Stephanie Morgenstern facts for kids
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Stephanie Morgenstern
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Morgenstern in 2021
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| Born | December 10, 1965 Canada
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| Occupation | Actress, filmmaker, screenwriter, director |
| Years active | 1978–present |
| Known for | Original English voice actress of Sailor Venus in Sailor Moon Regina in Dino Crisis Co-creator of Flashpoint |
| Spouse(s) | Mark Ellis |
Stephanie Morgenstern (born December 10, 1965) is a Canadian actress, filmmaker, and writer. She has worked in movies, TV shows, and on stage in both English and French.
Many people know Stephanie's voice from popular animated shows and video games. She was the original English voice of Sailor Venus in the Sailor Moon TV series and movies. She also voiced Regina in the Dino Crisis video game series and Yin in Yin Yang Yo!.
Besides acting, Stephanie is also a talented writer and director. She helped create and write the popular Canadian TV shows Flashpoint and X Company.
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Life and Creative Work
Stephanie Morgenstern has had a long and exciting career in entertainment. She has worked on many different projects, both in front of and behind the camera.
Creating Hit TV Shows
Stephanie and her husband, Mark Ellis, are a creative team. Together, they created Flashpoint, a Canadian police drama. The show started in 2008 and ran for five years. It was very popular and won several awards, including a Gemini and a Canadian Screen Award for Best Dramatic Series. Flashpoint was so successful that it was sold to over 50 countries around the world!
After Flashpoint, Stephanie and Mark also created X Company. This was a spy thriller set during WWII (World War II). The show was filmed in Budapest and was also sold to many countries, including France, the UK, and the United States. It was also nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Dramatic Series.
Directing and Writing Films
Stephanie has also directed and written short films. She was nominated for two Genie Awards (which are like Canadian Academy Awards) for her work. One film was called Remembrance, which she co-wrote and starred in with her husband. The other was Curtains, which she wrote, directed with her brother, and played the main role in.
Interesting Facts About Stephanie
In an interview from 2003, Stephanie shared that she has something called synesthesia. This means that when she experiences one sense, like hearing a sound, she might also experience another sense, like seeing a color. It's a unique way of experiencing the world! Stephanie also trains in Krav Maga, a type of martial arts.
Acting Roles
Stephanie Morgenstern has acted in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of her most notable roles.
Voice Acting Roles
Stephanie is well-known for her voice work in animated shows and video games.
- Sailor Venus: She was the voice of Mina, also known as Sailor Venus, in the English version of the Sailor Moon TV series and movies.
- Regina: She voiced the character Regina in the popular video games Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2.
- Yin: She was the voice of Yin in the animated TV series Yin Yang Yo!.
- Other Voices: She also voiced characters like Princess Lila and Emma in The Smoggies, Tiger Lily in Rupert, and Princess Flame in Blazing Dragons.
Movie Roles
Stephanie has appeared in several feature films.
- The Sweet Hereafter (1997): She played Allison in this movie.
- Maelström (2000): She played Claire Gunderson.
- Julie and Me (Revoir Julie) (1998): She played Juliet.
- Jacob Two-Two Meets the Hooded Fang (1978): She was the narrator.
Television Appearances
Stephanie has also had roles in various TV series.
- Flashpoint (2008, 2009): She had small roles as a hostage and a female officer in the show she co-created.
- Forever Knight (1994): She played a young Katherine Barrington.
- This Is Wonderland (2004): She had a recurring role as Leslie Clark.
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Stephanie Morgenstern in 2021
