Meghan Tonjes has been enjoying a long career as an artist, writer, and performer. A native of Barcelona, Spain, Meghan first became interested in performing when she was young, traveling the world to hone her skills as a singer, songwriter, and dancer. Meghan has since pursued many types of interests and careers, including acting, writing, music, and painting. She currently resides in Los Angeles, California, and currently works with composer and musician Paul Corben. Meghan’s relationship with Nationality, however, can be traced back to her early days at the age of 13, when she moved from Barbados to the United Kingdom to live with her British mother, a rather wealthy and demanding woman whom Meghan refers to as “Mama.”
Meghan’s mother would frequently visit Meghan’s grandmother on weekends, which often caused Meghan to be sent to bed without a proper night’s rest. The lack of sleep led Meghan to grow physically ill, and her grandmother would only allow Meghan to watch television during her visits. Meghan recalls her grandmother telling her that she should study hard so that she would one day get a job in the publishing industry. While Meghan did receive a small amount of attention in school, such as being selected as a school dancer, her grades were poor, and she did not enjoy attending dances or parties. This does not mean, however, that Meghan did not enjoy her time spent with her family.
Meghan’s parents’ marriage ended in divorce after nearly 16 years of marriage, and Meghan did not discuss the fact with her father until several years later. Meghan’s father shared with her that he thought their decision was right because Meghan was born in Barbados, and that nationality is what meant the most to her. Meghan feels that her experience with her mother made her think more deeply about her own identity and what she truly felt for people, even when it was not relevant to her life. According to Meghan, this insight gave her the confidence to finally accept the nationalities of both her parents, although she still has strong feelings for her British heritage.