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| name = Teresa
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| first = 1988
| first = 1988
| creator = [[Ruth Handler]], [[Mattel]]
| creator = [[Ruth Handler]], [[Mattel]]
| voice = [[Katie Crown]] in ''[[Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse]]''
| voice = [[Katie Crown]] in ''[[Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse]]''<br>Cristina Milizia in ''[[Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures]]''
| nickname = Sporty
| nickname = Sporty
| occupation = [[Fashion designer]]
| occupation = [[Fashion designer]]
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| caption = Barbie Basics Teresa in 2011.
| caption = Barbie Basics Teresa in 2011.
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'''Teresa''' is a [[Mattel]] [[fashion doll]] who is marketed as one of [[Barbie]]'s fictional friends. Teresa debuted in the "California Dream Teresa" doll in 1988 and since then, she has been one of the frequently featured female companion in the toy line.
'''Teresa''' is a [[Mattel]] [[fashion doll]] marketed as one of [[Barbie]]'s fictional friends. The first Teresa doll debuted as the 'California Dream Teresa' doll in 1988 and, since then, has been a recurring character in the Barbie toy line.


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==History==
In a trailer for the 2008 movie ''[[Barbie and the Diamond Castle]]'', the narrator describes Teresa as Barbie's best friend.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A5BC_dZYTI&t=9 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211215/0A5BC_dZYTI |archive-date=2021-12-15 |url-status=live|title=2008 Barbie & Teresa In The Diamond Castle Movie Trailer HQ |website=[[YouTube]] |date=5 March 2008 |quote=Starring Barbie and her best friend Teresa. Join Barbie and Teresa in their first best friends movie. Together they travel to save their new friend Melody.}}{{cbignore}}</ref>
Teresa was introduced as part of the ''California Dream'' line of dolls in 1988.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MSN |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/the-fascinating-story-of-teresa-barbies-brilliant-latina-best-friend-unveiled-in-1988-as-a-tech-genius/ar-AA1e8z31 |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=www.msn.com}}</ref> In 1999, it was established that her last name was Rivera, confirming her identity as the first [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Latina]] Barbie doll.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Martínez |first=Alonso |date=2023-07-20 |title=Barbie and diversity: a long journey of criticism and change |url=https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-07-20/barbie-and-diversity-a-long-journey-of-criticisms-and-change.html |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=EL PAÍS English |language=en-us}}</ref>

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== History ==
To counteract the criticisms that Barbie was a [[sex symbol]], Mattel was compelled to issue companions for Barbie.<ref>[http://xroads.virginia.edu/~class/barbie/barb2.html Why Skipper and Midge were created]</ref> Some of these are her boyfriend [[Ken (Barbie)|Ken]], the [[African American]] Christie, Barbie's cousin [[Francie (Barbie)|Francie]] and Barbie's little sister [[Skipper (Barbie)|Skipper]]. [[Midge (Barbie)|Midge]] appeared in 1963 and was marketed as Barbie's first best friend.<ref>[http://www.dollrestoration.com/midge.htm Pictures and information about Midge] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070208113310/http://dollrestoration.com/midge.htm |date=2007-02-08 }}</ref> Midge was discontinued in 1967.{{cn|date=May 2024}}

Over the years, Barbie's family tree expanded and soon Barbie would have many diverse and multicultural friends. Among these was Teresa, who was depicted as being [[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Latina]]. She appeared in 1988 in the ''California Dream'' line alongside Barbie, Ken, Christie and Midge. It wasn't until 2004 when Christie was discontinued that Teresa would become Barbie's most frequent companion to date, aside from Ken.{{cn|date=May 2024}}


Teresa has been seen in various Barbie-related media such as books, magazines, video games and movies such as ''[[Barbie & the Diamond Castle]]'', ''[[Barbie and the Three Musketeers]]'', ''[[Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale]]'' and ''[[Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse]]''.<ref>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/b0ttledwater/3751698438/ Barbie and her Fabulous Friends sticker book]</ref>
Teresa has been seen in various Barbie-related media such as books, magazines, video games and movies such as ''[[Barbie & the Diamond Castle]]'', ''[[Barbie and the Three Musketeers]]'', ''[[Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale]]'' and ''[[Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse]]''.<ref>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/b0ttledwater/3751698438/ Barbie and her Fabulous Friends sticker book]</ref>


In Barbie Software games, she is voiced by [[Grey Delisle]].{{cn|date=May 2024}}
In Barbie Software games, she is voiced by [[Grey DeLisle]].<ref>{{Citation |title=Barbie Horse Adventures: Mystery Ride |date=2003-09-16 |type=Adventure |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt12968994/ |access-date=2024-07-09 |others=Anndi McAfee, Grey Griffin, Kath Soucie |publisher=Blue Monkey Studios}}</ref>


==Personality Traits==
==Personality traits==
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According to Barbie, Teresa is a brilliant cook and one of her favorite activities is to bake muffins.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dreamhouse.barbie.com/en-US/episodes/04|title=Play Barbie : Home Page}}</ref> According to Teresa's B Friends profile, she has made 3,120 cupcakes to date; she has also rescued 36 stray animals.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dreamhouse.barbie.com/en-US/cast/teresa|title=Play Barbie : Home Page}}</ref>

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According to Barbie, Teresa is a brilliant cook and one of her favorite activities is to make muffins.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dreamhouse.barbie.com/en-US/episodes/04|title=Play Barbie : Home Page}}</ref> According to Teresa's B Friends profile, she has made 3,120 cupcakes to date; she has also rescued 36 stray animals.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://dreamhouse.barbie.com/en-US/cast/teresa|title=Play Barbie : Home Page}}</ref>


Teresa is also said to like spending her free time reading gossip magazines about celebrities and shopping at flea markets. Teresa states that her likes are "baking cupcakes, good karma, vintage clothing stores, tall waves at the beach, tall boys at the beach!"{{cn|date=May 2024}}
Teresa is also said to like spending her free time reading gossip magazines about celebrities and shopping at flea markets. Teresa states that her likes are "baking cupcakes, good karma, vintage clothing stores, tall waves at the beach, tall boys at the beach!"{{cn|date=May 2024}}


== Film Appearances ==
==Film appearances==
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==Residence==
==Residence==
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Teresa lives in [[Malibu, California]], in "Casa de Teresa" in the fictional Barbie World. She is neighbor of both Barbie and Ryan, as "Casa de Teresa" is located at the left side of the [[Barbie Dreamhouse]] and the right side of The Ryan Mansion.<ref>[http://dreamhouse.barbie.com/en-US/map] 2012</ref>

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Teresa lives in [[Malibu, California]] in "Casa de Teresa" in the fictional Barbie World. She is a neighbor of both Barbie and Ryan, as "Casa de Teresa" is located at the left side of the [[Barbie Dreamhouse]] and the right side of The Ryan Mansion.<ref>[http://dreamhouse.barbie.com/en-US/map] 2012</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
*[[List of Barbie's friends and family]]
*[[Mickey Mouse Clubhouse]]


==Notes and references==
==Notes and references==

Latest revision as of 16:49, 17 September 2024

Teresa
First appearance1988
Created byRuth Handler, Mattel
Voiced byKatie Crown in Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse
Cristina Milizia in Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures
In-universe information
Full nameTeresa Rivera
NicknameSporty
GenderFemale
TitleTeresa
OccupationFashion designer
RelativesDrew (cousin)
NationalityHispanic

Teresa is a Mattel fashion doll marketed as one of Barbie's fictional friends. The first Teresa doll debuted as the 'California Dream Teresa' doll in 1988 and, since then, has been a recurring character in the Barbie toy line.

History

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Teresa was introduced as part of the California Dream line of dolls in 1988.[1] In 1999, it was established that her last name was Rivera, confirming her identity as the first Latina Barbie doll.[2]

Teresa has been seen in various Barbie-related media such as books, magazines, video games and movies such as Barbie & the Diamond Castle, Barbie and the Three Musketeers, Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale and Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse.[3]

In Barbie Software games, she is voiced by Grey DeLisle.[4]

Personality traits

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According to Barbie, Teresa is a brilliant cook and one of her favorite activities is to bake muffins.[5] According to Teresa's B Friends profile, she has made 3,120 cupcakes to date; she has also rescued 36 stray animals.[6]

Teresa is also said to like spending her free time reading gossip magazines about celebrities and shopping at flea markets. Teresa states that her likes are "baking cupcakes, good karma, vintage clothing stores, tall waves at the beach, tall boys at the beach!"[citation needed]

Film appearances

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Year Title Role Voice
2003 Barbie of Swan Lake Fairy Queen Kathleen Barr
2008 Barbie & the Diamond Castle Herself/Alexa Cassidy Ladden
2009 Barbie and the Three Musketeers Viveca Kira Tozer
2010 Barbie in a Mermaid Tale Hadley Maryke Hendrikse
2010 Barbie: A Fashion Fairytale Herself Maryke Hendrikse
2012–15 Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse Herself Katie Crown
2016 Barbie: Spy Squad Herself Jenny Pellicer
2016 Barbie: Dreamtopia Herself Jenny Pellicer
2017 Barbie: Video Game Hero Herself Sienna Bohn
2018–present Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures Herself Cristina Milizia

Residence

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Teresa lives in Malibu, California, in "Casa de Teresa" in the fictional Barbie World. She is neighbor of both Barbie and Ryan, as "Casa de Teresa" is located at the left side of the Barbie Dreamhouse and the right side of The Ryan Mansion.[7]

See also

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Notes and references

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  1. ^ "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  2. ^ Martínez, Alonso (2023-07-20). "Barbie and diversity: a long journey of criticism and change". EL PAÍS English. Retrieved 2024-07-09.
  3. ^ Barbie and her Fabulous Friends sticker book
  4. ^ Barbie Horse Adventures: Mystery Ride (Adventure), Anndi McAfee, Grey Griffin, Kath Soucie, Blue Monkey Studios, 2003-09-16, retrieved 2024-07-09{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  5. ^ "Play Barbie : Home Page".
  6. ^ "Play Barbie : Home Page".
  7. ^ [1] 2012
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