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In 2004, she portrayed Young Nala in a Toronto production of Disney's ''The Lion King'' <ref name="toonarific-interview">{{cite web|url=http://www.toonarific.com/interview.php?interview_id=28|title=Tajja Isen Interview|date=2005-12-11|publisher=toonarific.com|accessdate=2012-11-28}}</ref> and was nominated for an Equity Emerging Artist Award for that role.<ref name="sharenews-2009">{{cite news|last=Fanfair|first=Ron|url=http://sharenews.com/archives/features20091029gemini-award-first-time-nominee/|title=Gemini Award for first-time nominee|date=2009-10-29|publisher=sharenews.com|accessdate=2012-11-28}}</ref> | ||
| Since 2008, she has been working on releasing her first solo album.<ref name="jewishtribune-2008">{{cite news|url=http://www.jewishtribune.ca/uncategorized/2008/12/15/singer-mixes-rock-with-touch-of-jazz|title=Singer mixes rock with touch of jazz|date=2008-12-15|publisher=jewishtribune.ca|accessdate=2012-11-28}}</ref> She cites ], ] and ] as some of her influences.<ref name="jewishtribune-2008" /> | Since 2008, she has been working on releasing her first solo album.<ref name="jewishtribune-2008">{{cite news|url=http://www.jewishtribune.ca/uncategorized/2008/12/15/singer-mixes-rock-with-touch-of-jazz|title=Singer mixes rock with touch of jazz|date=2008-12-15|publisher=jewishtribune.ca|accessdate=2012-11-28}}</ref> She cites ], ] and ] as some of her influences.<ref name="jewishtribune-2008" /> | ||
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| Tajja Isen | |
|---|---|
| Born | Tajja Isen 1990 or 1991 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Occupation(s) | actress, singer-songwriter |
| Website | Myspace profile |
Tajja Isen (born 1990 or 1991) is a Canadian actress and singer-songwriter who is best known for voicing the titular character in the television series Atomic Betty. She has several other voice credits, including the voice of Samantha in the movie Franklin and the Turtle Lake Treasure, Jane in the television series Jane and the Dragon, Jodie in the television series Time Warp Trio, and Sister Bear in the television series The Berenstain Bears.
Biography
Tajja Isen was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. At ten years old, she began her voice acting career with The Berenstain Bears.
In 2004, she portrayed Young Nala in a Toronto production of Disney's The Lion King and was nominated for an Equity Emerging Artist Award for that role.
Since 2008, she has been working on releasing her first solo album. She cites Tori Amos, Kate Bush and Paul McCartney as some of her influences.
Discography
- Atomic Betty (2005)
Selected filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-2004 | The Berenstain Bears | Sister Bear | 40 episodes |
| 2004-2008 | Atomic Betty | Betty | |
| 2005-2011 | Jane and the Dragon | Jane Turnkey | |
| 2005-2006 | Time Warp Trio | Jodie | |
| 2004-2006 | JoJo's Circus | Trina/Princess Josephina | |
| 2007-present | Super Why! | Princess Pea | 80 episodes |
| 2011-present | Mia and Me | Yuko |
Awards
- 2004 – Young Artist Awards- Best Performance In A Voice-Over Role – Nominated (Berenstain Bears)
- 2005 – Young Artist Awards- Best Performance In A Voice-Over Role – Won (Atomic Betty)
- 2006 – Young Artist Awards- Best Performance In A Voice-Over Role – Won (Atomic Betty)
- 2007 – ACTRA Awards- Outstanding Performance - Voice – Nominated (Atomic Betty)
- 2007 – Young Artist Awards- Best Performance In A Voice-Over Role – Won (Jane and the Dragon)
- 2009 – Gemini Awards- Best Individual or Ensemble Performance in an Animated Television Show or Series – Won (Atomic Betty)
References
- ^ Fanfair, Ron (2009-10-29). "Gemini Award for first-time nominee". sharenews.com. Retrieved 2012-11-28.
- ^ "Tajja Isen Interview". toonarific.com. 2005-12-11. Retrieved 2012-11-28.
- ^ "Singer mixes rock with touch of jazz". jewishtribune.ca. 2008-12-15. Retrieved 2012-11-28.
- "KOCH Records Announces Exclusive Audio Deal With Skywriter Entertainment and Breakthrough Publishing for Hit Children's Property, "Atomic Betty"". newsblaze.com. 2005-10-04. Retrieved 2012-11-28.
- "25th Annual Young Artist Awards - Winners and Nominations". youngartistawards.com. Retrieved 2012-11-28.
- "26th Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations / Special Awards". youngartistawards.org. Retrieved 2012-11-28.
- "27th Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations / Special Awards". youngartistawards.org. 2006-03-25. Retrieved 2012-11-28.
- "28th Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations / Special Awards". youngartistawards.org. 2007-03-10. Retrieved 2012-11-28.
- "Gemini Awards Celebrate Comedy, Drama and Variety". broadcastermagazine.com. 2009-10-21. Retrieved 2012-11-28.