Meghan McCarthy is a multi-talented screenwriter, lyricist, and producer known for her work on popular television shows such as ‘My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic’ and ‘Fish Hooks’. With over 1.5 million subscribers on YouTube and millions of views on her ‘Cartoon Voice Impressions’ video, Meghan has become a virtual media star. She is also associated with Collab, the largest independent multi-platform network for social media celebrities. Known for her improv skills and ability to imitate cartoon characters, Meghan has gained a dedicated fan base of college and middle school students. In addition to her creative work, Meghan is passionate about giving back to the community and has recorded books for underprivileged children.
Quick Facts
- Age: 32 Years
- Family: Siblings – Bridget McCarthy, Kaila McCarthy
- Height: 5’2″ (157 cm)
- U.S. State: Rhode Island
- City: Scranton, Pennsylvania
- Education: Auburn University
Meghan’s Introduction to Voice-Overs
Meghan’s journey in the world of voice-overs began at a young age of three. She did an advertisement for her family’s company and has been involved in this field ever since. Some of her most famous videos on YouTube include ‘Talk in Your Real Voice’ and ‘Cartoon Voice Impressions’. Meghan has also written for popular shows like ‘Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends’, ‘Class of 3000’, and ‘Fish Hooks’. In 2010, she was given the opportunity to help write on Hasbro’s television revival of ‘My Little Pony’ and eventually became a co-executive producer and story editor for the show. She has also worked on advertisements for major companies such as Coca-Cola, Tic Tac, Oral B, Burger King, Pringles, and more. Meghan’s presence on social networks has helped her land voice-over jobs, where she often portrays fast-talking teenagers. Recently, she did a voice-over for Honda, the world’s largest manufacturer of two-wheelers.
What Sets Meghan Apart
Meghan’s uniqueness lies in her ability to be herself. Despite facing bullying for her high-pitched voice, she remained determined to pursue a career as a voice-over artist. She has a natural talent for making people laugh and does so with great conviction. Meghan is known for her calm and composed demeanor, and she also gives people the opportunity to know her personally. Her openness, creativity, and humor serve as an inspiration to young people around the world. She believes that improvisation is her most vital skill. Additionally, Meghan is a philanthropist at heart and has recorded children’s books for charity.
Meghan’s Aspirations and Achievements
While Vine videos have brought her fame, Meghan’s ultimate goal is to do voice-overs for television and movies. She is particularly interested in comedies and aims to bring laughter and happiness to people. Meghan also aspires to be an actor and has received a Daytime Emmy nomination for her lyrics in the ‘Friendship Is Magic’ episode ‘Sweet and Elite’ in the ‘Outstanding Original Song – Children’s and Animation’ category.
Behind the Scenes
Meghan was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania and graduated from Auburn University with a degree in theater. She has two sisters named Kaila McCarthy and Bridget McCarthy. Meghan was in a relationship with Joey Ahern, who is also a Viner. In 2014, she posted a YouTube video that humorously depicted what it was like to live with Joey. However, the relationship ended in 2016. In a video titled ‘Did We Break Up’, Meghan revealed that she and Joey had parted ways and that it was the best decision for both of them. She believes that break-ups are a part of life, although not the fun part, and wishes for everyone to find the best person possible for them. Meghan explains that the reason behind their breakup was her feeling that she wasn’t being the best version of herself. She believes that sometimes the hardest things and the right things are the same.
Trivia
In the movie ‘Due Date’, Meghan had a small role as an extra, which gave her the opportunity to work with Robert Downey Jr.