Kate Nauta

Kate Lynn Nauta (born April 29, 1982)[2] is an American fashion model, actress and singer. One of her major roles in feature films was Lola in Transporter 2.[3] She previously also used the name Katie professionally.

Kate Nauta
Born
Kate Lynn Nauta

(1982-04-29) April 29, 1982
Salem, Oregon, U.S.
OccupationActress, model, singer
Years active2005–present
Modeling information
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1]
Hair colorBlonde
Eye colorBlue

Biography

Nauta was born in Salem, Oregon,[2] and grew up in Woodburn, Oregon, where she lived until 2000. She graduated from Woodburn High School in 2000.[2] She started modeling at age 15. At 17 she was a winner of the U.S. Elite Model Look contest and went on to compete in the finals in Nice, France in 1999. She is now managed by Mode Models International.[4] She has modelled for Versace (Sport and Versus), L'Oréal, DKNY, and Abercrombie & Fitch as well as doing advertisements for, among others, Motorola.[5]

Luc Besson cast Nauta as 'Lola' in Transporter 2 and also used two of her songs on its soundtrack. She stars also in the web series Fear Clinic.[6]

Nauta also sings and writes lyrics. She has worked on her music with Lenny Kravitz.[7] Her song "Revolution" is on the soundtrack of Transporter 2. Also, she is featured in the song "Name Game (Remember)" by hip-hop/rap group Naughty by Nature.

Filmography
List of acting performances in film and television
Year Title Role Notes Source
2005Transporter 2Lola[8]
2007The Game PlanTatianna[9]
2009Fear ClinicJackie[10]
2009Nine Miles DownJennie "JC" Christianson[11]
2009The Good GuyCynthia[12]
2010ChooseJenna[13]
2010The SomnambulistNurse Mary
2011Mercedes Benz: Drive and SeekIvy
2013And Then There Was YouKayla
2013Avalanche SharksDiana
201437Dani

References
  1. Kate Nauta at Fashion Model Directory
  2. Baker, Jeff (April 30, 2014). "17 actors you (maybe) didn't know were from Oregon". The Oregonian. Portland, Oregon. Retrieved 2016-02-16.
  3. "Movie Babes of the Day: Transporter 2". IGN. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  4. "Mode Models International". Mode Models International. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  5. "Mode Models International". Mode Models International. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  6. "Exclusive Image: Fear Clinic". Dread Central. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  7. "Featured Content on Myspace". Myspace. Archived from the original on April 13, 2012. Retrieved 29 June 2015.
  8. http://www.mtv.com/news/1508714/transporter-2-delivers-explosive-lesson-to-model-kate-nauta/
  9. http://www.boston.com/ae/movies/articles/2007/09/28/game_plan_is_family_fun_close_to_home/
  10. http://www.shocktillyoudrop.com/news/340147-fear-clinic-financed-fiona-dourif-joins-the-cast/
  11. http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3169598/melissa-george-heads-nine-miles-down/
  12. https://variety.com/2008/scene/markets-festivals/kate-nauta-1117989588/
  13. http://www.popmatters.com/post/138924-ifcs-choose-is-a-very-late-bloomer/


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