Cheryl — The Watermelon Woman Character Profile

About Cheryl

A 25-year-old African-American lesbian working at a Philadelphia video rental store. She creates a documentary to uncover the identity of 'The Watermelon Woman' and her own heritage, navigating a romantic relationship with Diana, a falling out with Tamara, and the research process.

Cheryl — Character Profile

Character Facts

Played by

Cheryl Dunye

Appears in

The Watermelon Woman (1997)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (5)

• Cheryl — Alliance Research Contact — June Walker (Cheryl Clarke)

  June Walker acts as a crucial ally and source for Cheryl's investigation.

• Cheryl — Narrative Historical Subject — Martha Page (Alexandra Juhasz)

  Martha Page is a central figure in Cheryl's historical inquiry.

• Cheryl — Professional Documentary Interviewee — Lee Edwards (Brian Freeman)

  Lee Edwards serves as a professional resource for Cheryl's research.

• Cheryl — Social Workplace Friend — Tamara (Valarie Walker)

  Cheryl and Tamara share a close friendship and workplace bond.

• Cheryl — Romantic Dating Partner — Diana (Guinevere Turner)

  Cheryl and Diana enter a romantic relationship while working together.

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More characters from The Watermelon Woman

• Diana (Guinevere Turner)
• Tamara (Valarie Walker)
• Self (Irene Dunye)
• June Walker (Cheryl Clarke)
• Fae "The Watermelon Woman" Richards (Lisa Marie Bronson)
• Self (Camille Paglia)
• Martha Page (Alexandra Juhasz)
• Shirley Hamilton (Ira Jeffries)
• CLIT Archivist (Sarah Schulman)
• Lee Edwards (Brian Freeman)
• Librarian (David Rakoff)
• Street Musician (Toshi Reagon)