Emma's Vitals
Interests
Birthdate:
Hometown: San Diego, California
Hair: Brown
Eyes:
Height:
Marital Status:
Siblings:
Favorite Actor:
Favorite Actress:
Favorite Movie:
Favorite TV Series:
Favorite Singer:
Favorite Band:
Favorite Song:
Playing Xander's love interest on "Buffy" is not a stretch for the enchanting Emma. She has been the object of affection on many television shows, ranging from sitcoms ("Weird Science"), to dramas ("Silk Stalkings"), to soap operas ("General Hospital").
After growing up in sunny San Diego, Emma moved into theater as a teenager. Her experience landed her guest starring roles on television shows. She has acted opposite heartthrobs Don Johnson on "Nash Bridges" and Lorenzo Lamas on "Renegade". Her favorite role, however, was as Nurse Penny Brady on "Saved By The Bell: The College Years". She enjoyed acting in front of the live studio audience because it reminded her most of stage performance.
Emma's breakthrough was her recurring character in the 1995-96 season of Beverly Hills 90210 as Brandon's love interest, Susan Keats. This exposure landed her the role of Anyanka, the patron saint of scorned women, on "Buffy". After losing her demonic powers, she has returned as the morally ambiguous Anya, who becomes Xander's plucky girlfriend.
While Emma loves working on "Buffy", she has a cynical attitude towards her career. "I don't know that I want to act 15 years from now. I mean, I love the process of acting, but not the masochism." Having already earned a degree in Psychology, she won't have to worry about making a living fifteen years from now no matter what her occupation.