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Michelle Ongkingco | |
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| Born | March 4, 1978 Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Website | Official page on Facebook |
Michelle Ongkingco [1] (born March 4, 1978) is an American actress, best known for her recurring role as Olivia in Gilmore Girls .
Ongkingco first appeared in an episode of the US comedy series Kelly Kelly in 1998, and in the US television series Beverly Hills, 90210 in 1999, followed by other guest roles in Boston Public , Kate Basher, Hollywood 7, Judging Amy , Grey's Anatomy , The O.C. , Brothers & Sisters and Ghost Whisperer . She also played Trudi in eight episodes of the fourth season of the American anthology series Undressed . [2] Ongkingo also appeared in This is How the World Ends, a 2000 television film, and in the 2009 comedy Mrs. Washington Goes to Smith alongside Cybill Shepherd. Her probably best known role is the recurring character Olivia in the seventh season of the US comedy series Gilmore Girls in 2006 and 2007.
Ongkingco also appeared in L.A. Theatre Works's 2008 play Boats on a River by Julie Marie Myatt. [3]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–96 | Guiding Light | Erin | Recurring role (9 episodes) |
| 1998 | Kelly Kelly | Mindy | "Doodler" |
| 1999 | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Cindy | "Withdrawal" |
| 2000 | Boston Public | Ms. Harris | "Chapter 3" |
| 2000 | This Is How the World Ends | Magenta | TV film |
| 2001 | Undressed | Trudi | Main role (season 4) |
| 2001 | Kate Brasher | Mia | "Jeff" |
| 2001 | Hollywood 7 | Cute Girl | "The Kiss" |
| 2004 | Judging Amy | Marissa | "Roadhouse Blues" |
| 2005 | Grey's Anatomy | Nicole Verma | "Something to Talk About" |
| 2006 | The O.C. | Amber | "The Gringos", "The Sleeping Beauty" |
| 2006–07 | Gilmore Girls | Olivia | Recurring role (7 episodes) |
| 2007 | Ghost Whisperer | Gina Platt | "Mean Ghost" |
| 2008 | Brothers & Sisters | Dawn McCarthy | "Everything Must Go" |
| 2009 | Mrs. Washington Goes to Smith | Christina | TV film |
| 2016 | Blindspot | Nanny | "Scientists Hollow Fortune" |
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