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Tanya Burr
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Burr in 2020
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| Born | 9 June 1989 |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Jim Chapman
(m. 2015; div. 2019) |
| Children | 1 |
| YouTube information | |
| Years active | 2009–present |
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| Subscribers | 3.32 million |
| Total views | 28.73 million |
| Network | Gleam Futures |
| Subscriber and view counts updated as of 14 October 2020. | |
Tanya Burr (born June 9, 1989) is an English YouTuber and actress. She started posting videos about makeup and fashion on her YouTube channel in 2009. Later, in 2017, Tanya began working as an actress. She has appeared in TV shows like Bulletproof and Holby City. She was also in the 2021 movie Twist.
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Early Life and Education
Tanya Burr grew up in Norwich, Norfolk, England. She went to Long Stratton High School and then to Notre Dame for her sixth form studies. After finishing school, she trained to become a makeup artist. Her first job was at the beauty counter in Jarrold's department store in Norwich.
Tanya's Career Journey
Starting on YouTube
In 2009, while working at Jarrold's, Tanya got an idea from her sister-in-law, Samantha Chapman. Samantha was also a makeup artist and had a YouTube channel. Tanya decided to create her own YouTube channel too.
Two years later, Tanya left her job to focus completely on her YouTube channel. Her first videos taught people how to do makeup like famous celebrities. Over time, she started making videos about fashion, style, and even baking.
Tanya has worked with many other famous YouTubers. Some of them include Zoe Sugg, Louise Pentland, Alfie Deyes, Tyler Oakley, and Joe Sugg. She also appeared on the cover of Glamour UK magazine in December 2015. In November 2016, she was on the cover of Stylist magazine.
Moving into Acting
In 2017, Tanya Burr started her acting career. She first appeared in a short film called Disconnect. She also had a small role as an extra in the TV series Bulletproof on Sky.
In May 2018, Tanya made her first big appearance on stage. She played the main character, Ella, in a play called Confidence by Judy Upton. After that, she starred in the 2019 movie Hurt by Paradise, playing the role of Maud. This movie was shown for the first time at the Edinburgh Film Festival in June 2019. Later that year, Tanya was also in the BBC medical TV show Holby City.
Other Projects and Books
In 2014, Tanya Burr started her own makeup brand. It was called Tanya Burr Cosmetics and was sold at the British store Superdrug. The brand stopped making products in 2018.
Tanya has also written three books. Her first book, Love, Tanya, came out in 2015. It shared tips on beauty, making videos, and baking. In 2016, she released a cookbook called Tanya Bakes. Her third book, Tanya's Christmas, was published in 2017.
Personal Life
Tanya Burr met fellow YouTuber Jim Chapman in 2007. They got engaged in December 2012. Tanya and Jim got married on September 3, 2015, at Babington House in Somerset. They shared the happy news on their social media pages a few days later.
On March 12, 2019, Tanya announced on Instagram that she and Jim had decided to separate. Later, on June 14, 2022, Tanya shared on Instagram that she was expecting her first child with her partner, Dan. Their son was born in October 2022.
Film and Stage Roles
Tanya Burr has appeared in several films and TV shows, as well as on stage.
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2017 | Disconnect | Sophie |
| 2018 | Bulletproof | Rebecca |
| 2019 | Hurt by Paradise | Maud |
| 2019 | Holby City | Joanne Pearsons |
| 2021 | Twist | Rosie |
| Year | Title | Role | Venue |
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| 2018 | Confidence | Ella | Southwark Playhouse |
See also
In Spanish: Tanya Burr para niños
