Shelby Rabara
Shelby Rabara | |
|---|---|
 Rabara at the Florida Supercon in 2016 | |
| Born | Shelby Ann Narito Rabara October 5, 1983 |
| Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, dancer |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 1 |
Shelby Ann Narito Rabara Shum (née Rabara; born October 5, 1983) is an American actress and dancer who has appeared in a number of films, television series and commercials as both an actress and a dancer.[1] Rabara is known for providing the voice of Peridot for the Steven Universe franchise on Cartoon Network.
Early life
[edit]Rabara was born in Orange County, California.[2] She was raised by her mother in a single-parent household, along with her two siblings.[3] She graduated with a degree in world arts and cultures from the University of California, Los Angeles in 2003.[4][3]
Career
[edit]Rabara initially began her career as a dancer and was a member of the Laker Girls, the cheerleading squad of the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team.[3][5] In 2005 she won a role at her very first audition, which was for the sitcom Grounded for Life.[4] She said, in response to autistic fans of Peridot, the character she voices in Steven Universe and Steven Universe Future, that she was "happy that I can voice a character that gives people on the spectrum somebody to identify with."[6]
Rabara and her husband, Harry Shum Jr, released their first kids picture book Martee Dares to Dance on September 21st, 2024 published by independent kid publisher Gloo Books. The story is pulled from their own experiences with dance and parenting. "We wrote this book because it takes courage to dance in front of others,” say Shum and Rabara. [7]
Personal life
[edit]Rabara is of Filipino descent.[8][9]
Rabara began a relationship with actor and dancer Harry Shum Jr. in 2007. The two became engaged in October 2013 while on vacation in Hawaii[10] and were married on November 22, 2015, in Costa Rica.[11] The birth of their daughter was announced on March 28, 2019.[12]
Filmography
[edit]Live-action
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Spring Breakdown | Sorority Girl | |
| 17 Again | Cheerleader (1989) | ||
| Dance Flick | Ballet Dancer | ||
| Fame | Dancer | ||
| A Fuchsia Elephant | Shelby | Short film | |
| 2010 | The LXD: The Uprising Begins | The Dark Nurse | |
| 2011 | The LXD: Rise of the Drifts | Bella / Dark Nurse | |
| 2014 | Ballon | Marin | Short film |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Grounded for Life | Jessica | Episode: "Crazy"; replacing Miranda Cosgrove |
| The Bold and the Beautiful | Cheerleader | Episode: "Episode #1.4482" | |
| 2007 | Cold Case | 80s Female Teen Dancer | Episode: "Shuffle, Ball Change" |
| Greek | Zeta Beta Sorority Girl | Episode: "The Rusty Nail" | |
| Viva Laughlin | Casino Dancer | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| 2008 | My Name Is Earl | Jenny | Episode: "Quit Your Snitchin'" |
| 2009 | House M.D. | Corps Dancer | Episode: "Under My Skin" |
| Community | Randi | Episode: "Home Economics" | |
| 2009–10 | Glee | Shoshandra | 2 episodes |
| 2010–11 | The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers | Bella / Dark Nurse | 5 episodes |
| 2011 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Dancer #7 | Episode: "All That Cremains" |
| 2013 | Bunheads | Dancer #2 | Episode: "Next" |
| 2015 | Dr. Ken | Dancer #1 | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2016 | 2 Broke Girls | Girlfriend | Episode: "And the Sax Problem" |
| Awkward. | Mia | Recurring | |
| 2016–19 | Goliath | Sumi Sen | Recurring; 11 episodes |
| 2017 | Me and My Grandma | Heidi | Main role; 6 episodes |
| 2022 | Dollface | Lucy | S02E02 "Right-Hand Woman" |
| 2023 | 9-1-1: Lone Star | Tabitha | S04E013 "open" |
Voice roles
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Steven Universe: The Movie | Peridot |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–19 | Steven Universe | Peridot (voice) | Recurring role; 36 episodes |
| 2019–20 | Steven Universe Future | 5 episodes | |
| 2022 | Samurai Rabbit: The Usagi Chronicles | Kitsune (voice) | Main role |
| TBA | Sam Witch | Sam (voice) | Main role[13][14][15][16][17] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Voice Over Reels - Shelby Ann Rabara". Retrieved March 31, 2015.
- ^ "About - Shelby Ann Rabara". Retrieved March 31, 2015.
- ^ a b c Lu, Angela Shawn-Chi (September 24, 2004). "Bruin talent anchors Laker spirit". The Daily Bruin.
- ^ a b "Monday Muse: Shelby Rabara talks Me and My Grandma, Diversity in Hollywood and her voice". JossBecause.com. April 10, 2017. Archived from the original on December 4, 2017. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
- ^ "Pinays swing for Lakers". The Philippine Star. February 16, 2004. Archived from the original on April 13, 2017.
- ^ Stevens, Nia (October 14, 2016). "The "Steven Universe" team on the characters' evolutions". CBS News. Archived from the original on February 28, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2021.
- ^ "Actors Harry Shum Jr and Shelby Rabara Bring Passion for Dance and Ima". Gloo Books. June 24, 2024. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Henson, Joaquin M. (August 12, 2004). "Laker Girls coming to town for NBA Madness". The Philippine Star.
- ^ Farris, Christopher (February 11, 2019). "These Filipinos Are the Voices of Modern Cartoon and Anime Characters". Esquire. Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on July 8, 2019. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
- ^ Blumm, K.C. (March 8, 2014). "Mike Chang is getting married! Glee star Harry Shum, Jr. engaged to longtime love Shelby Rabara". People.
- ^ Park, Andrea (December 4, 2015). "Glee Star Harry Shum Jr. Marries Shelby Rabara". People. Retrieved December 4, 2015.
- ^ Sisavat, Monica (March 28, 2019). "She's Here! Harry Shum Jr. and Shelby Rabara Welcome a Baby Girl". PopSugar. Retrieved March 28, 2019.
- ^ "Nic Smal on Instagram: "Characadoodles 4"". Instagram. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ "SAM WITCH - Disney Enterprises, Inc. Trademark Registration". USPTO.report. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ Elite, Trademark. "SAM WITCH, A United Kingdom Trademark of Disney Enterprises, Inc.. Application Number: UK00003911055 :: Trademark Elite Trademarks". www.trademarkelite.com. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ "WebVoyage Titles". cocatalog.loc.gov. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
- ^ "Speakers | Ottawa International Animation Festival". December 4, 2021. Archived from the original on December 4, 2021. Retrieved July 22, 2023.
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