Michaella Russell
Michaella Gina Russell (born 16 April 1992), is a South African actress. She is best known for her role 'Charlie Holmes' in the popular television soap opera Isidingo.[1]
Michaella Russell | |
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Born | Michaella Gina Russell April 16, 1992 |
Nationality | South African |
Occupation | Actress, TV presenter |
Years active | 2012–present |
Personal life
She was born on born 16 April 1992 in South Africa. Her father was a fighter-jet pilot who survived a plane crash but ended with a spinal fracture, one year memory loss due to the brain damage. She has one sister. Her uncle is a jazz guitarist. She studied a double major in Neuropsychology and Economics. She suffered with an eating disorder from the age of 15 until the age of 22.[2]
Career
Her first theater performance was at the tender age of eight or nine.
In 2013, she joined the cast of popular South African soapie Isidingo. In the serial, she played the role supportive role 'Charlie Holmes'.[1] With the popularity, she continued to play the role since 2016. Meanwhile, in 2016, she became a television presenter of the television program Funatix.[3] In 2017, she starred in the American feature film called Next Assignment Code Blue.
Filmography
Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
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2017 | Next Assignment: Project X | Jess | Short film | |
2019 | Agent | Mila Dior | TV Series | |
2020 | It's Not You, It's Me | Marakya | Film | |
TBD | Echoes of Violence | Electra | Film | |
TBD | The Relay | Veronica | Short film | |
TBD | Lee'd the Way | Barb | Film |
References
- "Michaella Russell bio". tvsa. 2020-11-24. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
- "13 Fun Facts About Michaella Russell". People Magazine. 2020-11-24. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
- "Michaella Russel Personal Biography". legends. 2020-11-24. Retrieved 2020-11-24.