Adriana Millan - Biography

A native of Los Angeles, Adriana began studying acting, singing, dance and piano at age seven and began acting in theatre productions a year later. Since then, she has become a multi-faceted entertainment professional. Her acting roles have ranged from lethal criminal, to cynical sheriff to over zealous best friend." In reference to her performance in "Real Women Have Curves", one critic wrote "Millan enters the stage with the most clearly defined back-story and she portrays real emotional depth..."

Although acting is her passion, Adriana has always indulged in the entrepreneurial spirit. She owned and operated her own café, "Midnite Java" right out of high school and ran it successfully for five years, while obtaining her bachelor's degrees in psychology and criminal justice. While finishing her degrees, she worked the social services and criminal justice field.

While still working in the criminal justice field, she began work as a television, film and commercial production assistant / coordinator. She worked for several years on hit shows such as "Malcolm in the Middle" and "CSI: Miami." Her position as a professional actor with strong production credits made an easy inclusion of casting director to her resume. Being fully bilingual has also afforded her the opportunity to work as an actress and production coordinator in television and commercials on location in Mexico. She is also an alumni of the UCLA screenwriter's program.

Her prior experience led to the creation of Museon Performing Arts Company in 2005, where she teaches acting to children and teens. Through her company, she has directed and produced dozens of plays and starting in 2010, she began writing, producing and directing short films, which has led to more directing opportunities.