by Roger Kumble. In its opening weekend, the film grossed approximately $ 14 million in 2.706 theaters Canadá.13 U.S. and reached number 2 in DVD sales and rentals in the United States, 14 15 raising more than 68.5 million dollars around the world.16
In 2008,began production of The Cheetah Girls: One World, but Raven did not play its role as Galleria. He said there were problems with their former Cheetah Girls on the set of The Cheetah Girls 2, about "territorial issues and fights Cheetah", which led to a friendship estirada.17 Later, Raven and the Cheetah Girls was clarified that only a rumor which carry a good amistad.18 On July 15 the same year,...