American actress
She is also an accomplished ukulele player and is part of the ukulele cover band Uke Box Heroes.
Is an accomplished Polynesian dancer. She has danced with Bill Tapia and Rev. Dennis Kamakahi.
She attended Orange Coast College and received her Bachelor of Arts degree (in Drama) from the University of California, Irvine.
Auditioned for roles on Joss Whedon s other shows, but was never cast until she auditioned for his show, "Dollhouse" . She auditioned for "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" five times and was one of the finalists for the role of "Kaylee" on "Firefly" , the role that eventually went to Jewel Staite.
She was a popular teen model and has appeared on the covers of Harpers Bazaar, Seventeen and Teen Magazine. She also had the opportunity to work with photographer Bruce Weber.
Her mother is of Filipina and Scottish descent. Her mother was a lead dancer on the television show, "Fantasy Island" , and was the lead vocalist in a performance group.
Her father is from Vancouver.
