Welcome to TAMARA OBSCURA @ tamara-braun.com & tamarabraun.org, the largest site on the web dedicated to Emmy Award Winning actress Tamara Braun. Included: Biography, detailed filmography, large press section, multimedia, graphics and a unique media site OBSCURE MEDIA containing clips of Tamara's various episodic and film work. This site aims to provide the most up-to-date material on Tamara available online. Please come on in and find out about Tamara and her work. Make TAMARA OBSCURA your #1 place for all things Tamara.
CURRENT PROJECTS
Pretty Rosebud playing Candace Year: 2011 Release Date: 23 November 2011 Status: Post-Production Information | Pictures | Video | Official
"LIMBO LOUNGE" OFFICAL TRAILER playing ANYA RELEASE DATE: 2010
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TAMARA OBSCURA || NEW INTERVIEW WITH TAMARA Posted On: April 28, 2012
I’ve been a little remiss at posting here due to the recent issues I had with the images I posted from Tamara’s play. The thing that has been running through my mind is, “How to proceed in terms of bringing Tamara’s fans what they’ve come to expect here?” And with good reason. So I’ve been juggling the pros and the cons in figuring out how to balance the needs of this site as well as those of the original authors/photographers and such of the various things that make up a fan website. So what I’ve decided to do is change the policy here at TAMARA OBSCURA. From here on I will post the content in the gallery or media sites and include in the post or page the original source, therefore any complications can be addressed by the fact I have posted the original source as well as comply with the nature of what is termed “Fair Use” for the purpose of furthering the understanding and education of people on the career of Tamara Braun. So without further adieu. I have an interview with Tamara on a wide range of things. First is her play, TENNESSEE IN THE SUMMER where she explains her character Woman. She then goes into the survival of the Soap Opera genre as well as her role in the groundbreaking storyline involving the first Same-Sex marriage on daytime. Tamara also gives us a bit of insight into why she became an actress. I have added the article to the press section as well as cited the original source. Below is a snippet of Tamara’s interview.
Phyllis: Do you prefer acting for television, film or for the stage? Do you prepare for one differently than the other? Tamara: I like the subtleties that film and TV allow that theatre does not. The camera does not lie. It picks up thought and inner life. But with film you have to wait so long to see the final product. TV airs much quicker than film and daytime…such quick turnaround but often I was too busy to watch.
In theatre, the audience becomes another entity to your performance. You try and not let them change your performance but inevitably one is affected by it. We are affected by people’s energy in life so of course we will be affected in the theatre. If the audience is with you on a certain night it can propel your performance to great heights and if they are not really with you (and the cast takes it in) then unfortunately the performance can feel off…in terms of preferring one more than others… I like them all for the challenges that each bring.
TAMARA OBSCURA || TAMARA’S LAST (DAY AHEAD) EPISODE Posted On: September 21, 2011
Well, I just got through watching the day-ahead episode of Tamara’s final day on DOOL and I can tell you, they did not kill her off. Taylor lives and has gone off into the Bollywood sunset with Quinn (Bren Foster), Vivian (Louise Sorel) and the newly returned Ivan (Ivan G’Vera). Apparently Ivan is a producer in the lucrative Bollywood film industry and he returned to Salem to reclaim his Madam, Vivian. He has a private plane and along with Ms. Alamain, he’s taking Quinn and Taylor off with him. So Taylor has survived. I have to say, this farewell was way better than Tamara’s first go around as Ava. There is the chance Taylor might return, though considering this so-called ‘new’ path Ken Corday is taking this show on, I doubt it. I think the capper on this departure had to be the final scene Tamara as Taylor had with James Reynolds (Abe Carver). I’ve loved James since I first saw him as Abe back in the 80s, and to have her final scene be with him was sublime but bittersweet. I still think this reboot Corday has launched is a bit premature. All the exits in one fell swoop is a bit too much and to lose such a talent as Tamara is too big a hit. As of tomorrow’s actual NBC network airing, it’ll be my last for DAYS OF OUR LIVES. It’s been a good run, however, Tamara’s presence made the show watchable and for me her final day tomorrow means I’m done. In the coming days I’ll try to get her final months of episodes up in the gallery and in the media section. With not having to record each day it’ll be easier. I also really want to clear all the rough clips off my computer to make some room. So all I can say is this, for all my visitors, stop by Tamara’s TWITTER page and leave her a tweet or two about how much she’ll be missed. I will be doing it right now. Hope to see you soon Tamara. I’m going to miss you each day.
TAMARA OBSCURA || NEED SOME HELP WITH TAMARA’S AIRDATES Posted On: September 14, 2011
HELP!!!! Okay, a bit too dramatic I know, but appropos. I need some help from my visitors with some of Tamara’s airdates. What I need is the last part of July and all of August and September. I ran afoul of my PVR and it didn’t record some of her appearances. So if anyone could post her dates or email me at nowordneeded@yahoo.ca, that would be a big help. I have the first part of July all done, but … PVR … afoul … you know. Thanks to anyone who answers.
TAMARA OBSCURA || TAMARA’S LAST DOOL AIRDATE REVISED Posted On: September 08, 2011
According to the latest edition of SOAP OPERA WEEKLY, Tamara’s last official airdate as Taylor on DOOL has been revised to 22 September 2011. There’s still no word as to the how Taylor will be written off, but I know one thing…I’m going to miss Tamara. She’s been a huge asset to this show over the past few months and I still truly believe TPTB never truly utilized Tamara the way they could have.
I also wanted to give an update as to the caps and clips. What is taking so long is that I’m now ripping all clips to HD format. This means it takes double the time to save. I’m so far about half way through July’s episodes and will be posting them when done.
TAMARA OBSCURA || “SOUL FOOD” MEDIA Posted On: August 23, 2011
I’m still workign on Tamara’s Taylor clips and caps. I want to get all of July done, so that’s what the hold up is. In the meantime, I have Tamara’s first ever film. This is from 1997 where Tamara played Terri’s Secretary in the film SOUL FOOD. Tamara’s only scene is with Vanessa L. Williams and a little boy. Blink and you’ll miss her. Hope you enjoy seeing Tamara’s first ever appearance in a film.
TAMARA OBSCURA || PHOTO UPDATES Posted On: August 19, 2011
I have some new event images of Tamara and finally, the long overdue adding to the gallery of three promo pics of Tamara as Taylor from DAYS OF OUR LIVES. Sorry for the delay.
TAMARA OBSCURA || STATEMENT FROM GARIN WOLF Posted On: August 18, 2011
About all the speculation on Tamara’s GH return. Garin Wolf has ended some speculation. He stated that the rumoured Woman or Lady in White is NOT Tamara. So I guess with NuKate already cast in Kelly Sullivan and the spec about the aforementioned Woman in White being put to rest, looks like the only rumour not being quashed is the one where Tamara reclaims her role as Carly. My feeling here is that the announcment will come after Labour Day. Why? I think this delay in the announcing Tamara’s definite return has to do with her continuing to air as Taylor on DOOL.
Update on the screencaps and clips: I’m still in the process of getting things caught up. I’m currently building another site for another actor I love and I want to finish that before I get what I do have done up. That will hopefully be the weekend. I’ll keep you posted.
TAMARA OBSCURA || PRESS ADDITIONS Posted On: August 10, 2011
Some new press additions for you. I have the latest edition of ABC SOAPS IN DEPTH where GH executive producer, Jill Farren Phelps, denies Tamara is returning to GH. Yeah Jill, be more convincing. I also have two other things that have been backlogged. I still have a ton of stuff to get up in the press section and the scans in the gallery but…. Enjoy. As usual, links in the articles lead to the actual scans in the gallery. However, if you want to see the actual scans, I’ll include the links there in post. Also, I’m currently working on getting July’s DOOL‘s screencaps and clips done and added to the site. Stay tuned.
TAMARA OBSCURA || “DAYS OF OUR LIVES” JUNE 2011 COMPLETE Posted On: August 04, 2011
Well, June 2011 is finally done and added. It took me a good portion of the night to get things uploaded and added to the soap media site and the screencaps to the gallery. Sorry it took so long to get done but I think the majority of you know about what happened, so I’m not going to belaver it. I’m going to get to work on July likely tomorrow hoping to have at least the first week or two done over the weekend. Don’t quote me.
[ 018 DAYS ] SCREENCAPS: JUNE 2011 – DAYS OF OUR LIVES II COMPLETE
[ 018 DAYS ] MEDIA CLIPS: JUNE 2011 – DAYS OF OUR LIVES II COMPLETE
TAMARA OBSCURA || DOOL UPDATE Posted On: August 02, 2011
I just wanted to let you know I’m in the process of getting Tamara’s episodes of DOOL updated. I have June alomst done and will be working on July. I spent a good portion of our Canadian long weekend getting the clips done, they seem to take the longest to do. The reason I’m trying to do this is, with all the news that Tamara “might” be returning to GENERAL HOSPITAL, I really want to get her work as Taylor done so that I can get the rest of the Carly gallery up and completed. Keep the vigil….it won’t be long.
