Shani Burton

Shani is one of the main characters in the series. She is voiced by:

Chiara Zanni (2004-2006)
Erin Fitzgerald (2010-2017).

In the Spanish dub of Polly Pocket: 2 Cool at the Pocket Plaza, Shani is voiced by Martha Rincon. In Polly and the Pockets, she plays a crucial role in the band as the drummer, adding rhythm and energy to their performances. She enjoys Donovan Wav and Eric Wilder and often attends Eric's concerts and watches Roll Like That.

Personality[]

Shani, a character with a unique blend of interests, loves fashion, music (especially the drums), sports, and electronics. She has a multifunction Raspberry cell phone in The Tricky Tryouts and is often seen with her laptop, a testament to her technical prowess. Her favorite popstar is Eric Wilder, and her celebrity crush is Donovan Wav. Shani's intelligence and creativity shine through as she is a technical genius who loves dismantling things to understand their inner workings. Her love for gadgets like MP3 players and headphones reflects her curiosity and inventiveness. Shani's street fashion style adds to her charm and individuality.

In her latest designs, she is much more into inventing and electronics. She is often shown in the webisodes inventing something new or obsessing over some new gadgets. She is also much more straightforward and has an analytical approach to life. Shani is a character from the 2004 series. She is voiced by Chiara Zanni.

Physical Appearance[]

Shani is African-American with thick dark brown hair, brown eyes, and darker skin. In PollyWorld, 2 Cool At the Pocket Plaza and on some of the doll's packaging, her hair was styled in two buns on both sides. However, when it is loose, it is curly, like an Afro, but gone longer, along with an orange headband.

Animated Series[]

In the new animated series, she wears glasses.

Family[]

Animated Series[]

In the 2018 animated series, Shani has two cousins named Tashida and Tori.

Friends[]

Shani is very close to her friends. Her core group includes:

Polly
Lila
Lea
Ana
Crissy
Rick
Todd
She is also friends with Polly's cousin, Pia.

Pets[]

Shani's love for animals is evident in her pet choices. She has a green parrot, Rainbow, a constant companion. Rainbow is seen in Polly and the Makeover Mess and Polly's Fabulous Pet Palace, a testament to Shani's caring nature. She also has a robot dog created and given to her by Polly in Polly and the Perfect Pets and other pets in Sparklin' Pets. This portrayal of Shani's love for her pets can evoke empathy and warmth in the audience.