Tamara Braun
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Tamara Braun is an American actress born on April 18, 1971, in Evanston, Illinois. Before becoming an actress, Tamara Braun trained as a massage therapist. She does not eat dairy, and is a natural brunette. Braun was a psychology major in school and took a summer course in Shakespeare at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in England before backpacking throughout Europe with her then-boyfriend. Tamara spends her spare time enjoying writing, films, taking walks and enjoying life. Her main charity is the Therapeutic Living Centers for the Blind a not for profit agency providing programs and services for individuals who have multiple disabilities, including blindness. Another of Tamara's charities is Planned Parenthood.
Braun is best known for her Emmy-nominated portrayal of sassy Caroline "Carly" Benson-Roberts Quartermaine Corinthos on the ABC soap opera General Hospital, a role she played from 2001 to 2005. As Carly, Braun was featured very prominently as the romantic partners of characters Sonny Corinthos, portrayed by Daytime Legend Emmy winner Maurice Benard, and Lorenzo Alcazar, portrayed by Ted King.
Braun's predecessor in the role, Emmy winner Sarah Brown, was incredibly popular; however, after initial resistance, fans began to accept Braun in the role, and gained enormous popularity. After she left General Hospital, she was replaced by Jennifer Bransford. Unfortunately, only a few months later, most likely due to Bransford's limited experience, Bransford was let go and replaced by daytime legend Laura Wright, who debuted in November 2005. Carly saw heavy on-screen time for the first time since Sarah Brown originated the role in 1996.
After some time to relax after exiting her role as Carly on General Hospital, Braun got back to work as the female lead in the independent movie Little Chenier, which was filmed in Louisiana in August 2005 . Braun worked with a dialect coach to perfect a Cajun accent, and she altered her appearance by getting a bronzed tan and darkening her hair.Tamara appeared as pastry chef Rose on four episodes of the ABC sitcom Freddie as a romantic interest of both lead male characters on the show. Most recently, Tamara is filming as the female lead as Anya in the motion picture Limbo Lounge.
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[edit] Guest Appearances
- The Sentinel ep. "Sleeping Beauty" 1997 (Stacey Neumann)
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer ep. "When She Was Bad" 1997 (Tara)
- City Guys ep. "The College Girl" 1997 (Allison)
- Party of Five ep. "Parent Trap" 1998 (Marcy)
- The Magnificent Seven ep. "Witness" 1998 (Virginia)
- Buffy the Vampire Slayer ep."Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" 1998 (Girl)
- Unhappily Ever After ep. "Love Letters" 1998 (Nell)
- 7th Heaven ep. "Let's Talk About Sex" 1998 (Ellen)
- Unhappily Ever After ep. "Secrets" 1998 (Lacy)
- The Pretender ep. "Murder 101" (Claire Dunning)
- Zoe, Duncan, Jack & Jane ep. "Sympathy For Jack" 1999 (Anna)
- Off Centre ep. "Let's Meet Mike and Euan" 2001 (Lisa)
- The Tony Danza Show October 29, 2004 (Herself)
- Freddie "The War of the Rose" 2005 (Rose)
- Freddie "The Italian Job" 2005 (Rose)
- Freddie "The Two That Got Away" 2006(Rose)
- Freddie "Two Times a Lady" 2006 (Rose)
- House "House vs God" 2006 (Grace)
[edit] Filmography
- Limbo Lounge (2007) ... Anya (Principle Role)
- Little Chenier (2006) ... Marie-Louise LeBauve (Principal Role)
- Fallen Arches (1998) ... Jenny
- Soul Food (1997) ... Teri's Secretary
[edit] Awards
- 2006 MYSO Award for Best Leading Actress in a Daytime Drama for the Role of Carly Corinthos in General Hospital
- 2005 Soap Opera Digest Award for Best Leading Actress in a Daytime Drama for the Role of Carly Corinthos in General Hospital
- 2004 Daytime Emmy Nomination for Best Leading Actress in a Daytime Drama for the Role of Carly Corinthos on General Hospital
| Preceded by: Sarah Brown | Carly Corinthos actress 2001–2005 | Succeeded by: Jennifer Bransford |
