"Xena: Warrior Princess" is an American fantasy television series filmed in New Zealand, which aired in first-run syndication from September 4, 1995, to June 18, 2001. The series narrative follows Xena (played by Lucy Lawless), an infamous warrior looking to be redeemed for her past sins against the innocent by using her formidable fighting skills to aid those who are defenseless. Her companion Gabrielle (played by Renee O'Connor) grows from a simple farm girl into an Amazon warrior and Xena's soulmate and comrade-in-arms during the series.

Sunny Doench was cast as Gabrielle, but she did not want to leave her boyfriend in the United States, so Renee O'Connor, who had appeared in "Hercules" in another role, was chosen. Doench (born May 21, 1972, Dayton, Ohio) is an American actress. She has been married to Nathan John Stricker since August 23, 2014.

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