Tara Strong
Early Life and Education
Tara Lyn Charendoff was born on February 12, 1973, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. She is of Jewish descent. Her interest in performing began at an early age, with a focus on voice acting and singing. She attended Forest Hill Collegiate Institute, a public high school renowned for its performing arts program. She later studied at The Second City in Toronto, a well-known improvisational theatre.
Career
Tara Strong's career began in the early 1980s when she started doing voice work for animated television series. Her first major role was in the Canadian animated series The Raccoons, where she voiced the character of Donna. This was followed by a string of successful roles in various animated series such as The Care Bears, Hello Kitty's Furry Tale Theater, and Beetlejuice.
In the 1990s, Strong moved to Los Angeles, California, to further her career in voice acting. She quickly found success in the United States, landing roles in popular animated series such as Rugrats, The Powerpuff Girls, and Batman: The Animated Series.
Strong is perhaps best known for her role as the voice of Twilight Sparkle in the animated series My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. Her performance in this role has garnered her critical acclaim and a large fan following.
Personal Life
Tara Strong is married to Craig Strong, a former American actor turned real estate agent. They have two sons together. Strong is known for her philanthropy, often using her fame to raise awareness and funds for various charities. She is also an active member of the voice acting community and frequently participates in conventions and fan events.
Awards and Recognition
Throughout her career, Tara Strong has received numerous awards and nominations for her work in voice acting. She has been nominated for the Annie Award multiple times and won the award for Outstanding Achievement in Voice Acting in an Animated TV/Broadcast Production in 2013 for her role in My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic.
