Famous People with Name Nakia

Nakia Burrise            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Nakia Burrise: an American actress known for her role as Tanya Sloan on the television series Power Rangers from 1996-1997.Burrise was born in San Diego, California, the daughter of Deborah and Cornell Burrise. She attended Thomas Alva Edison Senior High School in Stockton, California (1989-1992) and UCLA's School of Theater.

Reuben Nakian            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Reuben Nakian: was an American sculptor and teacher. He was born on August 10, 1897 in College Point, New York and died on December 4, 1986 in Stamford, Connecticut.Nakian's recurring themes are from Greek and Roman mythology. Noted works include Leda and the Swan, The Rape of Lucrece, Hecuba, and Birth of Venus. He was also commissioned to create portraits of Roosevelt's cabinet in the 1930s.In 1915 Nakian studied at the Independent School of Art in New York City, then studied at the Robert Henri School with Homer Boss and A.S. Baylinson. Later he studied at the Art Students League of New York and was apprenticed to Paul Manship.[1]