Lisa Yamanaka
| Lisa Yamanaka リサ・ヤマナカ | |
|---|---|
| Born | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Residence | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Other names |
Lisa Boynton Lisa Jai |
| Occupation |
Actress Voice actress |
| Years active | 1988–present |
Lisa Yamanaka is a Japanese Canadian actress and voice actress, who is best remembered for being the voice of Wanda Li in The Magic School Bus.
She also goes by the names Lisa Boynton and Lisa Jai for some credit roles.
Career
Lisa Yamanaka was born Lisa currently lives in Toronto, Ontario. Before that, she lived in Los Angeles, California in the United States in 2011. Before that, she lived in Toronto, Ontario until 2008. Lisa Yamanaka attended Central Commerce Collegiate Institute in Toronto, ON.
Recently, she has become an advocate for disabled actors, having developed rheumatoid arthritis.[1]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Babar: The Movie | Isabelle (voice) | |
| 1992 | This Is My Life | Shawn | |
| 1994 | Mirabelle and Me | Gwendolyn (voice) | Television film |
| 1995 | Nilus the Sandman: The First Day | Girl | Television film |
| 1996 | Balance of Power | Jasmine Matsumoto | |
| 2010 | Creed | Asia | |
| 2013 | Sisters | Crystal | Short film |
| 2014 | The Window | News Anchor | |
| 2014 | Lost Angels | Louise | |
| 2014 | Runaway Dream | Linn | Short film |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | My Secret Identity | Megan | Episode: "You've Got a Friend" |
| 1989–1991 | Babar | Flora (1989–1990), Isabelle (1991–1991) (voice) | 65 episodes |
| 1989 | T. and T. | Kim | Episode: "Family Honour" |
| 1990 | Little Rosey | Nonny, Tater (voice) | |
| 1991 | Rupert | Additional Voices (voice) | 13 episodes |
| 1993 | Tales from the Cryptkeeper | Becky (voice) | Episode: "Nature" |
| 1993–1996 | The Busy World of Richard Scarry | Additional Voices (voice) | 31 episodes |
| 1994 | Monster Force | Additional Voices (voice) | 13 episodes |
| 1994–1997 | The Magic School Bus | Wanda Li (voice) | 52 episodes |
| 1995 | Squawk Box | Various | |
| 1995 | The Neverending Story | The Childlike Empress, Junior Rockchewer (voice) | 13 episodes[2] |
| 1996–1998 | Stickin' Around | Ashley (voice) | |
| 2000 | Twice in a Lifetime | Georgia | Episode: "Pride and Prejudice" |
| 2000–2001 | Timothy Goes to School | Yoko | 26 episodes[2] |
| 2001–2002 | Medabots | Erika Amazake (voice) | |
| 2003–2006 | Tweenies | Fizz (voice) | US version |
| 2010–2012 | Pillars of Freedom | Spirit (voice) | 26 episodes[2] |
| 2013 | Trail Mix | Holly | Episode: "The Trail Mix Crew" |
| 2013 | Apartment Manager | Lisa | Episode: "Unit 4" |
Video Games
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Resident Evil 2 | Sherry Birkin | |
| 2000 | Dino Crisis 2 | Paula Morton |
References
- ↑ "Lisa Jai: Actress, Advocate & Inspiration". rocknrolltheplay.com. 2012-06-03. Retrieved 2013-04-24.
- 1 2 3 "lacasting.com". lacasting.com. Retrieved February 7, 2016.
External links
- Lisa Yamanaka at the Internet Movie Database
- Lisa Yamanaka at Anime News Network's encyclopedia
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