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Clare Carey was born on 11 June 1967 in Rhodesia. She is an actress and assistant director, known for Crocodile Dundee in Los Angeles (2001), Waxwork (1988) and Smokin' Aces (2006). She is married to Seth Seaberg. They have two children.

Tawny Kitaen was born on 5 August 1961 in San Diego, California, USA. She was an actress and producer, known for Bachelor Party (1984), The Perils of Gwendoline in the Land of the Yik Yak (1984) and Witchboard (1986). She was married to Chuck Finley and David Coverdale. She died on 7 May 2021 in Newport Beach, California, USA.

Portia Dawson was born on 2 August 1971. She is an actress, known for The Matador (2005), Kiss the Bride (2002) and The Trouble with Romance (2007). She is married to Sean Furst.

New Zealand icon Lucy Lawless is most known for her role as "Xena the Warrior Princess." Lucy is married to producer Rob Tapert (Robert Gerard Tapert) and resides in New Zealand. They have two sons, Julius Robert Bay Tapert and Judah Miro Tapert, who were both born in New Zealand. Lucy also has a daughter, Daisy Lawless, from her first marriage to Garth Lawless.

Lucy was born Lucille Frances Ryan in Mount Albert, Auckland, to Julie, a teacher, and Frank Ryan, a banker and the city's mayor. She was awarded an Order of Merit in the New Zealand Queen's Birthday Honor List in June 2004. Lucy, whose role as Xena in "Xena: Warrior Princess" made her a cult television star, has been involved with the Starship Foundation and has held a role on its board of trustees. She was awarded the Order of Merit for services to entertainment and the community.

In 1995, Lucy landed the role of "Xena: Warrior Princess" in the show, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995), in a three-story arc, that led to her own spin-off show, Xena: Warrior Princess (1995), for six seasons.

Whilst she has been primarily known for her role on "Xena: Warrior Princess," Lucy has also appeared in the classic TV series, Battlestar Galactica (2004), in the semi-regular role of "D'anna Biers," among her other many and varied roles, including the hit Adam Sandler movie, Bedtime Stories (2008). Lucy was also in several made-for-TV movies including: Locusts (2005) and Vampire Bats (2005). She also lent her voice to the straight-to-video movies: Justice League: The New Frontier (2008) and Dragonlance: Dragons of Autumn Twilight (2008). During 2011, Lucy appeared in the "No Ordinary Family" as the mysterious "Mrs. X" and also appeared in the prequel to Spartacus (2010), Spartacus: Gods of the Arena (2011) and "Spartacus Vengeance" as "Lucretia."

She portrayed "Caroline Platt" in Jane Campion's Top of the Lake (2013), a BBC Mini-Series in New Zealand, with Holly Hunter and Elisabeth Moss, the recurring character of "Diane Lewis" on NBC's Parks and Recreation (2009), and "Velma Kelly" in the Auckland Theatre Company's adaptation of "Chicago: The Musical," the latter from November 1-24, 2013.

As of 2019 she can be seen starring as Alexa Crowe in the light, colorful, Auckland-set mystery, "My Life is Murder."

Karen Lorre has been acting since she was a teen. She studied pre-med in college, with an emphasis on Psychobiology, the study of how thoughts and feelings from the brain affect the body. While still in college at UCI, Karen took an acting class up in Hollywood. She had one of those bright light moments as she was acting that felt better than anything she had ever experienced before. She realized that acting was the only thing she wanted to do. Karen played Tina Lord Roberts on One Life to Live (1968) for 4 years and was nominated for an award. She also was a series regular on the Showtime show Bedtime (1996). Karen has done many guest stars on a variety of shows, both comedy and drama. Karen has done about 60 commercials. Karen also teaches people how to love unconditionally and she makes guided meditations so that people can feel incredible in many different areas of life.

Karen is super fit, she loves to do yoga, acrobatics, skip on the beach, her TRX and her pro ski simulator.

Born to immigrants in New York City, Lucy Liu has always tried to balance an interest in her cultural heritage with a desire to move beyond a strictly Asian-American experience. Her mother, Cecilia, a biochemist, is from Beijing & her father, Tom Liu, a civil engineer, is from Shanghai. Once relegated to "ethnic" parts, the energetic actress is finally earning her stripes as an across-the-board leading lady.

She graduated from Stuyvesant High School in 1986 & enrolled in NYU. However, she was discouraged by the dark and sarcastic atmosphere, so she transferred to the University of Michigan after her freshman year. She graduated w/ a degree in Asian Languages & Cultures, managing to squeeze in some additional training in dance, voice, fine arts & acting. During her senior year, she auditioned for a small part in a production of Alice in Wonderland and walked away with the lead. Encouraged by the experience, she decided to take the plunge into professional acting. She moved to L.A., splitting her time between auditions & food service day jobs. She eventually scored a guest appearance as a waitress on Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990). That performance led to more walk-on parts in shows like NYPD Blue (1993), ER (1994) & The X-Files (1993). In 1996, she was cast as an ambitious college student on Rhea Perlman's ephemeral sitcom Pearl (1996).

She first appeared on the big screen as an ex-girlfriend in Jerry Maguire (1996) (she had previously filmed a scene in the indie Bang (1995), but it was shelved for 2 years). She then waded through a series of supporting parts in small films before landing her big break on Ally McBeal (1997). She initially auditioned for the role of Nelle Porter, which went to Portia de Rossi. However, writer-producer David E. Kelley was so impressed w/ her that he promised to write a part for her in an upcoming episode. The part turned out to be that of growling, ill-tempered lawyer Ling Woo, which she filled w/ such aplomb that she was signed on as a regular cast member.

The "Ally" win gave her film career a much-needed boost-in 1999, she was cast as a dominatrix in the Mel Gibson action flick Payback (1999) & as a hitchhiker in the ill-received boxing saga Play It to the Bone (1999). The following year brought even larger roles: first as the kidnapped Princess Pei Pei in Jackie Chan's western Shanghai Noon (2000), then as one-third of the comely crime-fighting trio in Charlie's Angels (2000).

When she's not hissing at clients or throwing well-coiffed punches, she keeps busy w/ an eclectic mix of off-screen hobbies. She practices the martial art of Kali-Eskrima-Silat (knife-and-stick fighting), skis, rock climbs, rides horses &plays the accordion. In 1993, she exhibited a collection of multimedia art pieces at the Cast Iron Gallery in SoHo (New York), after which she won a grant to study & create art in China. Her hectic schedule doesn't leave much time for romantic intrigue, but she says she prefers to keep that side of her life uncluttered.

Tyler Jane was born on 15 August 1973 in Wellington, New Zealand. She is an actress and producer, known for The Amazing Extraordinary Friends (2007), Riding High (1995) and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995).

Kyrin Hall is known for Half Baked (1998), No Contest (1995) and Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995).

Tracy Melchior was born on 22 June 1970 in Hollywood, Florida, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Beverly Hills Cop III (1994), One Life to Live (1968) and The Bold and the Beautiful (1987). She has been married to Rob Melchior since 20 March 1999. They have two children.

Simone Kessell was born and raised in Auckland, New Zealand. Her mother is Maori and her father of European decent. Simone began her acting career as a teenager in New Zealand working on local TV drama's and hosting her own kids show 'The Cartoon Company' at 18. She later moved to Sydney and worked on television shows with some of Australia's leading industry talent. A move to the U.S was inevitable and after basing herself in Los Angeles Simone found roles on prominent American films and TV shows. She was cast as a lead on FOX's Spielberg produced Terra Nova and then went on to star in a lead role in ABC's 'Of Kings and Prophets'. Her performance was a "definitive highlight," "A stand out performance" according to the Boston Globe and New York Times. Recently she was main cast in ABC's prime time drama series 'The Crossing'. Her other recent work includes Australian biker thriller 1% (Outlaws A24) for which she received a 2018 AACTA (Australian film award) nomination for best supporting actress against Nicole Kidman's 'Boy Erased'. Her latest series 'Reckoning' will premiere this Fall 2019 with Sony Pictures Television.

Maria Rangel was born on 18 October 1964 in Los Angeles, California, USA. She is an actress, known for A Million to Juan (1994), Legal Tender (1991) and The District (2000).

Rose McIver was born in New Zealand to artist Ann "Annie" Coney and professional photographer John George Whitfield "Mac" McIver. Rose has an older brother, musician Paul McIver.

McIver started appearing in commercials when she was only 2 years old. She made her film debut in the film "The Piano" (1993), playing an angel. As a child actress, she mainly received roles in fantasy television series. She had roles in the television films "Hercules and the Amazon Women" (1994), "Hercules in the Underworld" (1994), "Hercules in the Maze of the Minotaur" (1994), the television series "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" (1995 - 1999), and the spin-off series "Xena: Warrior Princess" (1995 - 2001).

McIver received her first lead roles in television with the post-apocalyptic series "Maddigan's Quest" (2006) and the comedy-drama series "Rude Awakenings" (2007), both short-lived. She gained more attention for her role as Summer Landsdown (the Yellow Ranger) in "Power Rangers RPM" (2009) and appeared in all 32 episodes of the series.

McIver had a supporting role in the supernatural drama film "The Lovely Bones" (2009) as main character Susie Salmon (Saoirse Ronan)'s younger sister Lindsey Salmon, who helps investigate her sister's murder.

McIver had a main-cast role in the comedy series "Super City" (2011), and a recurring role in the period series "Masters of Sex" (2013-2016). In 2013, she joined the cast of fantasy series "Once Upon a Time" (2011-), where she plays Tinker Bell.

McIver plays the lead character Olivia "Liv" Moore in the comedy-drama series, "iZombie" (2015-). Olivia works as a coroner's assistant and tries to control the urges of her transformation into a zombie.

At just 18, Teresa took a bold step by moving to Los Angeles to chase her dream of becoming an actor. She immersed herself in the craft, training under esteemed acting coaches like Julie Ariola, Margie Haber, and Larry Moss. Her vibrant journey began with a series of national commercials for Doritos Diet Pepsi (opposite Ray Charles), culminating in a thrilling moment when she booked a music video with her idol, David Bowie, in "Miracle Good Night." Teresa's big break came when Producer Aaron Spelling chose her for the role of Linda Holden in the FOX series "Models, Inc.," a show that achieved lasting popularity through worldwide syndication. She dazzled audiences as the fierce Greek goddess Nemesis in "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" and showcased her comedic chops in the film "Bio-Dome." Her guest appearances on "Melrose Place" further solidified her reputation as a versatile actress. While on a summer tour of Europe, she seized the chance to deepen her craft by studying Shakespeare at the prestigious London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA). With a diverse array of roles in various TV series and films such as "Pacific Blue," "Baywatch Hawaii," and "Cruel Intentions 2," she demonstrated her range and dedication. Teresa later made her mark as Eden August on the renowned CBS soap opera "Guiding Light." After her successful stint on "Guiding Light," Teresa followed her passion for design and became a sought-after interior designer, completing numerous high-end projects in New York City. Now, she resides in Europe with her husband and two children, continuing to embrace her passion for art and life.

Karen Sheperd is an American actress with numerous credits in film, television and theatre. Her love with acting began in high school where she acted in various plays. Sheperd Is also a World-Class #1 Champion Martial Artist and is in the Black Belt Hall of Fame, alongside icons such as Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Jet Li and Chuck Norris.

As a Martial Arts Celebrity, Sheperd retired from competition early 1981 to accept her first film-acting role ("Shinobi Ninja"), becoming the first American female martial artist to star in an action film. Sheperd moved to Hollywood and dove into acting studies. Throughout her acting career, Karen Sheperd has starred and co-starred with luminary award-winners such as Angelina Jolie, Jack Palance, Joan Jett, Madonna, Camilla Sparv, Paul Williams, James Hong, Nancy Kwan, John Hawkes, Pamela Anderson and more.

Karen received rave reviews for her lead theatre roles in Hollywood theatre productions such as "Summer and Smoke" by Tennessee Williams and "In The Boom Boom Room" by David Rabe.

Inspired by Bruce Lee, Karen Sheperd set out to become the first "female Bruce Lee." Sheperd dove into Martial Arts and ultimately became legendary. A trailblazing pioneer, Karen broke barriers and became the first female Champion to be rated #1 in the only ratings system at the time, "Karate Illustrated" magazine (1979 & 1980.) Sheperd made history and the National news in 1980 when she became the first woman ever to win "Grand Champion" at the U.S. Open Karate Championships in St. Petersburg, FL, beating the Nation's top male and female competitors.

In 1979, at the request of "Karate Illustrated's" editor (Renardo Barden,) Sheperd embarked on what would be an historical and successful campaign to establish official ratings for women when none existed so that more women would compete. The number of women training and competing in 1979 was 10% (according to Black Belt Magazine). During Karens #1 reign and after, she witnessed the numbers rise to 50% because of her campaign. Inside Kung Fu's" "Star" ratings for women began in 1980, Karen garnering that #1 title as well.

Karen Sheperd was one of the first women to appear on the covers of major Martial Arts magazines such as "Black Belt", "Inside Karate", "KICK", and many more.

Besides acting, Karen has lent her expertise as a fight-choreographer to various film, television and stage productions, including live-action projects at Disneyland, CA.

Karen has been happily married to the same man since 1993, loves animals, has always had numerous rescue cats and dogs, and still pursues acting.

Audie was born in L.A and started acting when she was in her mid 20's. She graduated from U.C.L.A and besides being an actress, is also a professional photographer. When she was 24, she received an offer from Zalman King to star in "Delta of Venus". She was undecided on whether to continue to pursue cinematography or become an actress until she finished shooting "Delta of Venus". At that point, Audie decided to continue acting and appeared in several Zalman King Productions, including guest appearances on the controversial "Red Shoe Diaries". Besides being a regular in King's movies, Audie is best known for her role as Claire in Free Enterprise.

Sara Wiseman is a multiple award winning actress for her critically acclaimed work in theatre, film and television. Her extensive career in screen and theatre has given her the opportunity to work in both New Zealand and Australian territories, most notably as Dar in the Disney blockbuster 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes', as Helen in the Australian mystery crime thriller 'High Country', opposite Richard Roxburgh in the law comedy 'Rake' and opposite Charles Edwards in 'Under The Vines'. Dramas include co-leading 'Between Two Worlds'. Sara played the extremely popular Carolyn Bligh/Duncan in the worldwide favourite 'A Place To Call Home'. Her other major credits include mystery thrillers 'One Lane Bridge', 'The Gulf' and 'The Sounds'. Sara will soon be seen as Sandra Kirby in the Netflix Neo-western Australian drama 'Territory'. Sara also co-founded the highly respected New Zealand drama school 'The Actors Program' in 2012.

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Nicky Mealings is known for Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) and Hercules in the Underworld (1994).

Kim Michalis is known for Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995), Hercules and the Amazon Women (1994) and Toy Love (2002).

Ian Watkin was born on 25 January 1940 in New Zealand. He was an actor and writer, known for Dead Alive (1992), Charlotte's Web (2006) and Wild Man (1977). He died on 18 May 2016 in Australia.

Nancy Schroder is known for We're Here to Help (2007), Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) and Shortland Street (1992).

Emma Turner is known for Jude (1996), Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) and Xena: Warrior Princess (1995).

Katrina Hobbs was born in 1971 in New Zealand. She is an actress, known for Home and Away (1988), Betty's Bunch (1990) and Show of Hands (2008).

Six-time IFBB Ms. Olympia Corinna Everson (née Kneuer) was born on January 4, 1958 in Racine, Wisconsin. A bodybuilder, trainer, writer, host, athlete, and actress, Cory has done all. She lived in Deerfield, Illinois where she went to high school before attending University of Wisconsin-Madison. There, she met future husband and competitive bodybuilder Jeff Everson (whom she wed in 1982). In her schooling years, Cory excelled in gymnastics, track & field, and badminton.

Cory's bodybuilding career embarked in the early 1980s. Standing a statuesque 5'9" and weighing a brawny 155-160 lbs at competitions, Cory took her first contest in 1981 and won the rest of her amateur shows. Her career hit a zenith in the professionals during the mid-1980s. From 1984, Cory captured every Ms. Olympia contest up to 1989 when she retired undefeated. She became a bodybuilding Hall of Fame inductee in 1999 and in 2005 by two separate organizations.

Cory followed her mastery of the physique world with her major film debut in 1991, sharing the screen with martial artist Jean-Claude Van Damme. While she found guest spots in various series during the 1990s, none matched her impression as Amazonian powerhouse Atalanta on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995). As such, this recurring character shared the screen with the titular hero played by Kevin Sorbo. Indeed, in Atalanta's three memorable episodes, she strove to show Hercules he more than met his match. She made her last screen appearance on an episode of Charmed (1998), where she portrayed Paige's "Hulk" version.

Cory's screen presence transcended film and television as she hosted the fitness show BodyShaping and her own ESPN-aired show Cory Everson's Gotta Sweat. She has also penned training books since 1986, producing her last publication in 1998.

Marise Wipani is known for Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995), Grievous Bodily Harm (1988) and Xena: Warrior Princess (1995).

Jacqueline Collen was born on 27 February 1968. She is an actress, known for The Adventures of Sinbad (1996), Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995) and Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990). She has been married to Dean Tarrolly since 17 March 2001. They have one child. She was previously married to Phil Collen.