★ HOW OLD IS TARA LENISTON?
Tara Leniston is 43 years old, born May 1, 1983 in IE · Taurus.
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About
Tara Leniston is an Irish actress born in 1983 who became the first Western female trained by Jackie Chan's talent group. She started acting in Seoul in 1995 on a Korean kids TV program, later worked as an MTV presenter in Hong Kong, and appeared in Chan's film The Medallion. As a Taurus, she balances creative ambition with grounded work across film, television, and modeling.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Tara Louise Leniston is an Irish actress born in England on 1 May 1983. She grew up in County Clare, Ireland, and spent her childhood moving between Seoul, London, Hong Kong, and Sweden alongside her father Greg, a senior manager at Baltimore Technologies. Leniston launched her acting career at age 12 in 1995, appearing in Whats up Doogie, a Korean children's TV program. After the family relocated to London, she attended The Arts Educational School and studied Drama for two years. In Hong Kong, working as an MTV Channel V presenter, she met Jackie Chan and became the first Western female signed to his talent group—a distinction that led to her role in his film The Medallion. In 2003, she moved to New Zealand to star in her debut feature film Meet Me in Miami alongside Carlos Ponce and Eduardo Verastegui; the film's 2006 Houston premiere benefited the Giving Hope tour for Hurricane Katrina relief. Beyond film, she has worked in commercials and modeling campaigns for Ralph Lauren, The North Face, and L'Oreal. She is also set to play the female lead and serve as co-producer on the Irish film Danny Boy. As an actor, she combines on-camera performance with production and brand partnership work. Born under Taurus, Leniston embodies the sign's persistence—building a career across multiple continents and mediums. Her life-path number is 9, reflecting completion and humanitarian reach.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Leniston grew up between countries as the daughter of Baltimore Technologies executive Greg Leniston. She began performing at age 12 in Seoul, appearing on the Korean children's program Whats up Doogie in 1995. After her family moved to London, she trained in drama at The Arts Educational School for two years before relocating to Hong Kong.
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Trivia
- She became the first Western female trained and signed by Jackie Chan's talent group, a distinction that earned her a role in his film The Medallion.
- Her sister Sophie Leniston was a member of the girlgroup City Girls, which released an album and two singles.
- The 2006 Houston premiere of her debut film Meet Me in Miami was part of the Giving Hope tour, which raised funds for Hurricane Katrina victims.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Tara Leniston often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- RockyRabbit · 1999
- Rob KardashianRabbit · 1987
- Pop SmokeRabbit · 1999
- Brian GutiérrezGoat · 2003
CHALLENGING
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Taylor Swift
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Tara Leniston?
- Tara Leniston is 43 years old (born May 1, 1983).
- When is Tara Leniston's birthday?
- Tara Leniston was born on May 1, 1983.
- What is Tara Leniston's zodiac sign?
- Tara Leniston is a Taurus, born May 1, 1983.
- What is Tara Leniston's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Tara Leniston was born in 1983, the year of the Water Pig.
- Where is Tara Leniston from?
- Tara Leniston is from IE.
- What does Tara Leniston do?
- Tara Leniston is a actor.
- Is Tara Leniston still alive?
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