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Tiya Sircar Biography

Birth Name:Tiya Sircar

Birth Place:Arlington, Texas, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Has supported a number of environmental protection and animal rights organizations
  • Graduated from the University of Texas with degrees in business and theater
  • Started dancing in ballet, jazz, lyrical, Indian classical and folk dance at the age of three
  • Quote: "For me, the choice--to be an actor for a living--was a clear one and each step I took, high school, college, moving to L․A․, was one that I hoped would get me closer to this eventuality․"
  • Quote: "If I could somehow combine Anthony Bourdain's job with an acting gig, I would be in heaven!"
  • Has served as a guest editor for the website BeautyBlitz
  • Wore a dress by Oliver Tolentino made of hand-woven pineapple fabric and recycled materials to the premiere of "The Internship․"

Awards

  • 2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a New Television Series: nominated
  • 2015BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Television Series - Action/Drama: nominated
  • 2015Special Jury Prize-Best Actress - Narrative Feature: winner
  • 2018BTVA Television Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series: nominated
  • 2018Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated