Michelle Vergara Moore
Michelle Vergara Moore | |
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| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | National Institute of Dramatic Art (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse | |
Michelle Vergara Moore is an Australian actress, best known for her role as Ella/Lily in the NBC TV series La Brea, Roxanne Waters in the Special Broadcasting Service television series The Unusual Suspects, Chai Li Tivoli in The Time Of Our Lives, Carla Tizon in Condor and Black & White & Sex.[1][2][3]
Early life
[edit]Michelle was born in country Victoria, the sixth of ten children. Growing up in the western suburbs of Melbourne, she was offered a place to study acting at both the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA). Completing the Bachelor of Dramatic Art in Acting, she graduated from the NIDA, where she met her future husband.[2][4]
Acting career
[edit]Michelle made her first US screen appearance in the crime-thriller film Side Effects, directed by Steven Soderbergh. Other American credits include a series regular role on the NBC series La Brea and a recurring role opposite Bob Balaban in the spy thriller series Condor. She also made a guest appearance playing an Australian ex-model, Gemma, in High Maintenance on HBO.[5][6]
Michelle starred in the Australian independent film Black & White & Sex, which premiered at the Sydney Film Festival[7] with its international premiere at the 41st International Film Festival Rotterdam.[citation needed]
Michelle was one of the first actors of Asian origin to play a lead series regular role in an Australian television show, in two seasons of The Time of Our Lives,[8] which was nominated for a Logie Award for Most Outstanding Drama Series.[9][10]
In 2021, Michelle starred as Roxanne Waters alongside Miranda Otto and Susie Porter in The Unusual Suspects. In a case of art imitating life, in The Unusual Suspects, she acts opposite her husband Toby Leonard Moore, who plays the character's husband, Jordan Waters.[11] All episodes are streaming on Hulu and SBS On Demand.[12] Also in 2021, Michelle was a recurring guest star in two TV series; as CIA Agent, Carla Tizon, on season 2 of Condor airing on Epix and in season 1 of the NBC series La Brea. Michelle was upped to a series regular cast member on La Brea for season 2.[13]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Two of a Kind | Amy | Feature film |
| 2011 | Black & White & Sex | Angie 5 | Film |
| 2011 | Story Keeper | Amy | |
| 2012 | Fish and Chips | Kat | Short film |
| 2012 | True Dead | Albeentha | Short film |
| 2013 | Side Effects | Joan | Feature film |
| 2013 | 95 Decibels | Keiko | Short film |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Wicked Science | Miss Buckingham | 1 episode |
| 2009 | All Saints | Woman | 1 episode |
| 2010 | Neighbours | Lynda Solloway | 1 episode |
| 2013–14 | The Time of Our Lives | Chai Li Tivolli | 21 episodes |
| 2020 | High Maintenance | Gemma | 1 episode |
| 2020 | Condor | Carla Tizon | Season 2, 5 episodes |
| 2021 | The Unusual Suspects | Roxanne Waters | 4 episodes |
| 2021–23 | La Brea | Ella Jones | Seasons 1–2, 15 episodes |
Personal life
[edit]Moore is a dual U.S./Australian citizen and resides in New York City with her husband, fellow Australian actor, Toby Leonard Moore.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ "The 'fabulous' Filipinas of The Unusual Suspects explain the importance of relatable characters". sbs.com. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ a b "The Unusual Suspects TV show: A pioneering series wrapped in a heist caper". news.com.au. 3 June 2021. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ "Aina Dumlao, Miranda Otto, Michelle Vergara Moore are 'The Unusual Suspects'". Retrieved 29 September 2020.
- ^ "Michelle Vergara Moore: "It's not often this sort of role comes along for a woman"". sbs.com.au. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
- ^ "Michelle Vergara Moore: "It's not often this sort of role comes along for a woman"". Topics.
- ^ "The 'fabulous' Filipinas of The Unusual Suspects explain the importance of relatable characters". SBS Your Language.
- ^ "Black & White & Sex". Sydney Film Festival. Archived from the original on 30 June 2011. Retrieved 8 June 2011.
- ^ "The Time Of Our Lives". ABC iview.
- ^ "Logie Awards 2014: Winners | TV Tonight". 28 April 2014.
- ^ "The Time of our Lives | TV Tonight". 23 June 2013.
- ^ "The Unusual Suspects TV show: Miranda Otto, Michelle Vergara Moore and Toby Leonard Moore spill the beans". NewsComAu. 3 June 2021.
- ^ "The Unusual Suspects - Season 1". www.sbs.com.au. Special Broadcasting Service. 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.
- ^ "'La Brea': Tonantzin Carmelo and Michelle Vergara Moore Upped to Series Regulars for Season 2". 12 May 2022.
- ^ "The Unusual Suspects TV show: Miranda Otto, Michelle Vergara Moore and Toby Leonard Moore spill the beans". NewsComAu. 3 June 2021.