Lisa Yamanaka
Lisa Yamanaka
Born
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Other namesLisa Boynton Lisa Jai
OccupationActress
Years active1988–present

Lisa Jai Yamanaka is a Canadian actress. She is known as the voice of Wanda Li in The Magic School Bus and Yoko in Timothy Goes to School. Yamanaka is also known for her work on Babar and Resident Evil 2. She is also credited as Lisa Boynton and Lisa Jai.

Career

Yamanaka was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where she stayed until 2008 until she moved to Los Angeles, California before moving back to Toronto in 2011. She attended Central Commerce Collegiate Institute in Toronto, Ontario. Yamanaka was awarded the Unsung Hero Award by the City of Toronto 2012 for her advocacy work in diversity in the mainstream media. She debuted her first theatre production in the city of Watts, California as Isela Sanchez in Lynn Manning's 'The Unrequited: A tale between two Worlds' with Cornerstone Theater and Watts Village Theater. She has also become an advocate for disabled actors, having developed rheumatoid arthritis.[1] As of 2018, Yamanaka focuses her time on theatre, independent films, and advocacy. She is also a published poet and spoken-word artist, having performed at the inaugural event Poetic Fashion. She has also performed spoken word in Los Angeles, New York, and Swaziland.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1989 Babar: The MovieIsabelle (voice)
1992 This Is My LifeShawn
1994 Mirabelle and MeGwendolyn (voice) Television film; animated sequences only
1995 Nilus the Sandman: The First DayGirl Television film
1996 Balance of PowerJasmine Matsumoto
2010 CreedAsia
2013 SistersCrystal Short film
2014 The WindowNews Anchor
2014 Lost AngelsLouise
2014 Runaway DreamLinn Short film

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1988 My Secret IdentityMegan Episode: "You've Got a Friend"
1989–1991 BabarFlora (1989–1990), Isabelle (1991) (voice) 65 episodes
1989 T. and T.Kim Episode: "Family Honour"
1990 Little RoseyNonny, Tater (voice)
The RaccoonsPatty (voice) Episode: "Endless Summer!"
1991 RupertAdditional Voices (voice) 13 episodes
1993 Tales from the CryptkeeperBecky (voice) Episode: "Nature"
1994 Monster ForceAdditional Voices (voice) 13 episodes
1994–1997 The Magic School BusWanda Li (voice) 52 episodes
1995 Squawk BoxVarious
1995 The Neverending StoryThe Childlike Empress, Junior Rockbiter (voice) 13 episodes[2]
1995 Mr. DressupHerself (guest) 1 episode[3]
1996–1998 Stickin' AroundAshley (voice)
1999–2002 TweeniesFizz (voice) US version
2000 Twice in a LifetimeGeorgia Episode: "Pride and Prejudice"
2000–2001 Timothy Goes to SchoolYoko (voice) 26 episodes[2]
2001–2002 MedabotsErika Amazake (voice)
2001–2003 George ShrinksEllen / Ronnie Ribnod / Winifred 5 episodes
2010–2012 Pillars of FreedomSpirit (voice) 26 episodes[2]
2013 Trail MixHolly Episode: "The Trail Mix Crew"
2013 Apartment ManagerLisa Episode: "Unit 4"
2017 The Magic School Bus Rides AgainMrs. Li, William Li, Caller (voice) Episode: "The Magnetic Mambo"

Video games

Year Title Role Notes
1998 Resident Evil 2Sherry Birkin
2000 Dino Crisis 2Paula Morton

References

  1. ^"Lisa Jai: Actress, Advocate & Inspiration". rocknrolltheplay.com. 2012-06-03. Archived from the original on 2014-07-27. Retrieved 2013-04-24.
  2. ^ abc"lacasting.com". Retrieved February 7, 2016.
  3. ^Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: 1995 - Mr Dressup - Christmas Episode. YouTube.

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