Emily Fortuna is a Seattle-based film and stage actress with a particular fondness for the silly. She has performed a variety of both comedic and dramatic roles in the Pacific Northwest as well as in her native Texas. She enjoys discovering the distinctive humanity in each of her characters, be they light-hearted or villainous, through performance. Emily studied at both Rice University and the University of Washington, and is a very driven individual, constantly working to refine and add to her craft. At Rice University she received a Sammy Award as the Best Supporting Actress for her role in the original musical Hello, Hamlet.