Michelle Bernard was born and raised in beautiful and multicultural Miami, Florida. Being a part of Drama and Choral clubs and classes all throughout her schooling, Michelle loved to perform and started her modeling career at age 15. Doing runway and in store shows for Wet Seal, The Limited, and Express, Michelle's first taste of the business was enough to keep her focused and motivated.After high school, Michelle furthered her studies by attending Florida State University. While studying English and Computer Science, she found a local modeling agency specializing in runway and lingerie shows. This helped to keep her busy and active in the modeling industry. Print jobs, runway, and more catalog work called Michelle back to Miami Beach at the end of her studies.Any Given Sunday was the first film Michelle worked on, and was blessed to be a part of such an amazing ensemble cast, especially working opposite Al Pacino, and under Oliver Stone's brilliant direction. When the movie wrapped four months later, this red-headed beauty headed to New York to see if she could conquer the fashion industry and the entertainment world. Her journey introduced her to some incredible designers and photographers. Her study of acting lead her to work with prestigious teachers at Stella Adler and private coaching with famed Soprano's star Michael Imperioli. Also while in Manhattan, her modeling lead her to photo-doubling, look-a-like work, and standing-in for Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, and Amanda Righetti, working with famed photographers Annie Leibovitz and Robert Ashcroft, with appearances on The View.In Los Angeles, Michelle continued to strive and succeed. She studied at the highly respected Beverly Hills Playhouse under the direction of Allen Barton, Rob Brownstein, and Art Cohan. She has also worked with Bobbie Chance at Expressions Unlimited and continued to perfect her craft at Improv at the famed Groundlings in West Hollywood. Michelle is also worked on her Commercial skills at Killian's Commercial Workshop with the incredible Killian McHugh. She has studied with talented and seasoned character actor Sal Landi at The Pan Andres Theater in Hollywood. She studied at the famed The Second City Improv in Hollywood as well.Michelle created her own web series on Youtube called BackstageGirlsTV. She stars, produces, directs, and edits this heartfelt project with friend and working partner Stephanie Ann Saunders. She works regularly, and loves being on sets, whether it is for photo shoots, commercials, or film. She was part of the Los Angeles Stage circuit performing in 4 shows in 12 months in 2011! Michelle is getting back into theater and will appear in the World Debut of the hilarious play entitled "Married People: A Comedy" opening February 23rd, 2017 at The Zephyr Theater. Michelle has also turned 30 written journals into her "There's Always F**king Somethin'" BLOG. Her novel is soon to follow...Now living and working in Los Angeles for a lucky 13 years, Michelle still travels to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and to New York, working towards being a part of the runaway productions thriving in the Bayou and on the East Coast. The warm weather in Los Angeles appeals to this South Florida girl though, and so she keeps moving forward through patience and persistence. Show less «