Born and raised in chilly Yellowknife, NWT, Canada, same northern town as Margot Kidder, her passion for acting was first sparked after watching the original version of "Escape to Witch Mountain"...yes way back then. But she put her first love aside to embark on an athletic journey that would take her to the bodybuilding stage. Michelle graduated from Simon Fraser University with honors and spent several years as both a Fitness Leader and Nutritional Consultant. Her passion for acting returned and she studied the art to fulfil the dream. When she is not on set performing she's enjoying the success of her very popular weight loss program TenPoundDown.com She strongly supports the BC SPCA, Wildlife Society and The Humane Society.