Emma Kate Lahana was born in Auckland, New Zealand on June 27,
1984 to Lesley and Colin Lahana. 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 for her father's work,
but despite this she managed to keep up her dancing lessons. Six years
later they returned to Auckland where Emma resided until 2004
Growing up, she had a crush on Bob Saget (from Full House) and says
1984 to Lesley and Colin Lahana. 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 for her father's work,
but despite this she managed to keep up her dancing lessons. Six years
later they returned to Auckland where Emma resided until 2004
Growing up, she had a crush on Bob Saget (from Full House) and says
she still enjoys those 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 a year on New Zealand's most popular TV Soap. She also performed in
numerous roles for Artist International, North Shore Operatic Society, Howick Operatic
Society and sung at the Miss World, New Zealand Beauty Pageant.
In 2002 Emma performed the role of Fiona in the Disney Channel original movie You Wish!
and had a part in a New Zealand TV drama series. She auditioned to play Tori on Power
Rangers Ninja Storm, but was told she was "too small" for the surfer girl role.
Then, in summer '03, Emma was called back to play "independent musician" Kira Ford on
Power Rangers DinoThunder. She had a great time with the character and got to explore her
musical talents with then-producer Doug Sloan. She also enjoyed working with Latham
Gaines (Anton Mercer/Mesogog), whom she had met at an audition prior to PR. And
although Emma shared similarities with Kira, she wasn't too fond of her hair on the show
and would never wear as much eye-makeup in real life.
In April 2005, Emma got her big break and signed with Big Much records
for New York producer Peter Rizzo. The following month, she was
included in PETA Grrr's magazine's top ten list.
After living in New York for awhile, Emma moved to Vancouver B.C.
where she currently resides and shares a place with Alycia Purrott
(Pink S.P.D. Ranger). She's also close friends with Brandon Jay McLaren
(Red S.P.D. Ranger), whom she also met during filming of the teamup
episodes with S.P.D. They were first seen together at
Comic-Con 2005 and previously lived together.
Emma had started a CD, but has quit pursuing a career in music to
focus more on acting... From commercials to TV series to putting on
the yellow spandex again.
One of Emma's favorite stores is Whole Foods Market. She
enjoys sunflowers, tofu, malasyian, thai and mexican food,
as well as the cartoon South Park. One thing Emma
doesn't like is Pepsi.
FILMOGRAPHY
MOVIES >>
* Seven Deadly Sins (2010)
* Transparency (2010)
* Fragile (2010/Short Film)
* Dear Mr. Gacy (2010)
* Ratko: The Dictator's Son (2009)
* Polar Storm (2009/Syfy Network Movie)
* Slap Shot 3: The Junior League (2008)
* Alien Agent (2008)
* You Wish! (2003/Disney Movie)
TV >>
* The Guard (2008)
* Psych (2009)
* The L Word (2008)
* Stargate Atlantis (2008)
* Power Rangers Operation Overdrive (2007)
* Kyle XY (2007)
* Clearasil (2007/Commercial)
* Nobody (2007)
* Supernatural (2007)
* Power Rangers S.P.D. (2005)
* Power Rangers DinoThunder (2004)
* Shortland Street (1992)
* Street Legal (2000)
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
* Power Morphicon 2007 (Appeared 6/21-6/23/07)
* London International Advertising Awards 2005 (11/07)
* The Living Room in NYC (9/07/05)
* Comic-Con International 2005 (7/17/05)
EMMA & MUSIC
* Has said her favorite band is The Beatles and has praised Steven Tyler of Aerosmith.
Old musical inspirations include: The Beatles, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, The Police, Jeff
Buckley, James Taylor, Bonnie Rait, Dave Matthews, Eva Cassidy, Johnny Clegg, Jason Mraz,
Maroon 5, Jimi Hendrix 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). Her autographed Ashton Acoustic guitar sold
on eBay for $815 in late 2004.
* About the musicians behind "Freak You Out"
* Song Lyrics
* BMI article about signing Emma
MP3 DOWNLOADS >>
Released tracks: Freak You Out | Patiently | Just Words
The Living Room in NYC: Crawl | Emerald City | Don't Let Lonely Grow
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 a year on New Zealand's most popular TV Soap. She also performed in
numerous roles for Artist International, North Shore Operatic Society, Howick Operatic
Society and sung at the Miss World, New Zealand Beauty Pageant.
In 2002 Emma performed the role of Fiona in the Disney Channel original movie You Wish!
and had a part in a New Zealand TV drama series. She auditioned to play Tori on Power
Rangers Ninja Storm, but was told she was "too small" for the surfer girl role.
Then, in summer '03, Emma was called back to play "independent musician" Kira Ford on
Power Rangers DinoThunder. She had a great time with the character and got to explore her
musical talents with then-producer Doug Sloan. She also enjoyed working with Latham
Gaines (Anton Mercer/Mesogog), whom she had met at an audition prior to PR. And
although Emma shared similarities with Kira, she wasn't too fond of her hair on the show
and would never wear as much eye-makeup in real life.
In April 2005, Emma got her big break and signed with Big Much records
for New York producer Peter Rizzo. The following month, she was
included in PETA Grrr's magazine's top ten list.
After living in New York for awhile, Emma moved to Vancouver B.C.
where she currently resides and shares a place with Alycia Purrott
(Pink S.P.D. Ranger). She's also close friends with Brandon Jay McLaren
(Red S.P.D. Ranger), whom she also met during filming of the teamup
episodes with S.P.D. They were first seen together at
Comic-Con 2005 and previously lived together.
Emma had started a CD, but has quit pursuing a career in music to
focus more on acting... From commercials to TV series to putting on
the yellow spandex again.
One of Emma's favorite stores is Whole Foods Market. She
enjoys sunflowers, tofu, malasyian, thai and mexican food,
as well as the cartoon South Park. One thing Emma
doesn't like is Pepsi.
FILMOGRAPHY
MOVIES >>
* Seven Deadly Sins (2010)
* Transparency (2010)
* Fragile (2010/Short Film)
* Dear Mr. Gacy (2010)
* Ratko: The Dictator's Son (2009)
* Polar Storm (2009/Syfy Network Movie)
* Slap Shot 3: The Junior League (2008)
* Alien Agent (2008)
* You Wish! (2003/Disney Movie)
TV >>
* The Guard (2008)
* Psych (2009)
* The L Word (2008)
* Stargate Atlantis (2008)
* Power Rangers Operation Overdrive (2007)
* Kyle XY (2007)
* Clearasil (2007/Commercial)
* Nobody (2007)
* Supernatural (2007)
* Power Rangers S.P.D. (2005)
* Power Rangers DinoThunder (2004)
* Shortland Street (1992)
* Street Legal (2000)
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
* Power Morphicon 2007 (Appeared 6/21-6/23/07)
* London International Advertising Awards 2005 (11/07)
* The Living Room in NYC (9/07/05)
* Comic-Con International 2005 (7/17/05)
EMMA & MUSIC
* Has said her favorite band is The Beatles and has praised Steven Tyler of Aerosmith.
Old musical inspirations include: The Beatles, Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin, The Police, Jeff
Buckley, James Taylor, Bonnie Rait, Dave Matthews, Eva Cassidy, Johnny Clegg, Jason Mraz,
Maroon 5, Jimi Hendrix 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). Her autographed Ashton Acoustic guitar sold
on eBay for $815 in late 2004.
* About the musicians behind "Freak You Out"
* Song Lyrics
* BMI article about signing Emma
MP3 DOWNLOADS >>
Released tracks: Freak You Out | Patiently | Just Words
The Living Room in NYC: Crawl | Emerald City | Don't Let Lonely Grow
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