Tessa Rao

Tessa Rao is a New Zealand actress. She is best known for playing Izzy Garcia in Power Rangers Dino Fury and Power Rangers Cosmic Fury She is also known for playing Poppy Achari in the soap opera Shortland Street.

Early life

Rao was born in Auckland. She is a graduate of Trinity College London and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Career

Rao's biggest role of her career so far has been playing Izzy Garcia in Power Rangers Dino Fury. The character is known for being the first lesbian character in the Power Rangers franchise. Rao was worried that she would have to cut her hair for the character. She reprised her role in Power Rangers Cosmic Fury. Rao was then cast in the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street.

Personal life

Rao has said that her mom is her hero for supporting her during the good times and the bad. She is a big fan of the sitcom Ted Lasso. Her perfect evening is going out for a nice dinner with a little bit of karaoke at the end. Her favourite food is Hash browns, specifically the ones from McDonald's.