Last Airbender Star (Toph) Quit Hollywood for Yale | Michaela Murphy

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    Michaela Murphy grew up fast. She started taking care of herself at age 6 - and at age 12 - she voiced Toph in Avatar: The Last Airbender. She stopped to continue school and recently graduated from Yale - where she faced a whole new set of challenges and discovered a new dream.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 169

  • @neelo821
    @neelo821 Рік тому +581

    She still has that distinctive tone in her voice. 😃

  • @Goldmight
    @Goldmight Рік тому +259

    Knowing hollywood, she made the right choice.

    • @Jrpyify
      @Jrpyify 10 місяців тому +25

      Yeah I wouldn't let my teenagers anywhere near Hollywood. It's always been an exploitative sesspool.

    • @SkyHighBeyondReach
      @SkyHighBeyondReach 7 місяців тому +3

      Exactly!!!

  • @steve-from-toronto
    @steve-from-toronto 10 місяців тому +419

    Key to her success as a voice actor is that her voice is crystal clear. Her speaking style is so clean, and her tone is beautiful and bright. I worked in advertising for many years and hired many voice-over artists. Part of it is genetics; you get the voice that you get. Part is personality; her intellect, warmth and optimism shines through in her voice. It’s a great package. Her voice is wonderful.

    • @AkodoNoEyes
      @AkodoNoEyes 9 місяців тому +6

      Her style is so legit.

    • @ncard00
      @ncard00 7 місяців тому +2

      Timestamps for this interview please.

  • @honnorgaurd
    @honnorgaurd 7 місяців тому +54

    Leading her own life just like Toph did. She really is Toph at heart through and through. Mad respect to her decision and pushing for her own choice of life for herself

  • @Carsonk7272
    @Carsonk7272 Рік тому +1066

    The voice behind Toph has absolutely no business being so freaking attractive

    • @revletxannic6865
      @revletxannic6865 11 місяців тому +83

      aggressively attractive fr

    • @Nodnarb69
      @Nodnarb69 11 місяців тому +23

      @@revletxannic6865not aggressive as I was to my stick

    • @rick3461
      @rick3461 10 місяців тому +11

      “Nuh uh!”
      If you get that reference, we’re friends.

    • @awakentotruthmichaelsmith4698
      @awakentotruthmichaelsmith4698 10 місяців тому +12

      She is beautiful

    • @ncard00
      @ncard00 10 місяців тому +6

      I think she’s a little too skinny, but as long as it’s not unhealthy, it’s fine, and it’s far more healthy than being overweight.

  • @egb50000
    @egb50000 7 місяців тому +19

    Not only she's smart, funny, and pretty, she's just so down to Earth. She's awesome! Thank you for voicing one of my favorite characters.

  • @-alfeim2919
    @-alfeim2919 Рік тому +300

    Kudos for Michaela! Such a self-made woman. I love how she articulated her experience, without self pity, but with so much integrity and gratitude towards her mother! I'm really thankful that she shares her story with us, that could help anyone who had go through similar experiences, me included.
    I would totally love to see her movie. She reminds me of Jordannian actress named Jonna Arida, from Netflix series, they both got this infectious quirkiness and joy to them, and they are both red headed!

    • @trykarat
      @trykarat  Рік тому +13

      yess she's a star!!

    • @blakerunyon09
      @blakerunyon09 11 місяців тому +5

      Totally, she's awesome. And I think there are no self made people. For instance, the fact her mom sat her down and made her plan how to achieve her goals, that is foundational. Also the independence she gained through being home alone. Going to a rigorous high school that taught her math to a level to get her into Yale.
      None of this is to minimize her achievements in any way. She had to show up, do the work, and maintain a good attitude. And it's a community that creates successful people.

  • @ortigozaseb
    @ortigozaseb Рік тому +124

    she (toph) was my favorite character growing up, and i was inspired by how cool toph was, glad to know that Michaela is even cooler❤

    • @Jrpyify
      @Jrpyify 10 місяців тому +2

      "She was taking care of herself since age 6", yeah you can kind of hear that in Toph. It's fascinating.

  • @ZeldaHouseMom
    @ZeldaHouseMom Рік тому +145

    So much chemistry! Great interview.

    • @trykarat
      @trykarat  Рік тому +13

      Thank you! Glad you liked it 🥰

  • @Shenruss
    @Shenruss Рік тому +76

    Not a damn thing stopping her from continuing in voicework now if she so wishes. Hell, she could likely do full screen acting if she so wishes; not only is she articulate, the woman is attractive as all hell!

    • @josh_active
      @josh_active 7 місяців тому +1

      She does still do voice work as well

  • @damm41
    @damm41 6 місяців тому +2

    She played one of my favorite characters. Mad respect.

  • @missbeans
    @missbeans 7 місяців тому +6

    It's wild to me how much she embodies Toph. Or rather the other way around! Toph raised herself in a lot of ways, and she achieved the impossible not just once by learning Earth Bending on her own, but again by pioneering Metal Bending! She and Toph are a perfect fit.

  • @elwinMMA
    @elwinMMA Рік тому +46

    She has that Daphne from Scooby-Doo vibe.

    • @myferretollie9235
      @myferretollie9235 7 місяців тому +1

      Just smarter

    • @deensaid7762
      @deensaid7762 6 місяців тому +1

      Great.
      Now I can't unsee it. She REALLY looks like Daphne 😅😅

  • @AlinaTheGoblin
    @AlinaTheGoblin Рік тому +31

    First Swell Entertainment, now Michaela Murphy. A fantastic line-up!

  • @mininjas
    @mininjas Рік тому +18

    She's so lovely and well spoken!

  • @greent26tube
    @greent26tube Рік тому +62

    That was a very sweet and authentic interview. Thank you both for sharing your life experiences, it really helped me to listen to them!

  • @brayleemcmahan8859
    @brayleemcmahan8859 Рік тому +37

    She’s beautiful, smart and is the most powerful earth bender? I want to marry her

    • @deensaid7762
      @deensaid7762 6 місяців тому

      Yeah just be sure to learn metalbending first should you get kidnapped 😅😅

    • @followerofchrist3125
      @followerofchrist3125 Місяць тому

      @@deensaid7762By who, Michaela simps? 😂

  • @shanhussain6114
    @shanhussain6114 Рік тому +33

    My cousins' dad was a businessman and mom was a doctor.
    They also had to raise themselves from a VERY early age.
    Sure they got into a lot of trouble but they learned life very well and are now responsible grown ups, with kids of their own, and they are loving and caring parents themselves.
    Give your kids some agency. It'll be good for them

  • @alexhernandez9918
    @alexhernandez9918 9 місяців тому +8

    I’ve could easily had watched 2 more hours of this podcast. Love that both of you are very different but vibe so well.

  • @Michaelengelmann
    @Michaelengelmann 7 місяців тому +3

    So not only is she gorgeous but she’s smart too. What a combo.

  • @celyzy5868
    @celyzy5868 10 місяців тому +7

    I have mad respect for her for her choices in life which made her person she is now 👍🏼✨♥️

  • @luffy6570
    @luffy6570 7 місяців тому +5

    this podcast is really healing for someone that is about to go into one of those uni , i guess i don't need to be that hard on oneself

  • @kristinakucherenko6557
    @kristinakucherenko6557 11 місяців тому +7

    I want to say thank you for subtitles, it makes watching video much more easier for people who still learning english ❤

  • @danielgudinojuarez6729
    @danielgudinojuarez6729 Рік тому +14

    Really adore this video, Michaela or Jessie is truly one of my favorite current voice actors and had the honor meeting her in early January. She's so amazing!!! 😍😍😍

  • @BigStreams_
    @BigStreams_ Рік тому +6

    After listening to about half of this interview, I took a look at the video and I did not expect the interviewer to be so jacked. That’s impressive, lol

  • @lexibrowning7447
    @lexibrowning7447 10 місяців тому +5

    She's one of the last of the latchkey kids. Anyone who went to school at any moment during the 90s/early 2000s can connect with the memories of walking in to an empty house and eating mac n cheese

  • @ladykadiijha
    @ladykadiijha 7 місяців тому +6

    THE MELON LORD HAS ARRIVED 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @bensonabernathy4664
    @bensonabernathy4664 5 місяців тому +1

    I really do hope that she decides to get back into voice-acting. I really think she could become like Tara Strong, where she voices a whole bunch of new cartoon characters, and a whole new generation of kids could grow up hearing her voice everywhere, kind of like how a whole generation of kids from the early 2000s and later 90's grew up hearing Tara Strong.

  • @xavierculby
    @xavierculby Рік тому +19

    She sounds like Azula now lol

  • @YamzieMoyo
    @YamzieMoyo Рік тому +8

    To be honest, I don't know how I found myself here. Of the movies/shows she's in, I've only ever watched Finding Nemo. However, I'm glad I've watched this little interview as I'm going to University this September! It's not a Russell Group University (I live in the UK, London) but I'm hoping after doing Biomedical Science, I'll transition into Medicine and ultimately become a Psychiatrist. Michaela, you have gained my admiration and, of course, GOOSE FEATHERS!

  • @tuatarian6591
    @tuatarian6591 5 місяців тому +1

    You are an excellent interviewer!

  • @spdcrzy
    @spdcrzy 8 місяців тому +1

    My first C was in high school in APUSH. That sent me into one hell of a tailspin that I didn't recover from until 5 years later.

  • @jazzyfoo
    @jazzyfoo 11 місяців тому +4

    Latchkey and single parent kids can be just as successful as anyone else but if you have kids in the future then try your hardest to give them a mother and a father, they are the yin and yang of a child's development and absolutely critical. It sounds like Michaela has an amazing mother though!

  • @geraghtykv
    @geraghtykv 7 місяців тому

    HER SINGING HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL MADE ME LOVE THIS INTERVIEW EVEN MORE!

  • @haleisreading123
    @haleisreading123 8 місяців тому +1

    absolutely loved this interview omg

  • @ISAFSoldier
    @ISAFSoldier Рік тому +8

    Well, isn't she such an uber dork....
    ...I guess perfection does exist

  • @ShermanKyle
    @ShermanKyle 11 місяців тому +3

    4:33, that’s exactly why haha, that was the era when eclectic applicants were all the rage. Haha rereading the common app essay is so relatable
    Very cool to see Jessie getting back into the industry, great energy

  • @kushbasnet11
    @kushbasnet11 Рік тому +10

    love the interview

    • @trykarat
      @trykarat  Рік тому +1

      awww appreciate the kind words

  • @FrejthKing
    @FrejthKing 11 місяців тому +1

    😭 you where part of my childhood. I love your portrayal of Toph.

  • @Jewstro
    @Jewstro Рік тому +9

    Honestly, she sounds more like princess Azula than Toph😂

    • @Neipalm
      @Neipalm 11 місяців тому +7

      It's strange that her talking voice sounds like a sane Azula, but in an instant she can switch into being Toph.

  • @rachellemuel9699
    @rachellemuel9699 7 місяців тому

    She's AMAZING! As far as movies go I can see her being an interesting "Jo" in Little Women.

  • @Liquifator
    @Liquifator Рік тому +13

    Very nice interview! Nice to hear more about where Michaela is at.
    Though I have to say-- I wasn't a fan of the stock footage of different activities. It felt interruptive; I would have preferred lingering on Michaela or the interviewer as they spoke.

    • @trykarat
      @trykarat  Рік тому +4

      Thank you for the feedback!!

  • @spicytunapod
    @spicytunapod Рік тому +5

    Holy moly this is such a good interview.

  • @annejia5382
    @annejia5382 7 місяців тому

    Michaela is just so lovely 💚

  • @FairFeline
    @FairFeline Рік тому +25

    I was surprised to see this interview, but I can't wait to hear her story.

    • @trykarat
      @trykarat  Рік тому +4

      Thanks for watching- what surprised you?

    • @FairFeline
      @FairFeline Рік тому +4

      ​@@trykarat it's been while since I've seen her talking about her personal life. Idk if I'm just not getting videos about her recommended to me, or what, but I am an avid avatar fan so I was suprised to see it!

    • @trykarat
      @trykarat  Рік тому +4

      @@FairFeline makes sense - and i'm an avid fan too so this was so much fun haha. although i'm more of an airbender than an earthbender like toph

  • @Locutus
    @Locutus Рік тому +3

    She should do a colab with IRL Rosie, with their voice talents, they would be unstoppable against the scammers!

  • @michaelanthonygutierrez
    @michaelanthonygutierrez Рік тому +1

    Very relate to your parents experience. Parents planning what’s best for me and then you talk to therapists or advisors and it’s like, uh you don’t need to do that .

  • @stephj505
    @stephj505 Рік тому +3

    I do not know if it's true or not but there was a rumor that when Michaela was growing up, she lied to her friends who got allowances that she saved her acting money for traveling but was actually using it to help support her mother.

  • @EsteffersonTorres
    @EsteffersonTorres 7 місяців тому +1

    Good to see her! But when I saw the thumbnail I thought she was a certain youtuber...

  • @City_Hunter
    @City_Hunter 7 місяців тому

    Fell in love before the first question

  • @yoshi0810
    @yoshi0810 Рік тому +3

    I am always a fans of Jessie Flowers and wonders why she is not in more series.

  • @hukmai
    @hukmai Рік тому +10

    why do I also hear Azula

  • @jermainehaslam5634
    @jermainehaslam5634 Місяць тому

    Voice actors don't get enough credit in my opinion, there's just as much hard work that goes into creating a personality for a character's voice as there is with physical acting.

  • @JustWatchingVideo56
    @JustWatchingVideo56 7 місяців тому +1

    She sounds so much like Azula now.

  • @_BASIC_INSTINCT
    @_BASIC_INSTINCT 8 місяців тому

    you did the 36 questions thing with her i dont blame you i would too

  • @Funz
    @Funz 11 місяців тому

    great interview!! im surprised this doesnt have more views

  • @JiU_MY_LOVE
    @JiU_MY_LOVE 7 місяців тому

    i love how she wears her jacket

  • @furrosama
    @furrosama 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much for sharing this story guys. At first I was just here cuz I like ATLA, but I didn't expect to relate and be inspired by both of your struggles and learning more about myself, especially cuz right now I am going through a timeline moment as well, and I really needed to hear the bit about stepping out of the checklist mindset and giving yourself time and space to explore :') Before realizing it, an hour has passed so quickly. Great job guys!

  • @rodneyyenrejefferson2431
    @rodneyyenrejefferson2431 Рік тому +2

    Love the depth.

  • @tristansalazar2667
    @tristansalazar2667 Рік тому +4

    Holy shit you’re buff asf bro, right on!!! 💪

    • @deensaid7762
      @deensaid7762 6 місяців тому

      _staring Ugandan talkshow host_

  • @TheBontekraai
    @TheBontekraai 7 місяців тому

    she's so beautiful

  • @waalex11
    @waalex11 Рік тому +4

    Interview starts at 1:14

  • @nadamuchu
    @nadamuchu Рік тому +7

    THANK YOU FOR THE CAPTIONS!!! I'm deaf and really appreciate it. insta-subscribed.

  • @tobymurray.740
    @tobymurray.740 Рік тому +1

    Great interview. 😊

  • @rodneyyenrejefferson2431
    @rodneyyenrejefferson2431 Рік тому +2

    Watching this again. I want to go to England.🥺❤(please)

  • @Bigwong-4
    @Bigwong-4 3 місяці тому

    Toph is the best 💚

  • @kailowren1598
    @kailowren1598 11 місяців тому +1

    I was today years old when I learned Jessie Flower's actual name

  • @QUANTUMJOKER
    @QUANTUMJOKER Рік тому +1

    For half of this video, I thought she was Julie Nolke.

  • @rainbowdash4898
    @rainbowdash4898 7 місяців тому

    Jesus Murphy, you a f*cking GOAT! 🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @the1972bulldog
    @the1972bulldog Рік тому

    Had no idea about Toph or who Michaela was but Good on her. Do what You want Babe, the World is Your Oyster

  • @HmongCrypto
    @HmongCrypto 6 місяців тому

    "I'mma head to college so I'mma break up with you?" 😅
    What kind of excuse is that
    Guy lost his chance

  • @lea8532
    @lea8532 7 місяців тому +2

    Honestly she sounds like azula lol lf she went more nasally she’d sounds just like her 😂

  • @newjerseylion4804
    @newjerseylion4804 7 місяців тому

    I heard melon Lord as one of her titles.

  • @maxsinclair787
    @maxsinclair787 11 місяців тому

    from England, age appropriate, toph one of my favourite characters but alas am in no way a mr Darcy curses. I do however have a friend I used to play rugby with who is out in the states somewhere who is an actor and fits the mr darcy role better then me, though i don't know his opinions on toph.

  • @danielgudinojuarez6729
    @danielgudinojuarez6729 Рік тому

    I wanna see that remake happen - 29:41 😍😍😍

  • @ernestziegenfelder9962
    @ernestziegenfelder9962 Рік тому +1

    " and even graduated from Yale- IM ERIC"

  • @fragglenum
    @fragglenum 7 місяців тому

    It’s such a shame Toph and Sokka didn’t end up together

  • @celestialnubian
    @celestialnubian 7 місяців тому +1

    Ok, can we get her back for a Toph young adult or police show?

    • @josh_active
      @josh_active 7 місяців тому

      The only voice coming back for the young adult team avatar movie is Dante Basco (Zuko)

  • @gengar90
    @gengar90 7 місяців тому

    stunning

  • @alphahttv
    @alphahttv Рік тому +2

    She sounds a bit like zukos sister

  • @magiclovelinu7234
    @magiclovelinu7234 Рік тому +2

    So how old is she now? Atla came out before i had internet

  • @doomy_doomy2225
    @doomy_doomy2225 7 місяців тому

    I do enjoy seeing these actors going to univeristies. Now granted they are all more privledged and going to school is a lot more easy for them than the average joe, but there is this sense of humility there that is respectable. Having a back up plan if something doesn't go well or knowing when to back off if your career may not go to the stars like the ROC for example.
    That it gives the feminist extemists to blow out of proportion like with Bridget Medler. Look rich person do rich person thing.

  • @christophergarrett7082
    @christophergarrett7082 10 місяців тому +1

    Rory ends the revival being pregnant

  • @Kingofcorrect
    @Kingofcorrect 9 місяців тому

    I thought she voiced Taiga Aisaka too?

  • @waalex11
    @waalex11 Рік тому

    I personally would have preferred no subtitles and a shorter intro, but that's just me.

  • @cowbruv
    @cowbruv 11 місяців тому

    What is the song in the background?

  • @TheHyperDeaFF
    @TheHyperDeaFF 11 місяців тому

    Don’t see her name on IMDb for finding Nemo..

  • @Pattern_seeker202
    @Pattern_seeker202 7 місяців тому

    Who wouldn’t invite Michaela to a party? 🎉

  • @Gravecoyote
    @Gravecoyote 9 місяців тому

    Hey that's Danny Mottas Ant Man friend

  • @Keymusic106
    @Keymusic106 7 місяців тому +1

    for now the resource is now when your old is to play into animation where you can play for a teenager like a super hero animation character.

  • @muqmanor
    @muqmanor Рік тому

    What an interesting human

  • @tunathecat1608
    @tunathecat1608 Рік тому +1

    Goose feathers is such an absurd thing say for something that in reality is completely normal. A goose is a bird it is fearhers it would be more absurd if you said goose fur

  • @Shokamoka
    @Shokamoka 7 місяців тому +1

    "I just love looking at myself being pretty."
    Better than a self aware person is one who masterfully utilizes the fact.

  • @hemmojito
    @hemmojito 9 місяців тому

    Wait a minute. I did some math. Is she almost 30?
    ... Looking 17?

  • @dsalyards
    @dsalyards 7 місяців тому

    message matt mercer or Marisha Ray, they will love you.

  • @benbookworm
    @benbookworm 9 місяців тому

    The return of the melon lord?

  • @rooooooby
    @rooooooby Рік тому

    You remind me of Carlton from Bel-Air

  • @seanharrison3504
    @seanharrison3504 Рік тому

    Wow, I think I like Toph even more now haha

  • @michaelanthonygutierrez
    @michaelanthonygutierrez Рік тому

    Hey just subscribed. Great energy . Feed back I’d offer ? More aesthetic set ? Cool idea to use stock footage . Maybe spend more time of accurate footage. Or use animation since she was in animation 😂that’s what I’d do but then it isn’t royalty free. Great job ❤

  • @lanafraincislaycock
    @lanafraincislaycock 8 місяців тому

    33:03