Stephanie Suganami
Stephanie Suganami | |
|---|---|
 Suganami in 2026 | |
| Other name | Steph Shep |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2020–present |
Stephanie Suganami, also known as Steph Shep, is an American actor, entrepreneur, and environmental advocate. As an actress, she is best known for playing Emily Katz in the A24 thriller film Opus.
Early life
[edit]Suganami grew up in Ontario, Ohio. She values the small-town culture of her hometown, appreciating its natural surroundings and communal way of life. She is of Japanese descent through her father.[1]
Career
[edit]Prior to her acting career she was famous for being Kim Kardashian's 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]
Personal life
[edit]Suganami is also a big environmental advocate, co-founding the international online platform Future Earth. She cites Al Gore as a big influence; and sits on the board of directors for The Climate Reality Project.[8] She is married to producer Larry Jackson.[9]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Something from Tiffany's | Tiffany Saleswoman | |
| 2025 | Opus | Emily Katz | |
| TBA | White Lies | TBA | Post-production |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Dave | Stephanie | Episode: "Pibe" |
| 2024 | Doctor Odyssey | Kelly | Episode: "Singles Week" |
| 2024 | Power Book II: Ghost | Perla Tanaka | 3 episodes |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Into the Wild With Steph Shep". wildelements. Archived from the original on August 5, 2025. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ↑ "Kim, Khloé and Kourtney Kardashian Celebrate Steph Suganami's Birthday: 'You Are as Good as They Get'". people. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
- ↑ "M88 Signs Stephanie Suganami As It Expands Footprint In Digital Space". deadline. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
- ↑ "Schön! 48". schonmagazine.com. Retrieved 2025-08-22.
- ↑ "Stephanie Suganami on Her Journey to an A24 Horror Star in Sundance Movie 'Opus'". wwd. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
- ↑ "Stephanie Suganami Thinks She Could Be Swayed Into a Cult". cosmopolitan. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
- ↑ "Stephanie Suganami Doesn't Get Starstruck". thecut. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
- ↑ "Steph Shep Wants to Save the World". papermag. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
- ↑ "Stephanie Suganami Talks Embracing Her Japanese Heritage & Biggest Beauty Regrets". wmagazine. Retrieved 2025-08-23.