Post by Narrator on Jun 6, 2015 23:04:37 GMT -8
Name: Gabriella Saari
Birthplace: Lappeenranta
Date of Birth: 6/09/1980
Voice: Soprano
APPEARANCE:
She has the pale complexion and blond hair of her native lands.
HISTORY
Saari's first big break was when she joined Finnish power metal band Smaragdbrandr. At first she did mainly backup vocals and some duets with lead singer Anton Virtanen, but there were talks of a new album in which she would be the sole singer on at least half of the songs. Tragically, Virtanen and Matti Takala (the lead guitarist) were both killed in an avalanche shortly before they were set to take the United States by storm. The surviving members of Smaragdbrandr went their separate ways.
For the next six years she spent time touring Broadway and occasionally doing voice work.
After Saari released a solo album in which she payed tribute to her dead friends, the producer of The Company was so moved by her singing that she was hired to perform some songs for the series. Her shrewd manager convinced the producer to let her perform on camera in a single episode, and so the character of Hana was born.
Gabriella was so popular as Hana, when the series killed off the laesla, an on-line petition appeared to bring back Hana. However, rumor has it she is being cast as an up-coming character instead. In the latest episodes Gabriella has reappeared in the series as Cordelia Primrose, one of paragons participating in the battle of the Temple of Many Colors.
DISCOGRAPHY
Power of the Dragon Mead (2004), backup vocals
Legendary Machismo (2005), duets with Virtanen
Phantom of the Opera (2006 cover, with Fabio Lione)
Tears of Blood and Sadness (2011), vocals, lyrics
FILMOGRAPHY
The Company ([n] episodes), as Hana
TRIVIA
Hana was originally written as a one-off guest, but Saari's performance made the character so popular with viewers that they decided to bring her back and pretty much keep her from then on.
It is rumored that at least one love scene between Saari and [Actor of Kar'ras] was not simulated.
Gabriella sings the theme song for the Company Chronicles.
Birthplace: Lappeenranta
Date of Birth: 6/09/1980
Voice: Soprano
APPEARANCE:
She has the pale complexion and blond hair of her native lands.
HISTORY
Saari's first big break was when she joined Finnish power metal band Smaragdbrandr. At first she did mainly backup vocals and some duets with lead singer Anton Virtanen, but there were talks of a new album in which she would be the sole singer on at least half of the songs. Tragically, Virtanen and Matti Takala (the lead guitarist) were both killed in an avalanche shortly before they were set to take the United States by storm. The surviving members of Smaragdbrandr went their separate ways.
For the next six years she spent time touring Broadway and occasionally doing voice work.
After Saari released a solo album in which she payed tribute to her dead friends, the producer of The Company was so moved by her singing that she was hired to perform some songs for the series. Her shrewd manager convinced the producer to let her perform on camera in a single episode, and so the character of Hana was born.
Gabriella was so popular as Hana, when the series killed off the laesla, an on-line petition appeared to bring back Hana. However, rumor has it she is being cast as an up-coming character instead. In the latest episodes Gabriella has reappeared in the series as Cordelia Primrose, one of paragons participating in the battle of the Temple of Many Colors.
DISCOGRAPHY
Power of the Dragon Mead (2004), backup vocals
Legendary Machismo (2005), duets with Virtanen
Phantom of the Opera (2006 cover, with Fabio Lione)
Tears of Blood and Sadness (2011), vocals, lyrics
FILMOGRAPHY
The Company ([n] episodes), as Hana
TRIVIA
Hana was originally written as a one-off guest, but Saari's performance made the character so popular with viewers that they decided to bring her back and pretty much keep her from then on.
It is rumored that at least one love scene between Saari and [Actor of Kar'ras] was not simulated.
Gabriella sings the theme song for the Company Chronicles.