Emily Harper [IMDb] portrays the glamorous-yet-relationship-challenged heiress Fancy Crane, opposite Galen Gering, Ben Masters and John Reilly, on the daytime drama Passions (NBC / DirecTV). The actress made her debut on the unconventional series on May 12, 2005 and has since tackled a wide range of storylines over the course of more than 200 episodes. [Emily Harper Soap Digest & Weekly Interviews]

"The most challenging storyline for me was Fancy's attack. It was such a dark place to have to go to as an actress and an unexpected twist for party-girl Fancy," states Harper.
[Emily Harper on blogtalkradio regarding Passions]

Prior to landing Passions, Harper's credits included an episode of the sitcom Inside Schwartz (Breckin Meyer) as well as various commercials including a spot for Mike's Hard Lemonade. However her most notable of prior credits would have to be her position as a member of the Pro Basketball Cheerleading Squad - The Laker Girls (2000-2003).

Throughout her years as a Laker Girl, Harper also hosted Lakers TV on which she interviewed celebrities and athletes such as Andy Garcia and Kobe Bryant. Additional hosting credits include the KNBC program yourLA (2007).

Born in Cincinnati, Ohio [2/16], Harper knew early on that she wanted to eventually embark upon a career in the Entertainment Industry.

"My mom was a singer, so we used to harmonize in the kitchen when we were doing our chores. But also, my younger sister, Jessi, and I would put on plays in our basement. We had so much fun," recalls Harper.

Young Harper and family moved from Cincinnati to St. Louis, then to New Jersey, back to St. Louis and finally to California during her sophomore year in high school. A graduate of Loyola Marymount University (Los Angeles), with a degree in Dance, Harper's training included everything from Ballet to African Tribal.

Away from the television studios, Emily Harper enjoys taking Hip Hop classes with her sister, anything-fashion-related and traveling with her family. The Harper family most recently vacationed together in Italy.

EYES: Green 4 HAIR: Blond 4 HEIGHT: 5'9"