This article is about an actress in Power Rangers Dino Thunder. |
Emma Kate Lahana is a New-Zealand actress and dancer who portrayed Kira Ford/Yellow Dino Thunder Ranger in Power Rangers Dino Thunder, and reprised the role in both Power Rangers S.P.D. and Power Rangers Operation Overdrive.
Lahana also performed the songs Patiently and Freak You Out as her character for Dino Thunder.
Early Life[]
As a young girl Lahana 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 traveled to a number of different Pacific Islands.
In 2002, Lahana had auditioned for Power Rangers Ninja Storm which she lost. The following year, she landed the role of Kira in Dino Thunder.
Lahana briefly began a music career in 2005, but quit after experiences of sexual harassment.[1]
Personal Life[]
- Lahana was in a relationship with S.P.D.-star Brandon Jay McLaren, but broke up due to unspecified reasons. As a result, McLaren turned down his reprisal offer for "Once a Ranger" as Lahana was returning.
- Lahana is Jewish and is also a vegan.
- On Monday 15th April 2024, Lahana announced her pregnancy on Instagram.
Notes[]
- Lahana has previously worked with Disney in the Disney Channel Original Movie You Wish.
Filmography[]
- Power Rangers Dino Thunder - Kira Ford/Yellow Dino Ranger
- Power Rangers S.P.D. - Kira Ford/Yellow Dino Ranger
- Power Rangers Operation Overdrive - Kira Ford/Yellow Dino Ranger
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