Grace Sakura Rolek is an actress and producer known for her extensive voice acting career in animated series and video games, bringing characters to life for various brands and audiences. After achieving widespread recognition for her career-defining role as Connie Maheswaran in Cartoon Network’s critically acclaimed animated series ‘Steven Universe’ (2013-2019), Grace Sakura Rolek has built an extensive and versatile career as an actress and producer. She reprised her role as Connie for ‘Steven Universe: The Movie’ (2019) and the subsequent series ‘Steven Universe Future’ (2019-2020), solidifying her integral contribution to the franchise. Her foundational voice work includes significant roles like Marlene Wallace in ‘Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children’ (2005) and Lucy van Pelt in ‘Happiness Is a Warm Blanket, Charlie Brown’ (2011).
Expanding her creative footprint, Grace Sakura Rolek made her directorial debut with the short film ‘Mailboxes’ (2018), for which she also served as a producer and writer. Recent notable video game roles include ‘Fallout 76: Wastelanders’ (2020), ‘Final Fantasy VII: The First Soldier’ (2021), ‘Saints Row’ (2022), and ‘Seven Knights 2’ (2022). Rolek has also contributed as additional crew for major motion pictures like ‘Wonder’ (2017) and ‘Scream’ (2022), demonstrating her comprehensive involvement in voice production through ADR loop groups. In 2023, Rolek continued her prolific voice work with roles in ‘Harry Potter: Magic Awakened’, ‘Call of Dragons’, and the highly anticipated Bethesda Softworks title ‘Starfield’.
Her recent on-screen work spans ‘I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson’ (2023), ‘The Fidgets’ (2023), and ‘Faraway’ (2024). Engaging directly with her fanbase, she has made multiple public appearances at major conventions including Cartoon Fair in France, Florida Supercon, and Beach City Con. Upcoming projects further highlight her ongoing demand, with confirmed roles for ‘That Alien, Sound’ (2025) and ‘Other Half’ (2025).