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Apr 2023
41m 45s

Lauren Tom on Voice Acting, Joo Dee, and...

NICKELODEON
About this episode
We're joined by Lauren Tom, the multi-talented actor and voice artist who brought to life Joo Dee, the smiling guide of Ba Sing Se and so many other memorable characters. Listen as Janet and Dante chat with Lauren about her prolific career in voiceover and on-screen acting, her success as a writer, mother, and being such a prominent figure in the Asian artis ... Show More
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