Emma Lahana
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Emma Kate Lahana (born June 27, 1984 in Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand actress and singer, best known for her role as Kira Ford on Power Rangers: Dino Thunder.
Early life
As a young girl Emma loved music and dancing. Her first memories are of attempting to imitate performers she saw on television, from Michael Jackson to Judy Garland. She began ballet lessons when she was only 3 years old. At the age of 5 the family travelled to a number of different Pacific Islands.
Growing up, she had a crush on Bob Saget (from Full House) and says she still enjoys those "aaaw factor" moments. One thing she didn't like was school and would write fake notes to get out of P.E. class.
Emma has explored many other art forms, including violin, acting, musical theater and dance. She spent 2 seasons on New Zealand's most popular TV Soap. She also performed in numerous musicals.
Career
Played Erin Kingston on New Zealand TV drama Shortland Street, and also appeared on Street Legal. She also portrayed the role of Fiona in Disney's You Wish!. In summer 2003, Emma landed the role of Kira Ford a singer part time at a teen club also being the yellow power ranger on Power Rangers: Dino Thunder (after auditioning for a role of Tori Hanson/Blue Wind Ranger on Power Rangers Ninja Storm and not getting it).
In April 2005, Emma got her "big break" and signed with Big Much records for New York producer Peter Rizzo. She pulled out of the deal, later explaining when asked at Power Morphicon, that she realized acting was what she wanted to do and that her experience made her take acting more seriously.
Emma will be making her film debut in the 2007 release, Alien Agent.
Filmography
Film
- You Wish! (2003) (TV) .... Fiona
- Alien Agent (2007) .... Julie
TV
- Power Rangers Operation Overdrive (2007) (Guest) ... as Kira Ford/Yellow Dino Thunder Ranger
- Power Rangers: SPD
- "History" (2005) .... Kira Ford/Yellow Dino Thunder Ranger
- "Wormhole" (2005) .... Kira Ford/Yellow Dino Thunder Ranger
- Power Rangers: Dino Thunder (2004) TV Series .... Kira Ford/Yellow Dino Thunder Ranger
- Shortland Street (1992) TV Series .... Erin Kingston (2000-2001)
- Street Legal - Kate Ball
- Supernatural
- "Tall Tales" (2007) .... Jen, Co-Ed (uncredited)
- Nobody (Pilot) - Kara
- Bionic Woman
- "Pilot" (2007) .... Sally Crane
- Kyle XY (2007) (TV) .... Girl
Trivia
- Emma is 5' 3"
- Her favorite band is The Beatles and she praises Steven Tyler of Aerosmith. Musical inspirations include: The Beatles, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, The Police, Jeff Buckley, James Taylor, Bonnie Raitt, Dave Matthews, Eva Cassidy, Johnny Clegg, Jimi Hendrix, DAUGHTRY and Stevie Ray Vaughan.
- Emma owns (did own, whatever the case) a Les Paul guitar and a Fender Strat (that once belonged to a guitarist from The Ventures).
- Emma is currently dating Brandon Jay McLaren (from Power Rangers S.P.D.) whom she met while filming a Power Rangers team-up.
- Best friend is fellow Power Rangers actress Alycia Purrott
- Favorite Actress is Audrey Hepburn.
- Emma currently lives in Vancouver, Canada
- Appeared in a Clearasil commercial in 2007 (www.maycauseconfidence.com]).
- Appeared in an Aquafresh toothpaste commercial in 2007.
- She was a special guest at the Power Morphicon, the first Power Rangers fan convention, which was held in Los Angeles in June 2007.
Music/production credits
- Jesus with the Light On (April 2003) ... Performed and recorded with the Source Musical Theatre's Production
- The Wizard of Oz (Harlequin Theatre, Howick - September 2002) ... Lead Role of Dorothy
- Big River (Aotea Centre, Auckland - November 2001) ... Lead Role of Mary Jane and Staff Role as Choreographer
- Guys And Dolls (Pumphouse Theatre, Takapuna - November 2001) ... "Hot Box Girl"
- The King And I (Aotea Centre, Auckland/Founders Theatre, Hamilton - June 2001) Lead Role of Anna and Staff Role as Choreographer
- Peter Pan (Aotea Centre, Auckland - November 2000) ... Lead role of Wendy and Staff Role as Choreographer
- New York, New York - A Broadway Review (Sky City Theatre - August 2000) ... Female lead and soloist and Head Dance Captain
- Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (Bruce Mason Theatre, Takapuna - November 1999) ... Narrator
- 1999 International Music Festival (Sydney Opera House - June 1999) ... Member of Leonessa Chamber Choir (Silver Medallists)
Public appearances/performances
- 2005 London International Advertising Awards (11/07/05)
- The Living Room in NYC (9/07/05)
- Comic-Con International 2005 (7/17/05)
- Power Morphicon: Los Angeles 2007 (06/2007)