Keiko Agena Biography

Fast Facts

• Nominated three consecutive years for Choice TV Sidekick at the Teen Choice Awards for her role on the "Gilmore Girls․"
• Was named one of the "100 Most Beautiful People in the World" by People Magazine in 2007
• Won the Young Artist Award in 2002 for Best Performance in a TV Drama Series - Supporting Young Actress for her role in "Gilmore Girls․"
• Quote: "(On "Gilmore Girls") "Ever since I found out I got the part on Gilmore Girls, my life has been changing in so many ways․ It seems as though all we get is good news․ I'm just so grateful to be a part of it․""
• Quote: "(On acting) "As an actor, you have certain responsibilities to choose roles that will be positive images․ I wouldn't do anything that was stereotypical or demeaning․""
• Recognized for her role as Lane Kim on "Gilmore Girls․"
• Was 27 when she first started her "Gilmore Girls" role as Lane, who is only 16 on the show