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Today I fulfilled a lifelong dream, getting to sit down with Ola Ray, the leading lady and "Thriller girl" from Michael Jackson’s legendary Thriller short film. In this episode of mjfangirl, we dive into Ola Ray’s incredible journey, from her early days growing up in St. Louis and modeling in Japan, to breaking barriers as a Playboy centerfold, and landing the role alongside Michael Jackson in Thriller, that would make her part of music history. Ola opens up about her unforgettable memories with Michael Jackson on the Thriller set, how their real chemistry brought the story to life, and more.

Ola also shares her powerful testimony of overcoming, finding healing through faith, and writing her memoir “The Thrill of It All.” This is a deep, emotional conversation about fame, survival, and the divine timing that brought her full circle. Listen as Ola Ray reflects on the magic of Thriller, the joy and humanity of Michael Jackson, and the strength it takes to rise again.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Ola Ray’s Introduction & Early Dreams

02:30 Growing Up Between St. Louis, California, and Japan

05:30 Becoming a Model and Performer in Tokyo

06:30 Breaking Barriers as a Playboy Centerfold

10:30 How Playboy Led to Thriller for Ola Ray

12:00 Meeting John Landis and Landing the Role

14:30 Behind the Scenes of Filming Thriller19:30 Real Chemistry with Ola Ray & Michael Jackson

25:00 Michael Singing Live on Set32:00 Michael’s Humor, Perfectionism, and Playful Side

34:00 Thriller Breaking Racial Barriers on MTV36:30 Inside the Star-Studded Thriller Premiere

40:00 Life After Thriller: Fame, Temptation, and Hollywood’s Dark Side

45:00 Healing and Finding Faith

49:00 Writing Her Memoir “The Thrill of It All”

52:30 Memories of Michael Jackson and His Love for Fans

55:00 Closing Reflections & Ola Ray’s Message of Hope

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