Model/Actress: Teresa Kadotani started working as a model in Orange County, California. She was 16 when she found that her photography interest led her to be in front of the camera for TV/film. Her su ...Show More
Model/Actress: Teresa Kadotani started working as a model in Orange County, California. She was 16 when she found that her photography interest led her to be in front of the camera for TV/film. Her success in front of the camera led to working in the feature film industry where she received a day players credit at the age of 19 in the popular film, "Lethal Weapon" in 1986. She also has worked in other projects, "Big Trouble in Little China" "Die Hard" "General Hospital" "Days of Our Lives" "Silver Spoons" "Growing Pains" and MTV's "Monsters of Rock" commercial. After completing college, she worked in Casting as a Casting Coordinator at Central Casting in Burbank, California. She was assigned her favorite series at the time, "X-Files" Teresa Kadotani has also been a statuette model for media awards, (Asian American Pacific Artists Association) for 3 years in a row. She has also volunteered as a stage manager for clothing designer Tadashi.Teresa Kadotani was deeply moved regarding her childhood friend Karen Williams Conner who passed away in her 20's from living a life on the streets. After several unsuccessful attempts to get her off the streets, she realized that her drug addiction was driving her need to remain on the streets.The role in Lethal Weapon as "Hooker", and her friend passing away from a life of prostitution, drugs and violence inspired her to write a manuscript (Novella) for teens in jeopardy. The manuscript is available to parents and teens for an honest view on how wrong choices can devastate a life and ultimately lead to death. She has helped teens by volunteering her story, and answering questions for parents and their children.In 2007 her film prints were selected for an art gallery opening which expressed the internment of Japanese Americans. "Teresa Kadotani's Digital Photography" have been displayed in art shows in California and are compiled in a video. Hide
