Deanna Mustard
Deanna Mustard, born November 26, 1980, is an American voice actress known for portraying Princess Daisy since Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour. Deanna Mustard currently lives in Los Angeles, California. Deanna went to Inglemoor High School in Washington, from which she has received notable mention. Deanna is known for frequently working in theatrical productions. Outside of acting, Deanna works as a Barista. Deanna likes to try and find ways to get out into the sunshine everyday, and enjoys walking.
School Life and Theatrical Interest
Deanna enjoyed school, was involved in choir and theater, and kept busy outside of school with dance. Participating in extra curricular activities introduced Deanna to a diverse group of peers. Deanna did not always want to be an actor though. She was interested in dance for most of her childhood, and wasn't actually introduced to theater until high school when she decided to audition for a one act play written by another student. Deanna was then approached by the drama teacher who persuaded her to sign up for her class. Deanna did, and she fell in love with it.
Deanna's first job was working for her grandparents, where she would answer the office telephone and file papers. As a senior, Mustard was in an advanced drama class, and graduated in 1999. Deanna joined the theater department at Cornish College of the Arts in the fall, and she received her degree in acting in the spring of 2003. Deanna loved playing Gertrude Stein in a piece called "Notorious Women." Deanna researched the role, which she has stated was a challenge. Deanna also has a special place in her hear for the character Darla Danson.
Princess Daisy
Deanna got into playing Daisy after graduating from Cornsih. She worked with an agent in Seattle, Washington when she auditioned for the voice of a young golf enthusiast. Deanna did not get the part of the golf enthusiast, but she was invited to play the part of Daisy. Deanna has a hook she uses to get back into the voice before recording, and she tends to get a little physical in the sound booth. Deanna has commented that it is a lot of fun, and that she loves playing Daisy. Deanna has also said Daisy is louder and more outspoken than Peach. Daisy's personality shines through in the Mario Strikers series, and Deanna enjoys the Mario Strikers games for that reason. Deanna has said that Daisy has quite the fan base, and that players may see more of her in the future.
Misc. Portrayals
Aside from Princess Daisy, Deanna also portrayed Baby Daisy in her debut of Mario Kart Wii. Deanna has provided voices for various minor characters throughout the Mario series as well. In Super Mario Sunshine, Deanna voices all female Piantas and the Pianta Judge. Deanna voiced White Mage, a 3rd Party Square Enix character, in Mario Hoops 3 on 3. Deanna Mustard has been providing Daisy's voice for more than half a decade, and continues to do so.
External links
- Official Cornish College of the Arts website
- Cornish College of the Arts on Wikipedia
- Deanna Mustard on IMDb
- Deanna Mustard as Michele in "Death and a Salesman"
