Michelle Vergara Moore

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Michelle Vergara Moore
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Moore in The Unusual Suspects
Born(1989-09-11)11 September 1989
Victoria, Australia
NationalityAustralian
EducationNational Institute of Dramatic Art
OccupationActress
Years active2009–present
Spouse(s)
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(m. 2015)​

Michelle Vergara Moore (born 11 September 1989) is an Australian actress, best known for her roles as Roxanne Waters in the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) 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[]

Moore 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[]

Moore made her first US screen appearance in the crime-thriller film Side Effects, directed by Steven Soderbergh. Other American credits include a recurring role opposite Bob Balaban in the spy thriller series Condor and a guest appearance playing an Australian ex-model, Gemma, in High Maintenance on HBO.[5][6]

Moore 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]

Moore 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, Moore stars 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 plays CIA Agent, Carla Tizon, on Season 2 of Condor airing on Epix, as well as portraying the mysterious artist, Ella Jones, on the hit NBC series La Brea.

Personal life[]

Moore is a dual U.S./Australian citizen and is married to Australian actor Toby Leonard Moore.[citation needed] They divide their time between Sydney and New York City.

References[]

  1. ^ "The 'fabulous' Filipinas of The Unusual Suspects explain the importance of relatable characters". sbs.com. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Aina Dumlao, Miranda Otto, Michelle Vergara Moore are 'The Unusual Suspects'". Retrieved 29 September 2020.
  4. ^ "Michelle Vergara Moore: "It's not often this sort of role comes along for a woman"". sbs.com.au. Retrieved 31 May 2021.
  5. ^ "Michelle Vergara Moore: "It's not often this sort of role comes along for a woman"". Topics.
  6. ^ "The 'fabulous' Filipinas of The Unusual Suspects explain the importance of relatable characters". SBS Your Language.
  7. ^ "Black & White & Sex". Sydney Film Festival. Archived from the original on 30 June 2011. Retrieved 8 June 2011.
  8. ^ "The Time Of Our Lives". ABC iview.
  9. ^ "Logie Awards 2014: Winners | TV Tonight".
  10. ^ "The Time of our Lives | TV Tonight".
  11. ^ "The Unusual Suspects TV show: Miranda Otto, Michelle Vergara Moore and Toby Leonard Moore spill the beans". NewsComAu. 3 June 2021.
  12. ^ "The Unusual Suspects - Season 1". www.sbs.com.au. Special Broadcasting Service. 2021. Retrieved 11 July 2021.

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