Tara Strong

Tara Strong is a Canadian-American actress known for her extensive work as a voice performer in the animation and video game industries. Strong began her acting career at age 13 in Toronto, Canada, appearing in television, film, and musical theater productions. She landed her first lead in an animated series as the title character in "Hello Kitty" before relocating to Los Angeles, where her resume included her own sitcom and more than 20 animated series.

Strong has voiced a wide range of characters in major animated franchises. Her roles include Barbara Gordon/Batgirl in "The New Batman Adventures," Timmy Turner and Poof in "The Fairly OddParents," Bubbles in "The Powerpuff Girls," Ben Tennyson in "Ben 10," and Twilight Sparkle in "My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic." She succeeded Arleen Sorkin as the voice of Harley Quinn, beginning with the video game "Batman: Arkham City," and has reprised the role across multiple games, animated series, and films. Strong's film credits include "Spirited Away," "Ice Age," and "Hoodwinked!"

In the video game industry, Strong has received recognition from the Annie Awards and Daytime Emmys, and won an Interactive Achievement Award from the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences for her role as Rikku in "Final Fantasy X-2." She has been nominated five times for Annie Awards and won the Shorty Award for Best Actress for her use of social media. The Behind the Voice Actors website named her Voice Actress of the Year. With more than 600 credits, Strong is among the most prolific voice actors in the business.

Strong has also expanded into live-action roles, voicing Miss Minutes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series "Loki" and appearing in the Canadian series "Pretty Hard Cases" as Tiggy Sullivan. She regularly attends fan conventions such as Comic-Con, where she performs live character voices and participates in panels, engaging with audiences of all ages.

Outside of her on-screen work, Strong is active in philanthropy and advocacy. She has used her social media presence to raise funds for children with cancer and animal rescue organizations, and supports anti-bullying initiatives. She was formerly co-owner of VoiceStarz, an online company that provided training for aspiring voice-over artists. Strong's career spans animation, gaming, and live-action storytelling, making her a prominent figure in popular culture.