- In May 2005, Emily played Wardina in the play "A Distant Shore" in Culver City, California.
- She has two brothers: Paul Kuroda (photographer) and Douglas Kuroda (mechanic).
- Emily majored in drama at California State University.
- Emily is married to actor/director Alberto Issac.
- Emily is married to actor/director Alberto Issac.
- Emily is also the recipient of five Dramalogue Awards and a Garland Award for outstanding performance. Not only that, but also a 2000 L.A. Ovation award nomination for Best Lead Actress in a play for Straight As a Line.
- Emily has performed in 35 productions at East West Players in Los Angeles.
- Emily plays the very strict, Korean mother, Mrs. Kim, on Gilmore Girls.
- Emily: I started out directing and performing in high school. And then I went to college, and I was in drama, and they said, "Oh well, you should be a teacher." And all I could do was get the little crap roles. But then, I saw East West Players come along, and I said "Wait a minute...." I went there for a summer to study, and I said "Oh my God, they were wrong. I can actually act and make a living at it." So, that kind of changed my life. And that was 1978 and I've stayed ever since.
