In 2002 Emma played 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
shewas "too small" for the surfer girl role.
Then, in summer 2003, 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.
Emma has a big love for music and several inspirations, including 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. Her autographed Ashton Acoustic guitar sold on
eBay for $815 in late 2004.
She then landed a record deal the following April with Big Much Productions and began working with BMI
producer Peter Rizzo. She was also included in PETAKids top ten list. While living between Los Angeles and New York, Emma visited
Vancouver B.C. and fell in love with the city - enough to move there. She lived with her boyfriend at the time, Brandon Jay McLaren
and is also good friends with Alycia Purrott, another cast member she met during filming the DinoThunder/SPD teamup episodes.
Emma's music career is on the self now, as she focuses solely on acting - allowing her to star in a wide range of roles and Canadian
productions. Recent roles include playing Charlotte Monroe in several episodes on The CW's Hellcats, two episodes of Heartland and
films.
When it comes to free time, one of Emma's favorite stores is Whole Foods Market. She is vegan and enjoys tofu, malasyian, thai &
mexican dishes. She loves sports events and is a big hockey and rugby fan. Emma's also a big supporter of animal rights.
a New Zealand TV drama series. She auditioned to play Tori on Power Rangers Ninja Storm, but was told
shewas "too small" for the surfer girl role.
Then, in summer 2003, 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.
Emma has a big love for music and several inspirations, including 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. Her autographed Ashton Acoustic guitar sold on
eBay for $815 in late 2004.
She then landed a record deal the following April with Big Much Productions and began working with BMI
producer Peter Rizzo. She was also included in PETAKids top ten list. While living between Los Angeles and New York, Emma visited
Vancouver B.C. and fell in love with the city - enough to move there. She lived with her boyfriend at the time, Brandon Jay McLaren
and is also good friends with Alycia Purrott, another cast member she met during filming the DinoThunder/SPD teamup episodes.
Emma's music career is on the self now, as she focuses solely on acting - allowing her to star in a wide range of roles and Canadian
productions. Recent roles include playing Charlotte Monroe in several episodes on The CW's Hellcats, two episodes of Heartland and
films.
When it comes to free time, one of Emma's favorite stores is Whole Foods Market. She is vegan and enjoys tofu, malasyian, thai &
mexican dishes. She loves sports events and is a big hockey and rugby fan. Emma's also a big supporter of animal rights.
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Emma was born in Auckland, New Zealand on June 27, 1984 to Lesley and Colin Lahana. As a young girl
Emma loved music and dancing and 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 years later, still enjoys those "aaaw
factor" moments. She wasn't very fond of 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, Shortland Street, where she was voted one of the most
popular characters and was rated 3rd in polls - quite a feat for only being on a show a year. 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.
Emma loved music and dancing and 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 years later, still enjoys those "aaaw
factor" moments. She wasn't very fond of 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, Shortland Street, where she was voted one of the most
popular characters and was rated 3rd in polls - quite a feat for only being on a show a year. 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.
| MP3 DOWNLOADS Released tracks: Freak You Out | The Living Room Performances (Special thanks to Lisa J): Crawl | |
- 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
- 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, 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)
- Sharpay's Fabulous Adventure DVD/Blu-Ray Release Event (4/06/11)
- Summer Splash Charity Event (6/16/10)
- Art4Gulu Charity Event (6/25/09)
- Power Morphicon 2007 (Appeared 6/21-6/24/07)
- She's the Man Premiere Event (3/08/06)
- London International Advertising Awards 2005 (11/05)
- The Living Room in NYC (9/07/05)
- Comic-Con International 2005 (7/17/05)
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