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{{quote2|I love [[Rosalina]]'s backstory--how she is such a powerful character, but also has a lot of kindness and a motherly side towards the Lumas.|Laura Faye Smith}} | |||
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|image=[[File:Laura Faye Smith Profile.png|230px]] | |image=[[File:Laura Faye Smith Profile.png|230px]] | ||
|role=Current voice actress for [[Rosalina]] and [[Baby Rosalina]] | |role=Current voice actress for [[Rosalina]] and [[Baby Rosalina]] | ||
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'''Laura Faye Smith''' is the current voice actress for [[Rosalina]]. She has been portraying her since ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'' for the [[Wii U]], as well as [[Baby Rosalina|her baby counterpart]] in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]'' and its [[Mario Kart 8 Deluxe|remake]] for the [[Nintendo Switch]]. In some games, however, work from [[Kerri Kane]], Rosalina's previous voice actress, was reused. In some games, such as ''[[Mario Party 10]]'' and ''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]'', where she did the voice work for Rosalina, Kerri Kane's name had been in the credits, miscredited as ''Kerry Kane''. She currently lives in {{wp|Los Angeles|Los Angeles, California}}. | |||
'''Laura Faye Smith''' is the current voice actress for [[ | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
Smith was born in San Jose, California and moved to Oregon when she was young. As a | Smith was born in San Jose, California and moved to Oregon when she was young. As a kid, she enjoyed playing ''[[Super Mario World]]'', which got her into the ''Mario'' series. Later on, when she was doing theater work, Smith constantly played ''[[WarioWare: Touched!]]'' and ''[[Mario Kart: Super Circuit]]'' with her coworkers.<ref name="The 'Shroom">The 'Shroom (June 26, 2016). [[The 'Shroom:Issue 111/Laura Faye Smith_Interview|Laura Faye Smith Interview]]. ''Super Mario Wiki''. Retrieved June 26, 2016.</ref> | ||
Before getting into the theater industry, Smith had tried to do voiceover work but didn't find enough opportunities. She was then contacted by In Both Ears, the same agency that Rosalina's original voice actor, [[Mercedes Rose]], is represented by, who got her the audition for Rosalina. In a 2016 interview,<ref name="The 'Shroom"/> Smith stated the audition was relaxed and fun and that Nintendo made her feel very comfortable. Rosalina's backstory particularly attracted Smith, who liked her being a powerful character and at the same time being kind and motherly towards the [[Luma]]s. Smith also recognized Rosalina's personality to be strongly shaped by her mother's death, which has made her strong and caring. She mentioned Rosalina's grounded nature as being similar to | Before getting into the theater industry, Smith had tried to do voiceover work but didn't find enough opportunities. She was then contacted by In Both Ears, the same agency that Rosalina's original voice actor, [[Mercedes Rose]], is represented by, who got her the audition for Rosalina. In a 2016 interview,<ref name="The 'Shroom"/> Smith stated the audition was relaxed and fun and that Nintendo made her feel very comfortable. Rosalina's backstory particularly attracted Smith, who liked her being a powerful character and at the same time being kind and motherly towards the [[Luma]]s. Smith also recognized Rosalina's personality to be strongly shaped by her mother's death, which has made her strong and caring. She mentioned Rosalina's grounded nature as being similar to her in real life. | ||
Smith has cited her voicing of Rosalina as being one of the most fun jobs she has ever had. Smith has also voiced the male [[:fireemblem:Kana|Kana]] in ''[[:fireemblem:Fire Emblem Fates|Fire Emblem Fates]]'' | Smith has cited her voicing of Rosalina as being one of the most fun jobs she has ever had. Smith has also voiced the male [[:fireemblem:Kana|Kana]] in ''[[:fireemblem:Fire Emblem Fates|Fire Emblem Fates]]'' as well as multiple other characters for {{plain link|1=[http://www.madheadgames.com/ Mad Head Games]}}. | ||
==Portrayals== | ==Portrayals== | ||
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*''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'' – Rosalina | *''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'' – Rosalina | ||
*''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'' – Rosalina | *''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'' – Rosalina | ||
*''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'' – Rosalina (with [[Kerri Kane]]) | *''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'' – Rosalina (''with [[Kerri Kane]]'') | ||
*''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]'' – Rosalina | *''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]'' – Rosalina | ||
*''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'' – Rosalina (with Kerri Kane) | *''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'' – Rosalina (''with Kerri Kane'') | ||
*''[[Super Mario Party]]'' – Rosalina | *''[[Super Mario Party]]'' – Rosalina | ||
*''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' – Rosalina / Baby Rosalina | *''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' – Rosalina / Baby Rosalina | ||
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*''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'' – Rosalina | *''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'' – Rosalina | ||
*''[[Mario Strikers: Battle League]]'' – Rosalina | *''[[Mario Strikers: Battle League]]'' – Rosalina | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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*[https://findinglagom.wordpress.com/ Official blog] | *[https://findinglagom.wordpress.com/ Official blog] | ||
*[https://inbothears.com/talent/women/commercial Talent Agency] | *[https://inbothears.com/talent/women/commercial Talent Agency] | ||
*[https://www.instagram.com/laurafayesmith/ Instagram | *[https://www.instagram.com/laurafayesmith/ Official Instagram] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
