Jessica Marie Zucha (born on October 17, 1982 in Pasadena, Texas)[1] is a former American actress. At a young age, she was an actress on the children's television series, Barney & Friends, and the preceding Barney & The Backyard Gang videos portraying as "Tina". Since Zucha's time on Barney & Friends, she retired from acting.
Career
Barney
Barney & The Backyard Gang
In 1987, Zucha auditioned in Dallas, Texas for Barney & The Backyard Gang and landed the role of "Tina" at the age of five.[2] Zucha portrayed "Tina" for all the Barney & the Backyard Gang videos.
Barney & Friends
After Barney & the Backyard Gang ended, the video series was spun into a television series titled Barney & Friends. Zucha continued to portray as "Tina" for the first two seasons of Barney & Friends and a guest appearance with Rickey Carter in the third season.
Personal Life
Barney
October 17, 1992, for her tenth birthday, Zucha had a birthday party with the cast and crew of Barney & Friends during a lunch break.
Gallery
Barney
Behind the scenes
Trivia
- In 1990, Zucha had a minor role in the film, Problem Child.
- In 1993, Zucha was said to enjoy skating, swimming, and playing with her dog Muffin.[3]
Memories
- Some of Zucha's fondest memories from being on Barney include:
- When Brian Eppes ("Michael") played with her Baby Alive toy.
- When Leah Gloria ("Luci") and Lauren King ("Kathy") treated her to a birthday dinner at a Mexican restaurant.
References
- ↑ Jessica Zucha - Biography - IMDb Retrieved August 13, 2022.
- ↑ Barney - Online Retrieved August 13, 2022.
- ↑ Barney shares spotlight with his young friends Retrieved December 22, 2024.