Today on Too Opinionated, we're joined by powerhouse actress, writer, and producer Michelle Bonilla.
A proud Chicana born and raised in Hollywood, Michelle has built an incredible career with over 170 acting credits across film, television, and voiceover.
She can currently be seen in Season 2 of Cross as Clare — a resilient, complex woman who has endured life's hardships while fiercely protecting the niece she raised. We dive into the emotional depth of the role and what audiences can expect this season.
Michelle is also known for: 🎭 Renee Montoya in Batman: Caped Crusader 🎙️ "Mrs. Flores" on The Casagrandes 📺 Criminal Minds, Jane the Virgin, 24: Live Another Day, The Rookie, 9-1-1 Lone Star, Grey's Anatomy, For All Mankind, Castle, The Closer, NYPD Blue, JAG, Seinfeld, Beverly Hills 90210, Star Trek Enterprise, and more 🎬 Clemency (Sundance Grand Jury Prize Winner)
Michelle made her big screen debut in Above Suspicion alongside Christopher Reeve and Kim Cattrall, and hasn't stopped working since.
Beyond acting, she is a passionate LGBTQ+ advocate and created the award-winning short film Slip Away, which screened at Outfest and won multiple festival awards. She also co-created and produced the comedy web series Failing Upwards.
In this episode, we discuss: 🔥 Longevity in Hollywood 🎬 Transitioning between drama, comedy, and voice acting 🌈 LGBTQ representation on screen 💡 Growing up in Hollywood and discovering acting next door to an original Wizard of Oz Munchkin
This is a conversation about resilience, representation, and staying power in an ever-changing industry.
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