Stephanie Suganami Shepard | |
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| Born | September 16, 1989 Ontario, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
Stephanie Suganami also known as Steph Shep is an American actress, entrepreneur and environmental advocate. She is best known for being the former personal assistant to Kim Kardashian. As an actress she is best known for playing Emily Katz in the thriller film Opus .
Suganami was born in Ontario, Ohio. She loved her hometown due to the natural surroundings and said she would pass cows everyday on the way to school. She has Japanese ancestry through her mother [1]
Prior to her acting career she was famous for being Kim Kardashians assistant. The two became good friends and Kim attended her wedding along with her sister's Khloe and Kourtney. [2] She made her acting debut in an episode of the sitcom Dave. [3] She made an appearance in the medical drama Doctor Odyssey. [4] Her first recurring role was as Perla Tanaka in the drama series Power Book II: Ghost. [5] Her most famous role so far has been as Emily Katz in the thriller film Opus. [6] [7]
Suganami is also a big environmental activist, co-founding the international research program Future Earth. She cites Al Gore as a big influence. [8] She is married to producer Larry Jackson. [9]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2022 | Something from Tiffany's | Tiffany Saleswoman | |
| 2025 | Opus | Emily Katz |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2020 | Dave (TV series) | Stephanie | Episode: "Pibe" |
| 2024 | Doctor Odyssey | Kelly | Episode: "Singles Week" |
| 2024 | Power Book II: Ghost | Perla Tanaka | 3 episodes |