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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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|born=May 10<ref>Smith, L. F. (May 20, 2013). [https://findinglagom.wordpress.com/2013/05/20/just-another-friendly-reminder-that-you-get-what-you-pay-for/ Just Another Friendly Reminder That You Get What You Pay For]. ''finding lagom''. Retrieved April 9, 2023.</ref>
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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}}.
{{quote|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}}
'''Laura Faye Smith''' is the current voice actress for [[Rosalina]] and [[Baby Rosalina]]. She has been portraying Rosalina since ''[[Super Mario 3D World]]'', and Baby Rosalina since her debut in ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''. In some games, however, work from [[Kerri Kane]], Rosalina's previous voice actress, was reused. In ''[[Mario Party 10]]'', ''[[Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash]]'', and ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'', where Smith did the voice work for Rosalina, Kane's name was listed in the credits instead, miscredited as "Kerry Kane". She currently lives in {{wp|Los Angeles|Los Angeles, California}} and married on August 7, 2005.<ref>[https://findinglagom.wordpress.com/2013/08/10/happy-anni-vegas-ersary/ Happy Anni-Vegas-ersary!]</ref>


==History==
==History==
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>
Smith was born in San Jose, California and moved to Oregon when she was young. As a child, she enjoyed playing ''[[Super Mario World]]'', which got her into the ''Super Mario'' franchise. 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 her in real life.   
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 herself.   


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]}}.
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]]'' and Noelle in ''{{wp|Genshin Impact}}'', 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]]'' &ndash; Rosalina
*''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'' &ndash; Rosalina
*''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'' &ndash; Rosalina
*''[[Mario Party: Star Rush]]'' &ndash; Rosalina
*''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'' &ndash; Rosalina (''with [[Kerri Kane]]'')
*''[[Mario Sports Superstars]]'' &ndash; Rosalina (with [[Kerri Kane]])*
*''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]'' &ndash; Rosalina
*''[[Mario Party: The Top 100]]'' &ndash; Rosalina
*''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'' &ndash; Rosalina (''with Kerri Kane'')
*''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'' &ndash; Rosalina (with Kerri Kane)*
*''[[Super Mario Party]]'' &ndash; Rosalina
*''[[Super Mario Party]]'' &ndash; Rosalina
*''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' &ndash; Rosalina / Baby Rosalina
*''[[Mario Kart Tour]]'' &ndash; Rosalina / Baby Rosalina
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*''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'' &ndash; Rosalina
*''[[Mario Golf: Super Rush]]'' &ndash; Rosalina
*''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'' &ndash; Rosalina
*''[[Mario Party Superstars]]'' &ndash; Rosalina
*''[[Mario Strikers: Battle League]]'' &ndash; Rosalina
*''[[Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope]]'' &ndash; Rosalina
*''[[Super Mario Party Jamboree]]'' &ndash; Rosalina
<nowiki>*</nowiki> - While Rosalina is voiced by Laura Faye Smith in 4 of the 5 sports in ''Mario Sports Superstars'', Kerri Kane's voice is still used for Rosalina during Golf.<ref>NintenU. (February 23, 2017). [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EapjPghrrH8 Mario Sports Superstars (3DS) - Golf Gameplay] ''YouTube''. Retrieved February 24, 2017.</ref> In a similar fashion, Kane's voice clips are reused in ''[[Mario Tennis Aces]]'', but are mixed with previous recordings made by Laura Faye Smith for ''[[Mario Kart 8]]''.


==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/ Official Instagram]
*[https://www.instagram.com/laurafayesmith/ Instagram profile]
*[https://twitter.com/laurafayesmith X profile]


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 09:41, October 17, 2024

Laura Faye Smith
Laura Faye Smith
Born May 10[1]
Super Mario–related role(s) Current voice actress for Rosalina and Baby Rosalina
“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

Laura Faye Smith is the current voice actress for Rosalina and Baby Rosalina. She has been portraying Rosalina since Super Mario 3D World, and Baby Rosalina since her debut in Mario Kart 8. In some games, however, work from Kerri Kane, Rosalina's previous voice actress, was reused. In Mario Party 10, Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash, and Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, where Smith did the voice work for Rosalina, Kane's name was listed in the credits instead, miscredited as "Kerry Kane". She currently lives in Los Angeles, California and married on August 7, 2005.[2]

History[edit]

Smith was born in San Jose, California and moved to Oregon when she was young. As a child, she enjoyed playing Super Mario World, which got her into the Super Mario franchise. Later on, when she was doing theater work, Smith constantly played WarioWare: Touched! and Mario Kart: Super Circuit with her coworkers.[3]

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,[3] 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 Lumas. 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 herself.

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 Kana in Fire Emblem Fates and Noelle in Genshin Impact, as well as multiple other characters for Mad Head Games.

Portrayals[edit]

* - While Rosalina is voiced by Laura Faye Smith in 4 of the 5 sports in Mario Sports Superstars, Kerri Kane's voice is still used for Rosalina during Golf.[4] In a similar fashion, Kane's voice clips are reused in Mario Tennis Aces, but are mixed with previous recordings made by Laura Faye Smith for Mario Kart 8.

External links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Smith, L. F. (May 20, 2013). Just Another Friendly Reminder That You Get What You Pay For. finding lagom. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  2. ^ Happy Anni-Vegas-ersary!
  3. ^ a b The 'Shroom (June 26, 2016). Laura Faye Smith Interview. Super Mario Wiki. Retrieved June 26, 2016.
  4. ^ NintenU. (February 23, 2017). Mario Sports Superstars (3DS) - Golf Gameplay YouTube. Retrieved February 24, 2017.