Ellen Tamaki
Ellen Tamaki is an American actress known for her recurring role as Niko Hamada in Charmed (2018–19) and as Drea Mikami in Manifest since 2020.
Ellen Tamaki | |
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| Born | |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Early life
Ellen Tamaki is an American actress from Brooklyn, New York City.[1]
Tamaki studied acting at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, graduating in 2013;[1] during her time as a student in London, she had theatre appearances as Lady Anne in Richard lll, and as Casca in Julius Caesar.[1] Tamaki moved to the United States to study at the Boston University College of Fine Arts, graduating in 2014.[2]
Acting career
After landing several small roles in films and television from 2015, Tamaki's first big break came in 2018, while working in New York theatre,[3] she was offered the role as police detective Niko Hamada for 16 episodes of the television series Charmed.[2] Tamaki followed that television success landing the role of Drea Mikami in the second series of Manifest in 2020.[4]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Searching for Sally Mae | Frankie | |
| 2016 | Reptilia | Tina | Short |
| 2016 | The Drowning | Barista | |
| 2017 | Valentina | Debbie | Short |
| 2018 | The Procedure | CNA Nguyen | Short |
| 2018 | We Only Know So Much | Taylor | |
| 2019 | Inez & Doug & Kira | Valerie |
References
- "Ellen Tamaki". backstage.com. 2020.
- "Bingeworthy TV shows and movies featuring CFA Alumni". bu.edu Boston University. 2020.
- "Charmed: Ellen Tamaki talks Season 1 of The CW reboot – Exclusive Interview". assignmentx.com. February 3, 2019.
- "'Charmed': Charlie Gillespie & Ellen Tamaki Join the CW Reboot Pilot". deadline.com. March 12, 2018.
External links
- Ellen Tamaki at IMDb