Nakia Burrise (born October 21, 1974 in Stockton, California) is an American actress. Burrise is best known for her role as Tanya Sloan in Power Rangers Zeo, a role that she has reprised in several Power Rangers series and media. She has also had recurring roles in the series Hart of Dixie and Danger Force. As a voice actor, she has been in several animated Barbie series and films.
Partial Filmography:
Film
- Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie (1997) - Tanya Sloan/Yellow Turbo Ranger
- Under Wraps (1997) - Paige, TV movie
- One of Us Tripped (1997) - Keisha
- Jack Frost (1998) - Bank Customer
- This Space Between Us (1999) - Backstage Interviewer
- Between Kings and Queens (2010) - Susan
- The Perfect Boyfriend (2013) - Lynda, TV movie
- Crazy Wonderful (2018) - Jocelyn, TV movie
- She's the One (2020) - Danita
- For the Love of Christmas (2022) - Caryln Griffin
- House Party (2023) - Lisa
Live-Action Television
- Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers (1996) - Tanya Sloan, episode: "Hogday Afternoon: Part II"
- Power Rangers Zeo (1996) - Tanya Sloan/Zeo Ranger II
- Power Rangers Turbo (1997) - Tanya Sloan/Yellow Turbo Ranger
- Smart Guy (1997) - Sarina, episode: "Book Smart"
- Nash Bridges (1998-99) - Clerk/Candace, episodes: "Lady Killer" & "Superstition"
- Moesha (2000) - Joy, recurring role
- Hart of Dixie (2013-15) - Patty Pritchett, recurring role
- Class Dismissed (2015-17) - Liz, main role
- Danger Force (2020-present) - Angela Macklin, recurring role
Video Games
- Barbie Dreamhouse Party (2013) - Nikki
Web Video
- Star Trek Continues (2015) - Nakia
Western Animation
- Barbie in a Mermaid Tale (2010) - Fallon Casey, voice
- Barbie in a Mermaid Tale 2 (2012) - Fallon Casey, voice
- Barbie Dreamtopia (2016) - Nikki/Juniper/Amethyst, voice
- Barbie Princess Adventure (2020) - Principal Miller, voice
- Barbie And Chelsea The Lost Birthday (2021) - Captain, voice
- Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse (2012-15) - Nikki, voice role
- Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures (2019-20) - Principal Miller, voice role; recurring role: season 3-5
