Emma was born in North West London, England in 1988. Her mother is Spanish and her father, although born in London, is of Chinese heritage. In 1997, Emma emigrated to Hong Kong, where she enjoyed catching lizards and insects. She secured her first job as manager of a pet shop at the age of 11, and eventually worked up to part-timing in a vet's surgery. She also worked for an animal rescue centre, training feral and abandoned animals. Emma began her acting career in school, partaking in various plays and festival, street-theatre. Her debut theatre production was in a stage production of Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', where she portrayed a classical rendition of Juliet. She was also cast as Viola in Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night' and as 'Nancy' in 'Oliver!' Alongside her strong, classical performances, she enjoys indie film, landing the role 'Kim', in Tom Six's 'The Human Centipede II'. Emma has established herself in film, theatre, radio and animation both as an actress and as a journalist. Emma also works with her partner, Michael, who she met on the set of 'The Human Centipede'. Together, they run 'Mobile Menagerie UK' (animals for film and television) and visit educational centres to teach children and adults about their creatures.