If you’ve started following Marvel’s latest Disney Plus series, then you must have seen this talented actress. Tatiana Maslany is a Canadian actress who debuted in Grown Up Movie Star as the lead role. But she has been most prominent for being the first Canadian actress to win an Emmy. However, she has recently been in the news for starring in a major career breaking role as Jennifer Walters in Marvel’s Disney Plus series – She Hulk. For those who follow American TV or web series, Tatiana Maslany may be a familiar face. She appeared in the 6th episode of the 6th season of the American sitcom Parks and Recreation. While she featured for only 2 episodes and was never mentioned after that, she left a lasting impact on this series. In fact, she starred in Parks and Recreation beside another famous Marvel star – Chris Pratt.

Tatiana Maslany – Achievements

While Maslany has won numerous awards throughout her television career, her most notable ones have been for her role in Orphan Black. This was one of the most famous Canadian thriller series. You can watch Orphan Black on Netflix now. You will surely find more reasons to respect the talent garnered by Maslany. The awards she won for this series include –

  • Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series
  • Individual Achievement in Drama
  • Breakthrough Performance – Female

What is most interesting about these awards is that Maslany has managed to bag these titles almost every year. Her role in Orphan Black so such a masterpiece that it kept winning her awards season after season. It was for this reason, that Marvel producer Kevin Feige chose her to portray the iconic character of She Hulk in the Disney Plus series by the same name.

Tatiana Maslany – Recreation to Transformation

Tatiana Maslany in Parks and Recreation with Aziz Ansari

Tatiana Maslany may not have had a leading role in Parks and Recreation, but her interaction with Tom Haverford made her brief presence extremely enjoyable. She actually played the love interest of Tom (played by Aziz Ansari) and it was fun watching their short-lived chemistry. But Tatiana had moved on after this, i.e., left recreation and pursued transformation. After her phenomenal role in Orphan Black, she wanted to push her transformation further (literally!). This was when she was cast as Jennifer Walters, the alter-ego of the Marvel gamma radiation monster She Hulk. She Hulk is the cousin of the original Hulk (alter-ego Bruce Banner). In fact, the pilot episode of She Hulk shows an interesting chemistry between the two siblings. And yes, you guessed it, Tatiana Maslany does face off against Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk in a thunderous battle on a deserted island. It is yet to be seen how well Maslany fulfills the character of She Hulk. We are positively excited for it!

Interesting Facts About Tatiana Maslany

Tatiana Maslany with Daniel Maslany and 2 brothers
  • Her brother Daniel Maslany is also a prominent Canadian actor known for playing comedic roles.
  • Apart from Daniel, she has two other brothers, who have not taken up acting.
  • Tatiana was born and brought up in Regina, Saskatchewan in Canada.
  • She has quite the family tree spanning several nations.
  • Her ancestry includes Austrian, German, Polish, Romanian, and Ukrainian!

Takeaway

Tatiana Maslany, Iman Vellani, Oscar Isaac, and Hailee Steinfield

Since She Hulk is part of the greater Marvel Cinematic Multiverse canon now, we are most likely to see her in the new Avengers movie. What would be really interesting to see is Iman Vellani‘s Ms. Marvel fighting alongside Tatiana Maslany’s She Hulk. If you’re excited for this team-up do let us know in the comments!