The Cheetah Girls is a media franchise created by Deborah Gregory based on her novel series of the same name. The series began in 1999 and is about a female vocal group seeking success and fortune. In the book series, there are five Cheetah Girls, but in the first film adaptation and its sequel, there are only four, while in the third film installment, there are only three.
Characters
The main characters of the franchise are:
| Name | Nickname | Ethnicity | Portrayed by | Books | Films |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galleria Garibaldi | Bubbles | Italian-American | Raven-Symoné | All | First two |
| Chanel Simmons | Chuchie | Puerto Rican-Cuban-Dominican-American | Adrienne Bailon | All | All |
| Dorinda Rogers | Do | Irish-American | Sabrina Bryan | All | All |
| Aquanette Walker | Aqua | African-American | Kiely Williams | All except #14 and #15 | All |
| Anginette Walker | Angie or Nettie Two | African-American | N/A | All except #14 and #15 | None |
Books
The book series was written by Deborah Gregory and published by Disney Press. There are 16 books in total, each narrated by one of the Cheetah Girls. The books follow the adventures of the group as they deal with various issues such as friendship, romance, fame, family and school.
The titles of the books are:
- Wishing on a Star
- Shop in the Name of Love
- Who's 'Bout to Bounce?
- Hey, Ho, Hollywood!
- Woof, There It Is
- It's Raining Benjamins
- Dorinda's Secret
- Growl Power
- Showdown at the Okie-Dokie
- Cuchifrita Ballerina
- In the House with Mouse
- Oops, Doggy Dog!
- Get Your Vote On!
- Cinderella for a Night
- Purr-fect Harmony
- Twinkle, Twinkle, Cheetah Stars
Films
The film series was produced by Disney Channel and starred Raven-Symoné, Adrienne Bailon, Sabrina Bryan and Kiely Williams as the Cheetah Girls. The films are loosely based on the books and feature original songs by the group.
The titles of the films are:
- The Cheetah Girls (2003): The first film introduces the group as four teenage girls from New York City who dream of becoming pop stars. They enter a talent show and catch the attention of a famous record producer, Jackal Johnson, who wants to turn them into a manufactured image. The girls have to decide whether to stay true to themselves or sell out for fame.
- The Cheetah Girls 2 (2006): The sequel follows the group as they travel to Barcelona, Spain for a music festival. There, they meet a rival girl group called Marisol and Joaquin, a handsome dancer who becomes a love interest for Dorinda. The girls also face a challenge when they learn that only one act can win the festival and a record deal.
- The Cheetah Girls: One World (2008): The third and final film features only three of the original members, as Galleria has left the group to attend college in England. The remaining girls audition for a Bollywood movie and fly to India, where they meet Rahim, the film’s director, and Vikram, the film’s choreographer. The girls soon discover that they have to compete against each other for the lead role, which threatens to tear them apart.
Music
The franchise's music consists of original songs performed by the Cheetah Girls, as well as covers of popular songs. The group’s musical style is influenced by R&B, hip-hop, pop, and world music.
The group has released three studio albums and three soundtrack albums, which have all reached the Billboard 200 chart. The group has also received several awards and nominations, such as the Billboard Music Award for Soundtrack Album of the Year in 2006 and the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Duo or Group in 2008.
The titles of the albums are:
- The Cheetah Girls (2003): The soundtrack to the first film, which features eight songs by the group and two songs by other artists. The album peaked at number 33 on the Billboard 200 and was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA. The album includes the singles “Cheetah Sisters”, “Girl Power” and “Cinderella”.
- Cheetah-licious Christmas (2005): The first studio album by the group, which features 11 holiday-themed songs. The album peaked at number 74 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the RIAA. The album includes the singles “Five More Days 'Til Christmas”, “Cheetah-licious Christmas” and “The Perfect Christmas”.
- The Cheetah Girls 2 (2006): The soundtrack to the second film, which features 15 songs by the group and one song by another artist. The album peaked at number 5 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Platinum by the RIAA. The album includes the singles “The Party’s Just Begun”, “Strut” and “Amigas Cheetahs”.
- TCG (2007): The second studio album by the group, which features 11 songs. The album peaked at number 44 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the RIAA. The album includes the singles “So Bring It On”, “Fuego” and “Do No Wrong”.
- The Cheetah Girls: One World (2008): The soundtrack to the third film, which features 12 songs by the group and one song by another artist. The album peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the RIAA. The album includes the singles “One World”, “Dance Me If You Can” and “Cheetah Love”.
Video games
The video game series was developed by Gorilla Systems Corporation and published by Buena Vista Games for various platforms. The games are based on the films and feature mini-games, trivia, music videos, and karaoke modes.
The titles of the games are:
- The Cheetah Girls (2006): A game for Game Boy Advance that follows the plot of the first film. The game allows players to choose one of the four Cheetah Girls and perform various tasks to achieve their musical goals.
- The Cheetah Girls: Pop Star Sensations (2007): A game for Nintendo DS that follows the plot of the second film. The game allows players to create their own Cheetah Girl and customize her appearance, clothes and accessories. The game also features a multiplayer mode where players can compete or cooperate with each other.
- The Cheetah Girls: Passport to Stardom (2008): A game for Nintendo DS that follows the plot of the third film. The game allows players to travel to different locations around the world and perform songs from the film’s soundtrack. The game also features a photo mode where players can take pictures of their Cheetah Girl and share them with friends.
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