Raven A Star From The Start Author:Mary Boone Raven (formerly known as Raven-Symone) is a talented 18-year-old singer and actress who has been working steadily since she was 3. She stars in That's So Raven, a comedy about an off-beat teanager who can see into the future. It currently is Disney's top rated sitcom, with 6.5 million views per show.