Tara Strong

Tara Strong, born Tara Lyn Charendoff on February 12, 1973, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, began her acting career at 13. Her early roles included stage productions and her first lead in an animated series, “Hello Kitty.” She also appeared in the CBC Television sitcom “Mosquito Lake” and took improv classes at The Second City in Toronto. Strong transitioned to Los Angeles in January 1994, quickly establishing herself in both live-action projects like “Party of Five” and “National Lampoon’s Senior Trip,” and a prolific voice acting career.

Strong’s career flourished as a voice actress, lending her voice to numerous iconic characters. Her notable roles include Bubbles in “The Powerpuff Girls,” Timmy Turner in “The Fairly OddParents,” Dil Pickles in “Rugrats,” Raven in “Teen Titans” and “Teen Titans Go!,” Ben Tennyson in “Ben 10,” and Twilight Sparkle in “My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic.” She also voiced Harley Quinn, starting with the video game “Batman: Arkham City,” and Miss Minutes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series “Loki.” Strong’s versatility extends to video games like “Final Fantasy X” and “Final Fantasy X-2” where she voiced Rikku, and “Lollipop Chainsaw” as Juliet Starling.

Throughout her career, Strong has received critical acclaim, including Emmy and Annie Award nominations. She won a Shorty Award in 2013 for “Best Actress” for her social media engagement and an Interactive Achievement Award in 2004 for her role in “Final Fantasy X-2.” Beyond her professional achievements, Strong is also recognized for her activism, utilizing her social media platform to support causes such as children with cancer and animal rescue groups, and engaging in political activism. She has maintained a consistent presence in the entertainment industry, contributing to over 600 projects.