Born in San Turce, Puerto Rico to a Dominican mother and a Puerto Rican/Spaniard father, Michelle's aptitude for entertaining began at a young age in Puerto Rico performing in numerous children's productions. A performing arts program in middle school afforded Michelle the opportunity to compete nationally in different artistic genres. After graduating from high school she earned a cheerleading scholarship and student government grants that helped her receive degrees in Theater and Finance allowing her to focus on her academics while at the same time providing her with the creative outlet she craved. Michelle's determination and perseverance led her to graduate from Long Island University on the Dean's List and she hit the pavement running with a lead role in the nationwide tour of the Off-Broadway hit Yo Soy Latina! produced by Latino Flavored Productions, Inc. along with various other Off-Broadway productions and independent films. Show less «