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Kristanna Sommer Loken or Kristanna Sommer Løken (born October 8, 1979) is an American actress known for her work in both film and television, and a former fashion model. A stunning, statuesque blonde of Norwegian descent, Kristanna Loken broke out on the big screen as the sexy but stoic terminatrix in the blockbuster sequel, “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines” (2003). A New York native and former model, Loken quickly became one of Hollywood’s sexy new talents and was ranked third in Maxim magazine’s Hot 100 in 2003. Often cast in action and fantasy roles due to her towering 5’11” frame, Loken’s physical ability and stunning beauty quickly made her one of Hollywood’s up-and-coming female action stars. Showing a softer, more intimate side with her guest-starring role on Showtime’s “The L Word” (2004- ) in 2007, Loken proved her versatility as an actress. Loken was born in Ghent, New York, the daughter of Rande (née Porath), a model, and Merlin "Chris" Loken, a writer and apple farmer. Both her paternal and maternal grandparents were born in Norway and immigrated to Wisconsin's Norwegian American community. Loken is also of part German ancestry. She grew up on her parents' fruit farm in Upstate New York. She has a sister named Tanya. Well-rounded and studious as a child, she attended the Rudolf Steiner Waldorf School and studied acting, dancing, singing and equestrian on the side. Loken began acting professionally at the age of 13, making her television debut in 1994 on the daytime soap “As the World Turns” (CBS, 1956- ). Though her run on the series was short, Loken pressed onward. Following in her mother’s footsteps, Loken entered the Elite Look of the Year modeling competition in Ibiza, Spain. With her stunning Nordic looks, she proved to be a natural, placing third in the competition. She went on to land a number of modeling jobs with Elite but continued to focus on her main career path acting. Loken started her acting career in 1994, playing "Danielle 'Dani' Andropoulos #3" on an episode of As The World Turns,and she appeared in several television shows and films, including regular appearances on the television shows Philly, Unhappily Ever After, Mortal Kombat: Conquest, and Boy Meets World. Loken went on to land guest spots on a number of primetime shows including Fox's “New York Undercover” (1994-98), NBC’s “Law & Order” (1990- ), ABC’s “Boy Meets World” (1993-2000) and the WB sitcom, “Unhappily Ever After” (1995-1999). Landing her first regular role in 1997, Loken portrayed Janine Kelly, the estranged teenage daughter of fighter pilot trainer Lt. Col. Bill Kelly (James Brolin) in the syndicated series, “Pensacola: Wings of Gold” (1997-2000). After a year on the series, Loken segued to more action-related fare portraying the athletic thief Taja in the video game spin-off series, “Mortal Combat: Conquest” (syndicated 1998). Shifting gears, she was cast as an ambitious cable news producer on the short-lived drama “D.C.” (The WB, 2000). Loken went on to land a recurring guest-starring role as A.D.A. Lisa Walensky on the primetime drama, “Philly” (ABC, 2001-02). She is probably best known for her performance as the android T-X (Terminatrix) in the 2003 movie Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines. In 2004, she appeared in a German television movie, Die Nibelungen (also known as "Sword of Xanten"), which aired as a 2-part mini-series and set a ratings record. Subsequently, she starred as the leading character in the 2006 film version of the video game BloodRayne, and appeared in director Uwe Boll's film version of the video game Dungeon Siege, called In the Name of the King. Landing her big break in 2003, Loken was cast as the cyborg terminator T-X in the highly anticipated sequel, “Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines.” Though her towering height and athletic frame had sometimes proved to be a hindrance to her career, “Terminator” producers cast Loken in the role because she looked as if she could physically stand up to co-star Arnold Schwarzenegger. After months of physical training and preparation, Loken went head-to-head on screen with Schwarzenegger. Holding her own against the iconic action star, Loken nailed the part and gained some much-needed exposure. She went on to appear in the short film “Worn Like a Tattoo” (2004), which won her the New York International Independent Film Festival award for Best Actress, and the Nordic TV saga, “Ring of the Nibulungs” (2004). Landing her first leading film role in 2005, Loken portrayed Rayne, a half-human, half-vampire who seeks to avenge her mother’s rape in the video game-based fantasy flick, “BloodRayne” (2005). Though the film boasted a high-profile cast, including Academy Award-winner Ben Kingsley, the film was critically panned. Undeterred, Loken shifted gears and went on to join the cast of the hit Showtime series “The L Word” during its fourth season. Guest starring as bisexual single mother Paige Sobel, love interest to the androgynous heartthrob Shane (Katherine Moenig), Loken proved that she was more than just a sexy action hero. Openly bisexual, Loken’s interest in the series stemmed from a desire to portray a same-sex relationship on screen. Off-screen, rumors that Loken had been dating her “BloodRayne” co-star Michelle Rodriguez began to surface, rumors which Loken coyly confirmed during a November 2006 interview with The Advocate. She appeared in 10 episodes of the fourth season of The L Word, which debuted in January 2007. Additionally, she also starred as the title character in SciFi Channel's series Painkiller Jane which aired from April to September 2007. She was trained in Krav Maga, an Israeli martial art, prior to starting the film Terminator 3. Loken stated in an interview with Curve magazine, "I have dated and have had sex with men and women and have to say that the relationships I have had with certain women have been much more fulfilling, sexually and emotionally, than of those with certain men... I connect with an aura, with energy. And if the person with whom I connect happens to be a female, that's just the way it is. That's what makes my wheels turn." Loken first generated public speculation about her sexuality when she kissed P!nk at the World Music Awards in Monte Carlo.The Advocate and other LGBT news sources in November 2006 reported Loken might be in a romantic relationship with actress Michelle Rodriguez, her co-star in Bloodrayne. Asked about the relationship in April 2007, Kristanna Loken said, "We're great friends. She'll always remain a great, close friend of mine. I'll always love Michelle.", On January 17, 2008, she announced on her web site that she was engaged to actor Noah Danby, with plans for a wedding on spring 2008. |
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