Born and raised in New Zealand

Traveled throughout Europe at age 18 (date approximate)

Moved to Australia with then-boyfriend, later husband

Studied acting in Vancouver, Canada

Returned to New Zealand; appeared in small roles in numerous international co-productions

Acted in the film "Rainbow Warrior"

Made two guest appearances on the syndicated series "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys"

Starred in her own syndicated series, "Xena: Warrior Princess"

Broadway debut as Rizzo in the revival of the musical "Grease"

Made guest appearance in the two-part season opener of "The X-Files" (Fox)

Cast as herself on an episode of "The Simpsons"

Cast as Kathleen Clayton on the WB series "Tarzan"

Appeared in the comedy "Eurotrip," as Madam Van Der Sexxx

Cast in the thriller "Boogeyman" opposite Barry Watson