Christy Carlson Romano is an American actress, podcaster and singer best known for her roles on the Disney Channel shows, Even Stevens and Kim Possible.
She began her career at age 6, appearing in Broadway shows and films like Everyone Says I Love You.
Romano made her Broadway debut in 1998 as Mary Phagan in the musical, Parade.
She won two Young Artist Awards for her role as Ren Stevens on Even Stevens and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for voicing the title character in Kim Possible.
Romano has since appeared in many films, directed her first feature Christmas All Over Again in 2016, and launched several podcasts.
In 2023, she launched a podcast network called PodCo, which focuses on rewatches hosted by stars of popular TV series.
Romano continues to be an active philanthropist, participating in charities like the American Cancer Society and UNICEF.
Siblings
Romano has three older siblings.
Santina and Danielle Carlson are Romano’s older sisters, though their exact ages and professions are not widely reported.
Hank Carlson is Romano’s older brother, but again, details about him are limited in the public domain.
Romano has spoken fondly of her siblings in interviews, crediting them with providing support and guidance throughout her acting career from a young age.
The Carlson family seems to be close-knit, though Romano has focused more on her own acting, directing and podcasting work in recent years rather than discussing her siblings extensively.
Career
Romano has had an impressive and multifaceted career in the entertainment industry, starting from a very young age.
She began acting professionally at just 6 years old, appearing in Broadway shows and feature films like the Woody Allen movie, Everyone Says I Love You.
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Romano made her Broadway debut in 1998 at age 14, playing the role of Mary Phagan in the musical, Parade.
She is best known for her starring roles on the Disney Channel shows Even Stevens and Kim Possible.
On Even Stevens, Romano won two Young Artist Awards for her portrayal of Ren Stevens.
She was also nominated for a Daytime Emmy for voicing the title character in the animated series, Kim Possible.
In addition to her acting work, Romano has expanded into directing, helming the 2016 holiday film, Christmas All Over Again.
She has also launched several successful podcasts, including Vulnerable with Christy Carlson Romano and Big Name B*tches, showcasing her versatility.
Most recently, in 2023 Romano founded her own podcast network called PodCo, which focuses on rewatches hosted by stars of popular TV series.
Throughout her career, she has also been an active philanthropist, supporting charities like the American Cancer Society and UNICEF.
Awards and accolades
Romano has received several notable awards and accolades throughout her career.
She won two Young Artist Awards for her role as Ren Stevens on the Disney Channel series, Even Stevens.
Romano was also nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for voicing the title character in the animated series, Kim Possible.
In addition to her acting awards, she has been recognized for her philanthropic work, designing and dedicating the proceeds of a Ready for Action Mickey statue to the Children’s Miracle Network.
Romano has also fulfilled several wishes for the Make-a-Wish Foundation and was asked to join the SAG affiliate Looking Ahead Program advisory board, which benefits young artists.
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