Kate Nauta | |
|---|---|
| Born | Kate Lynn Nauta April 29, 1982 |
| Occupation | Actress, model, singer |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Modeling information | |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1] |
| Hair color | Blonde |
| Eye color | Blue |
Kate Lynn Nauta (born April 29, 1982)[2] is an American fashion model, actress and singer. One of her major roles in feature films was Lola in Transporter 2.[3] She previously also used the name Katie professionally.
Biography
Nauta was born in Salem, Oregon,[2] and grew up in Woodburn, Oregon, where she lived until 2000. She graduated from Woodburn High School in 2000.[2] She started modeling at age 15. At 17 she was a winner of the U.S. Elite Model Look contest and went on to compete in the finals in Nice, France in 1999. She is now managed by Mode Models International.[4] She has modelled for Versace (Sport and Versus), L'Oréal, DKNY, and Abercrombie & Fitch as well as doing advertisements for, among others, Motorola.[5]
Luc Besson cast Nauta as 'Lola' in Transporter 2 and also used two of her songs on its soundtrack. She stars also in the web series Fear Clinic.[6]
Nauta also sings and writes lyrics. She has worked on her music with Lenny Kravitz.[7] Her song "Revolution" is on the soundtrack of Transporter 2. Also, she is featured in the song "Name Game (Remember)" by hip-hop/rap group Naughty by Nature.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Transporter 2 | Lola | [8] | |
| 2007 | The Game Plan | Tatianna | [9] | |
| 2009 | Fear Clinic | Jackie | [10] | |
| 2009 | Nine Miles Down | Jennie "JC" Christianson | [11] | |
| 2009 | The Good Guy | Cynthia | [12] | |
| 2010 | Choose | Jenna | [13] | |
| 2010 | The Somnambulist | Nurse Mary | ||
| 2011 | Mercedes Benz: Drive and Seek | Ivy | ||
| 2013 | And Then There Was You | Kayla | ||
| 2013 | Avalanche Sharks | Diana | ||
| 2014 | 37 | Dani |
References
- ^ Kate Nauta at Fashion Model Directory
- ^ a b c Baker, Jeff (April 30, 2014). "17 actors you (maybe) didn't know were from Oregon". The Oregonian. Portland, Oregon. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
- ^ "Movie Babes of the Day: Transporter 2". IGN. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ^ "Mode Models International". Mode Models International. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ^ "Mode Models International". Mode Models International. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ^ "Exclusive Image: Fear Clinic". Dread Central. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ^ "Featured Content on Myspace". Myspace. Archived from the original on April 13, 2012. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
- ^ http://www.mtv.com/news/1508714/transporter-2-delivers-explosive-lesson-to-model-kate-nauta/
- ^ http://www.boston.com/ae/movies/articles/2007/09/28/game_plan_is_family_fun_close_to_home/
- ^ http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/340147-fear-clinic-financed-fiona-dourif-joins-the-cast/
- ^ http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3169598/melissa-george-heads-nine-miles-down/
- ^ https://variety.com/2008/scene/markets-festivals/kate-nauta-1117989588/
- ^ http://www.popmatters.com/post/138924-ifcs-choose-is-a-very-late-bloomer/
External links
- Kate Nauta at IMDb
- Kate Nauta at Fashion Model Directory
