Shelby Rabara
Shelby Rabara | |
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| Born | Shelby Ann Narito Rabara October 5, 1983[1] |
| Alma mater | University of California |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse | |
Shelby Ann Narito Rabara (born October 5, 1983) is a Filipino-American actress and dancer. She has appeared in a number of films, television series, and commercials as both an actress and a dancer.[2] Rabara is known for providing the voice of Peridot on the Cartoon Network series Steven Universe. She was previously a member of the Laker Girls; the cheerleading squad of basketball team Los Angeles Lakers.[3]
Personal life
Rabara was born in Orange County, California. She was raised by her mother in a single-parent household, along with her two siblings.[3] Rabara is of Filipino descent.[4] She graduated with a degree in world arts and cultures from the University of California, Los Angeles.[5]
Rabara began a relationship with Costa Rican-American actor and dancer Harry Shum, Jr. in 2007. The two became engaged in October 2013 while on vacation in Hawaii,[6] and were married on November 22, 2015 in Costa Rica.[7] The couple reside in a 3-bedroom 1930s home in the Hollywood Hills.[8]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Spring Breakdown | Sorority Girl | |
| 2009 | 17 Again | Cheerleader (1989) | |
| 2009 | Dance Flick | Ballet Dancer | |
| 2009 | Fame | Dancer | |
| 2009 | 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
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Grounded for Life | Jessica | Episode: "Crazy" |
| 2005 | The Bold and the Beautiful | Cheerleader | Episode: "Episode #1.4482" |
| 2007 | Cold Case | 80s Female Teen Dancer | Episode: "Shuffle, Ball Change" |
| 2007 | Greek | Zeta Beta Sorority Girl | Episode: "The Rusty Nail" |
| 2007 | 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" |
| 2009 | 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" |
| 2015–present | Steven Universe | Peridot (voice) | Main; 20 episodes |
| 2016 | 2 Broke Girls | Girlfriend | Episode: "And the Sax Problem" |
| 2016 | Awkward. | Mia | Recurring |
References
- ^ "Personal Details for Shelby Ann Narito Rabara, "California Birth Index, 1905–1995"". FamilySearch. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
- ^ "Voice Over Reels - Shelby Ann Rabara". Retrieved March 31, 2015.
- ^ a b Shawn-Chi Lu, Angela (September 24, 2004). "Bruin talent anchors Laker spirit". The Daily Bruin.
- ^ Henson, Joaquin M. (August 12, 2004). "Laker Girls coming to town for NBA Madness". The Philippine Star.
- ^ "About - Shelby Ann Rabara". Retrieved March 31, 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ David, Mark (February 6, 2014). "Glee Hoofer Harry Shum Jr. Buys Hollywood Hills Home". Variety.