Tajja Isen

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Tajja Isen
Born Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality Canadian
Occupation actress, singer-songwriter
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Tajja Isen (born 1991)[1] 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.[2]

In 2004, she portrayed Young Nala in a Toronto production of Disney's The Lion King [2] and was nominated for an Equity Emerging Artist Award for that role.[1]

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]
  • Atomic Betty Redux

Selected filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2003-2004 The Berenstain Bears Sister Bear 40 episodes
2004-2006 JoJo's Circus Trina/Princess Josephina
2004-2008 Atomic Betty Betty (title role) 78 episodes
2005-2006 Time Warp Trio Jodie
2005-2011 Jane and the Dragon Jane Turnkey (title role)
2007-2012 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)[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. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Fanfair, Ron (2009-10-29). "Gemini Award for first-time nominee". sharenews.com. Retrieved 2012-11-28. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Tajja Isen Interview". toonarific.com. 2005-12-11. Retrieved 2012-11-28. 
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 "Singer mixes rock with touch of jazz". jewishtribune.ca. 2008-12-15. Retrieved 2012-11-28. 
  4. ↑ "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. 
  5. ↑ "25th Annual Young Artist Awards - Winners and Nominations". youngartistawards.com. Retrieved 2012-11-28. 
  6. ↑ "26th Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations / Special Awards". youngartistawards.org. Retrieved 2012-11-28. 
  7. ↑ "27th Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations / Special Awards". youngartistawards.org. 2006-03-25. Retrieved 2012-11-28. 
  8. ↑ "28th Annual Young Artist Awards - Nominations / Special Awards". youngartistawards.org. 2007-03-10. Retrieved 2012-11-28. 
  9. ↑ "Gemini Awards Celebrate Comedy, Drama and Variety". broadcastermagazine.com. 2009-10-21. Retrieved 2012-11-28. 

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