Meaghan Monaghan

Meaghan's the youngest of five kids, and a second generation American. Her heritage is English, French, Italian and Irish. She has traveled extensively since she was a young child and dislikes flying. In fact, she has been on about eighteen Transatlantic voyages on Cunard's Queen Mary 2 and the retired Queen Elizabeth 2. Although prone to sea sickness, she stills considers the Queen Mary 2 to be her "happy place." "Some where in my blood there is a seamen," especially by being a descendant of a long line of Liverpool Sailors, dating back to the 1700's.When Meaghan's mother was pregnant, she sensed that she was carrying a star, that is why she carefully selected her name, because she thought it would be eye catching on a movie marquee one day. Even from a young age, this Bronx born beauty had "show biz" in her blood. Always singing and dancing, no matter where the venue, as always she was turning heads at a young age. She once made a whole $6 at the age of four, singing at her mother's book signing, much to the embarrassment of her older sisters. Despite their criticism she kept doing what she liked best, entertaining and making people smile.From there she sang and danced all the way through school in numerous shows, theater and contests. Even making the second round in the "Long Island Music Idol." In addition, she was the youngest, within her age category, to win a medal for outstanding score for the New York State Music Association (N.Y.S.S.M.A.) at the age of eleven.Her training consists of many years of dance in the genre of Jazz, Tap, Modern and Contemporary. Also she has had vocal lessons and two brief stints with the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London (R.A.D.A.). At one point in her life she toyed with the idea of joining the Radio City Music Hall, Rockettes, but decided that acting and modeling were more to her liking.She made her on air debut at the age of five, doing a commercial for a dog product, called the Doggy Dumper in California. While in high school she opted to be home schooled so she could pursue a career in modeling, which she began at the age of fifteen. As a model she has done countless runway shows, most memorably one for a Korean designer who hosted a show in N.Y.C., for the President of Indonesia. Also Meaghan has done many swimwear ads and shows. She landed her first magazine tear sheet in bridal magazine, "Manhattan Bride."At 18, she decided to make the transition to acting, doing mostly "extra" work which eventually led to "feature" and "supporting" roles. As a SAG/A.F.T.R.A., member she hopes to continue to move upward in her career. Most recently, she has moved onto television and movies, with a supporting role in the movie "After the Outbreak" (2016).When asked which actress she identifies with she chooses Meryl Streep for her diverse roles, Cate Blanchett for her natural ability to "sell" a roll, Kate Winslet for her determination in choosing roles against the advice of others, Audrey Hepburn for her classic acting abilities and finally Lucille Ball for the ability to look great and be very funny. Although Meaghan is driven to "cut her own path" many people have told her that she resembles a young Winona Ryder. Her hopes are to actually someday act with Miss Ryder in perhaps a Tim Burton film. Show less «