Actress on the rise Michelle Ortiz was Born in Highland Park, California.
As she moved around throughout her schooling, Ortiz developed the ability to adapt to different environments. In turn, she was able to pick up things like sketch comedy with relative ease.
Michelle has a strong musical theatre background and is fluent in Spanish. She received a Political Science and Theatre degree from Loyola Marymount University, then went on to study at the prestigious Moscow Art Theatre School in Russia and trained in classical opera in Germany. Additionally, she participated in the 2014 ABC Diversity Showcase and the 2016 CBS Diversity Showcase. Michelle currently resides in Los Angeles with her beloved cat named Fat Carl.
Michelle may be best known for her series regular role on The CW’s revival of the smash hit comedy series “MADtv,” which solidified her place as an up-and-coming comedian in the entertainment industry. While on the show, she earned notoriety for her bold humor and quickly became a fan favorite, appearing in hilarious sketches as Kim Kardashian, Melania Trump, Sofia Vergara, and Dora the Explorer.
Additional television credits for Michelle include ABC’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Netflix’s I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson, Vudo’s Mr. Mom, and Netflix’s Gentefied. She has also been featured in series such as Life in Pieces, Mom, B Positive, Tacoma FD, and Mr. Corman.
While working in television and on stage keeps Michelle busy, she has also brought a handful of characters to life in iconic games including Star Wars: Squadrons (Electronic Arts, 2020) and Star Wars: The Old Republic – Legacy of the Sith (digital expansion, 2022).
She can next be seen starring as Maggie in the upcoming Hulu comedy series, This Fool.
Chilled got the chance to chat with Ortiz to learn more about her love of tequila and her mean mezcalita!
Tell us about the projects you are working on.
I just made my theater debut with the west coast premiere of King Liz at the Geffen Playhouse and currently starring in the Hulu original series This Fool as Maggie.
With your busy schedule, what do you like to do with your downtime?
I’m not going to lie; I work really hard, but downtime is definitely spent in bed watching TV.
When you go out to eat, where do you like to dine?
Depends on the occasion! I love anything from food trucks to fine dining.
What types of dishes do you typically order?
I like to go with whatever that restaurant’s specialty is. But if it’s Italian, gimme that
cacio e pepe, baby!
Any favorite bars?
I love a good dive bar, but anywhere with friends will do.
Favorite drink?
Tequila soda with lime juice, or a glass of Spanish sparkling wine (cava).
Do you prepare drinks at home?
Yes, I make a mean Mezcalita!
Tell us about your home bar. What is it stocked with?
Tequila, Hanson Sonoma Vodka, Mezcal, and more tequila.
Have you ever been a bartender?
No, but I worked at a wine bar right out of college.
If you could share a drink with anyone, who would it be?
My idol, Judy Garland.
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