KOA COHEN (also Luisa Jemma Koa Cohen) Of mixed ethnicity (European, Polynesian, and Middle Eastern), Koa was born in Wellington, New Zealand. Koa is a dual citizen of NZ and the USA and enjoys working in both hemispheres. She is an actor, vocalist, dancer, and musician (piano, guitar, ukulele) who excels in a variety of roles. On her own time, she also skis, snowboards, surfs, swims, skates, and trains in various athletic pursuits.