Tajja Isen
| Tajja Isen | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June 29, 1991 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Actress, singer-songwriter |
| Years active | 2001–present |
Tajja Isen (born June 29, 1991 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian actress and singer-songwriter best known for voicing the title 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
At 12 years old, Isen began her voice acting career with The Berenstain Bears.[1] In 2004, she portrayed Young Nala in a Toronto production of Disney's The Lion King [1] and was nominated for an Equity Emerging Artist Award for that role.[2] Since 2008, she has been working on releasing her first solo album.[3] She cites Tori Amos, Kate Bush and Paul McCartney as some of her influences.[3]
Discography
- Atomic Betty (2005)[4]
Selected filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–04 | The Berenstain Bears | Sister Bear | 40 episodes |
| 2003–06 | The Save-Ums | Jazzi | 45 episodes |
| 2004–06 | JoJo's Circus | Trina/Princess Josephina | 11 episodes |
| 2004–08 | Atomic Betty | Betty (title role) | 78 episodes |
| 2005–06 | Time Warp Trio | Jodie Arthur | episodes 20-26, voiced by Sarah Gadon from 1-14 |
| 2005–08 | Miss BG | BG/singer | opening and closing songs |
| 2005–11 | Jane and the Dragon | Jane Turnkey (title role) | 26 episodes |
| 2007–present | Super Why! | Princess Pea | 80 episodes |
| 2011–present | Mia and Me | Yuko | 26 episodes |
| 2016–present | Polly and the Zhu Zhu Pets | Pipsqueak | 26 episodes |
Awards
- 2004 – Young Artist Awards- Best Performance In A Voice-Over Role – Nominated (Berenstain Bears)[5]
- 2005 – Young Artist Awards- Best Performance In A Voice-Over Role – Won (Atomic Betty)[3][6]
- 2006 – Young Artist Awards- Best Performance In A Voice-Over Role – Won (Atomic Betty)[3][7]
- 2007 – ACTRA Awards- Outstanding Performance - Voice – Nominated (Atomic Betty)[3]
- 2007 – Young Artist Awards- Best Performance In A Voice-Over Role – Won (Jane and the Dragon)[8]
- 2009 – Gemini Awards- Best Individual or Ensemble Performance in an Animated Television Show or Series – Won (Atomic Betty)[9]
References
- 1 2 "Tajja Isen Interview". toonarific.com. 2005-12-11. Retrieved 2012-11-28.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "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.