- Kristanna Loken
-
Kristanna Loken 
Loken at the Big Apple Convention, May 21, 2011.Born Kristanna Sommer Loken
Ghent, New York, U.S.Occupation Actress Years active 1994–present Spouse Noah Danby (2008–2009) Website http://www.kristannaloken.net Kristanna Sommer Loken is an American actress known for her work in both film and television, and as a fashion model.
Contents
Early life
Loken was born in Ghent, New York, the daughter of Rande (née Porath), a model, and Merlin "Chris" Loken, a writer and apple farmer.[1] All four of her grandparents were born in Norway and emigrated from there to Wisconsin's Norwegian American community.[2][3][4] She grew up on her parents' fruit farm in Upstate New York. She has a sister named Tanya.[5]
Career
Loken started her acting career in 1994, playing "Danielle 'Dani' Andropoulos #3" on an episode of As The World Turns,[6][7] and she appeared in several television shows and films, including regular appearances on the television shows Philly, Unhappily Ever After, and Boy Meets World. In 1998 she starred in Mortal Kombat: Conquest as "Taja". She is probably best known for her performance as the cyborg[8] T-X (Terminatrix) in the 2003 movie Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. In 2004, she appeared in a German television movie, Die Nibelungen (also known as "Dark Kingdom: The Dragon King" or "Sword of Xanten"), which aired as a 2-part mini-series and set a ratings record. Subsequently, she starred as the leading character in the 2006 film version of the video game BloodRayne, and appeared in director Uwe Boll's film version of the video game Dungeon Siege, called In the Name of the King.
She appeared in 10 episodes of the fourth season of The L Word, which debuted in January 2007. Additionally, she starred as the title character in the Sci-Fi Channel's series Painkiller Jane which aired from April to September 2007.
Personal life
Loken stated in an interview with Curve magazine "I have dated and have had sex with men and women, and have to say that the relationships I have had with certain women have been much more fulfilling, sexually and emotionally, than of those with certain men... I connect with an aura, with energy. And if the person with whom I connect happens to be a female, that's just the way it is. That's what makes my wheels turn."[9]
On January 17, 2008, Loken announced on her Web site that she had become engaged to actor Noah Danby (her co-star in Painkiller Jane). The couple were married at her family's farm on May 10, 2008.[10]
In an interview published on November 16, 2009, she announced that she had separated from Danby and was now in a relationship with a woman.[11]
Filmography
Year Film Role Notes 1997 Academy Boyz Linda Baker 2000 Gangland Angie 2001 Air Panic Josie 2003 Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines T-X 2004 "Worn Like a Tattoo" Mary's Mother Dramatic short Dark Kingdom: The Dragon King Queen Brunhild 2006 BloodRayne Rayne Lime Salted Love Zepher Genesee 2007 In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale Elora 2009 Darfur Malin Lausberg 2010 The Legend Of Awesomest Maximus Hottessa 2011 S.W.A.T.: Firefight Rose Walker Love Orchard Karen filming Naked Before the World Diane in production Television
Year Title Role Notes 1994 As the World Turns Danielle Andropoulos #3 1995 New York Undercover Rena Episode: "Young, Beautiful and Dead" 1996 Law & Order Sonya Dubrow Episode: "Savior" Aliens in the Family Tiffany Kindall 1996–1997 Unhappily Ever After Sable O'Brien 8 Episodes 1997 Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman Penny Barnes Episode: "AKA Superman" Star Trek: Voyager Malia Episode: "Favorite Son" Just Shoot Me! Kristanna Episode: "In Your Dreams" 1996–1998 Boy Meets World Jennifer Bassett 2 Episodes: "An Affair to Forget" & "First Girlfriends' Club" 1997–1998 Pensacola: Wings of Gold Janine Kelly 11 Episodes 1998–1999 Mortal Kombat: Conquest Taja 22 Episodes 1999 Sliders Catherine Clark Episode: "Revelations" Pacific Blue Officer Claire Keene 2 Episodes: "Blue Hawaii: Part 1" & "Blue Hawaii: Part 2" 2000 D.C. Sarah Logan 7 Episodes 2001–2002 Philly A.D.A. Lisa Walensky 8 Episodes 2007 Painkiller Jane Jane Vasco 22 Episodes 2007–2008 The L Word Paige Sobel 10 Episodes 2010 Ties That Bind Hope Webster TV movie References
- ^ "Kristanna Loken Biography (1979–)". Filmreference.com. 1979-12-19. http://www.filmreference.com/film/74/Kristanna-Loken.html. Retrieved 2010-09-17.
- ^ "Baring it all: BloodRayne star Kristanna Loken comes out and tells Curve why women love her-and why she loves us back. | Curve (March, 2006)". Accessmylibrary.com. 2006-03-01. http://www.accessmylibrary.com/coms2/summary_0286-15274252_ITM. Retrieved 2010-09-17.
- ^ VG Interview Kristanna Loken – The Terminator Files
- ^ Kristanna Loken, Benno Furmann, Uli Edel | Interviews | SCI FI Weekly
- ^ "Pink's Lip Stick". The Daily Mirror. 2003-10-13. http://www.mirror.co.uk/archive/2003/10/13/pink-s-lips-stick-89520-13508002/. Retrieved 2007-10-07.
- ^ Kristanna Loken at the Internet Movie Database
- ^ SoapCentral.com, Who's who in Oakdale?, Sanielle Andropolus. Retrieved on February 15, 2008.
- ^ D. Hagberg, Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines, 2003, p.56
- ^ Nasson, Tim. "Kristanna Loken Headlines Dyke-Friendly New Film, BloodRayne". Curve. http://www.curvemag.com/Detailed/703.html. Retrieved 2006-07-28.
- ^ Kristanna Loken
- ^ Kriegh, LeeAnn. "Exclusive Interview: Catching Up with Kristanna Loken", AfterEllen.com, 2009-11-18.
External links
- Official website (requires Flash)
- Kristanna Loken at the Internet Movie Database
- Kristanna Loken at Fashion Model Directory
- Interviews
- Manila Standard Today interview (January 27, 2006)
- Curve interview (January 2006)
- JoBlo.com interview (December 29, 2005)
Categories:- Actors from New York
- American female models
- American film actors
- American television actors
- Bisexual actors
- LGBT people from the United States
- American people of Norwegian descent
- 1979 births
- Living people
Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.
