Kitana

Kitana
Mortal Kombat character
Kitana in Mortal Kombat 1 (2023)
First gameMortal Kombat II (1993)[1]
Created byEd Boon
John Tobias
Designed by
Various
  • John Tobias (MKII, UMK3)
  • Mark Lappin (MK:SM)[2]
  • Cy Mandua (MKvsDCU)
  • Atomhawk Design (MK2011)[3]
Portrayed by
Various
Voiced by
Various
Motion capture
Various
  • Katalin Zamiar (MKII)
  • Becky Gable (UMK3)
  • Lorrisa Julianus (MKvsDCU)[5]
  • Brenda Barrie (MK2011)[6]
  • Emily Marso (MK11,MK1)[7][8]
  • Kaprice Imperial (MK11, facial)[9]
  • Quynh Chi Nguyen (MK1, facial)[10]
In-universe information
SpeciesEdenian
WeaponSteel fans

Kitana is a character in the Mortal Kombat fighting game franchise by Midway Games and NetherRealm Studios. Debuting in Mortal Kombat II (1993), she is a royal from the fictional realm of Edenia. She uses steel fans as her primary weapon.

Kitana subsequently becomes a primary heroine in the series, joining forces with the Earthrealm warriors as she fights to ensure her realm's liberation. She is also the love interest of Liu Kang.

One of the franchise's most popular fighters, Kitana has appeared in various media outside of the games, such as films and comics. She has received generally positive reception for her appearance, personality, and character development.

  1. ^ "Kitana". IGN. 8 August 2014. Archived from the original on 2020-06-09. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
  2. ^ "Mortal Kombat: Shaolin Monks - Credits". Allgame.com. 2010-10-03. Archived from the original on 2014-11-16. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  3. ^ "Characters". Atomhawk.com. Archived from the original on 2013-11-03. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  4. ^ "Characters - Voice Of Kitana". Behindthevoiceactors.com. Archived from the original on 2013-11-06. Retrieved 2013-11-01.
  5. ^ "Geode Press LLC - Continued Interview with Lorrisa Julianus AKA Zenobia". Geodepress.com. 2013-01-08. Archived from the original on 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2015-05-20.
  6. ^ "MP Management Chicago". Instagram. Retrieved 2019-04-29.
  7. ^ Emily Marso [@missmarso] (23 April 2019). "I get to talk about how I've spent the last year doing motion capture work as Kitana for Mortal Kombat 11!..." Retrieved 19 September 2023 – via Instagram.
  8. ^ Emily Marso [@missmarso] (19 September 2023). "Mortal Kombat 1 is out and so are my secrets! Hugely grateful to NetherRealm for having me back to do the motion capture for my best girl Kitana AND the MVP herself, Madam Bo!..." Retrieved 19 September 2023 – via Instagram.
  9. ^ "Instagram". @mpmanagementchicago. Retrieved 2019-04-29.
  10. ^ "QUYNH CHI NGUYEN on Instagram: "Definitely the coolest thing I've ever done, being the face of Kitana and Mileena on @mortalkombat 1 releasing this September @wbpictures Come play me if you want to live 😁"".