Nakia Burrise facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Nakia Burrise
Burrise at the Louisville Supercon in 2018
Born	San Diego, California, U.S.
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1996–present

Nakia Burrise is an American actress. She is well-known for her role as Tanya Sloan, who was the Yellow Zeo Ranger and later the first Yellow Turbo Ranger. She played these characters in the popular TV shows Power Rangers Zeo and Power Rangers Turbo from 1996 to 1997.

You might also know her from the TV show Moesha, where she played a character named Joy. Since 2020, Nakia Burrise has also been a recurring character, Angela Macklin, on the show Danger Force, which is a spin-off from Henry Danger.

Early Life and Beginnings

Nakia Burrise was born in San Diego, California. Her parents are Deborah and Cornell Burrise. When she was young, she loved sports. She enjoyed playing softball and running track.

Her Acting Journey

Nakia Burrise started her acting career in 1996. That year, she got the role of Tanya Sloan in Power Rangers Zeo. She continued playing Tanya Sloan in Power Rangers Turbo. These roles made her very popular with fans of the Power Rangers series.

Later, from 2013 to 2015, she had a recurring role as Patty Pritchett in the well-known series Hart of Dixie. In 2017, she appeared in a short film called The Order. This film featured many actors who had also been in Power Rangers shows.

Since 2020, Nakia Burrise has been playing Angela Macklin on the TV show Danger Force. This show is a spin-off from Henry Danger, and she has been a recurring character there.

Where You Might Have Seen Her

Nakia Burrise has acted in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of her notable roles:

Movies

• Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie (1997): She played Tanya Sloan, the Yellow Turbo Ranger.
• Under Wraps (1997): She played Paige in this TV movie.
• Jack Frost (1998): She had a small role as a Bank Customer.
• Barbie in A Mermaid Tale (2010) and Barbie in A Mermaid Tale 2 (2012): She voiced the character Fallon Casey in these animated movies.
• Barbie: Dreamtopia (2016): She voiced Nikki, Juniper, and Amethyst in this TV movie.
• Barbie: Princess Adventure (2020): She voiced Principal Miller.
• Barbie & Chelsea: The Lost Birthday (2021): She voiced the Captain.
• House Party (2023): She played Lisa.

Television Shows

• Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (1996): She appeared as Tanya Sloan in one episode.
• Power Rangers Zeo (1996): She was a main cast member, playing Tanya Sloan/Yellow Zeo Ranger in 50 episodes.
• Power Rangers Turbo (1997): She continued as a main cast member, playing Tanya Sloan/Yellow Turbo Ranger in 19 episodes.
• Moesha (2000): She was a recurring character named Joy in season 5.
• Sabrina the Teenage Witch (2001): She appeared in one episode.
• Bones (2009): She played a Wife in an episode.
• The Middle (2011): She played a Saleswoman in an episode.
• Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse (2012–2015): She was a main voice actor for Nikki.
• Hart of Dixie (2013–2015): She was a recurring character, Patty Pritchett, in seasons 3 and 4.
• Danger Force (2020–2024): She has a recurring role as Angela Macklin.
• Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures (2019–2020): She voiced Principal Miller in seasons 3-5.

Video Games

• Barbie Dreamhouse Party (2013)
• God of War: Ragnorök (2022)

See also

In Spanish: Nakia Burrise para niños