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jsizzle · 08-14-2003, 03:10 PM

Kids love new film,and show

By RICHARD HUFF
DAILY NEWS TV EDITOR

Raven meets fans of 'The Cheetah Girls' at the Hue-Man bookstore in Harlem.

Raven Symone, the cute "Cosby" child who has grown into a full-fledged beautiful star on the Disney Channel's "That's So Raven," was nearly brought to tears last week.After a screening of her new Disney Channel film, "The Cheetah Girls," the youngster-packed audience cheered wildly.

"It was amazing," said Raven, who has dropped the use of Symone (which is really part of her first name and not her family name, which is Pearman). "You have to be in the midst of everyone saying, 'Yeah!' and screaming, to really feel people are watching you. I was about to cry. It was just so touching."

She grew up in the business - viewers first saw her as a 3-year-old on the classic "Cosby" show and she's now 17 - but she'd never before been to a screening of a film where she was the star.

"The Cheetah Girls," which airs Friday at 8 p.m., is based on the book series by Deborah Gregory. It's about a diverse quartet of teenagers with dream of making it big in the music business. Besides Raven, the "Girls" are played by Adrienne Bailon, Kiely Williams and Sabrina Bryan.

"It's definitely, definitely, been an experience, one of mass proportions," she said of her recent rise to leading lady.

"She is a unique persona," said Gary Marsh, executive vice president of programming and production at the Disney Channel. "She has the comedic chops of Lucille Ball, the stage presence of Janet Jackson and she still has the warmth of Mary Tyler Moore. She's a comic genius."

"That's So Raven" launched last season and became a hit. It targets an audience too young to have known her previous sitcom work, which also includes "Hangin' With Mr. Cooper." It also boasts a multi-cultural cast led by Raven, who is the first to admit she doesn't have a model-like shape.

"I have a little tummy-tummy," she said. "I do my crunches. I'm muscular. My girls know I like to eat."

Accepting her shape wasn't easy. Early on, she thought if she could just get skinny, she might land those other parts. Then came "That's So Raven," and "The Cheetah Girls" - both built around her.

Raven says she's proud to be able to show off her difference.

"The other teenage stars out there today, are, like, puny," she said. "Don't get me wrong, they look great. But I can't get that small. I'm telling my girls it's okay."

Disney executive vice-president of disney ent. called her a comic genius.hmmm...can't argue with that,go Raven!

kingconan31 · 08-16-2003, 10:42 AM

It nice to see a female built like a female and not a little boy.

.:Illusion:. · 08-17-2003, 10:50 AM

I'm glad to know that she doesn't think she should go on a no food diet like Miranda in the LM ep. Inner Beauty.

kingconan31 · 08-17-2003, 10:51 AM

You got that right

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Originally posted by LizzieLover
I'm glad to know that she doesn't think she should go on a no food diet like Miranda in the LM ep. Inner Beauty.

.:Illusion:. · 08-17-2003, 11:13 AM

pumkinpie · 08-19-2003, 12:11 AM

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"I have a little tummy-tummy," she said. "I do my crunches. I'm muscular. My girls know I like to eat."

Hehe. She has a sense of humor, yet she isnt afraid to be herself. I love that! She is indeed a comic genious and i believe she will go far with her acting and singing. I think she should release another album.

bop1997 · 08-26-2003, 09:18 PM

I am so glad she isn't trying to starve herself for the business. She is beautiful just the way she is!

kingconan31 · 08-27-2003, 12:55 AM

Very true and as a guy I would not want a skinny woman.

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Originally posted by bop1997
I am so glad she isn't trying to starve herself for the business. She is beautiful just the way she is!

moeee · 08-27-2003, 10:21 AM

i agree, raven is perfect just the way she is!

kingconan31 · 08-27-2003, 03:57 PM

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Originally posted by moeee
i agree, raven is perfect just the way she is!

Yes you are right

Baby_LaShay · 09-06-2003, 08:55 PM

Raven is the most beautiful actress/singer ever to me. She is mah role model and is beautiful the way she is and shouldn't change for nobody. I would die to have her shape, but noo I gotta be the skinny twig.Lol, I don't see why so many actresses/models complain, some people who don't already have that size would kill for a size 6-7. I know I would. Raven you a good person chica don't change boo!

08-14-2003, 03:10 PM	#1
jsizzle Coolest Raven Fan Senior Member Join Date: Jun 26, 2003 Location: Watching Raven-Symone grow older and get sexier... Posts: 1,188	She leaves em' Raven Kids love new film,and show By RICHARD HUFF DAILY NEWS TV EDITOR Raven meets fans of 'The Cheetah Girls' at the Hue-Man bookstore in Harlem. Raven Symone, the cute "Cosby" child who has grown into a full-fledged beautiful star on the Disney Channel's "That's So Raven," was nearly brought to tears last week.After a screening of her new Disney Channel film, "The Cheetah Girls," the youngster-packed audience cheered wildly. "It was amazing," said Raven, who has dropped the use of Symone (which is really part of her first name and not her family name, which is Pearman). "You have to be in the midst of everyone saying, 'Yeah!' and screaming, to really feel people are watching you. I was about to cry. It was just so touching." She grew up in the business - viewers first saw her as a 3-year-old on the classic "Cosby" show and she's now 17 - but she'd never before been to a screening of a film where she was the star. "The Cheetah Girls," which airs Friday at 8 p.m., is based on the book series by Deborah Gregory. It's about a diverse quartet of teenagers with dream of making it big in the music business. Besides Raven, the "Girls" are played by Adrienne Bailon, Kiely Williams and Sabrina Bryan. "It's definitely, definitely, been an experience, one of mass proportions," she said of her recent rise to leading lady. "She is a unique persona," said Gary Marsh, executive vice president of programming and production at the Disney Channel. "She has the comedic chops of Lucille Ball, the stage presence of Janet Jackson and she still has the warmth of Mary Tyler Moore. She's a comic genius." "That's So Raven" launched last season and became a hit. It targets an audience too young to have known her previous sitcom work, which also includes "Hangin' With Mr. Cooper." It also boasts a multi-cultural cast led by Raven, who is the first to admit she doesn't have a model-like shape. "I have a little tummy-tummy," she said. "I do my crunches. I'm muscular. My girls know I like to eat." Accepting her shape wasn't easy. Early on, she thought if she could just get skinny, she might land those other parts. Then came "That's So Raven," and "The Cheetah Girls" - both built around her. Raven says she's proud to be able to show off her difference. "The other teenage stars out there today, are, like, puny," she said. "Don't get me wrong, they look great. But I can't get that small. I'm telling my girls it's okay." Disney executive vice-president of disney ent. called her a comic genius.hmmm...can't argue with that,go Raven!
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08-16-2003, 10:42 AM	#2
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08-17-2003, 10:50 AM	#3
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08-27-2003, 10:21 AM	#9
moeee Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 31, 2003 Posts: 40,094	i agree with that i agree, raven is perfect just the way she is!

09-06-2003, 08:55 PM	#11
Baby_LaShay ~Raven Luva 4 Lyph~ Occasional Poster Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: Mississippi Posts: 32	Raven should always be who she wants to be! Raven is the most beautiful actress/singer ever to me. She is mah role model and is beautiful the way she is and shouldn't change for nobody. I would die to have her shape, but noo I gotta be the skinny twig.Lol, I don't see why so many actresses/models complain, some people who don't already have that size would kill for a size 6-7. I know I would. Raven you a good person chica don't change boo! Attached Images
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08-17-2003, 11:13 AM	#5
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08-26-2003, 09:18 PM	#7
bop1997 Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Aug 26, 2003 Posts: 51	I am so glad she isn't trying to starve herself for the business. She is beautiful just the way she is!