Mishael Morgan

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Mishael Morgan
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Morgan in 2014
Born
Marie-Charms Mishael Morgan

(1986-07-15) July 15, 1986 (age 37)
San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
Alma mater York University (graduated 2008)
OccupationActress
Years active2008–present
AgentDavid Ritchie
Height5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Spouse
Navid Ali
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(m. 2012)​
Children2
Website Mishael Morgan's Main Page

Marie-Charms Mishael Morgan (born July 15, 1986) known professionally as Mishael Morgan, is a Trinidadian-Canadian actress known for the roles of Hilary Curtis and Amanda Sinclair on CBS Daytime soap opera, The Young and the Restless , the latter for which she became the first Black actress to win the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2022.

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Early life

Marie-Charms Mishael Morgan [1] was born in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago, on July 15, 1986. [2] [3] Morgan is the daughter of Michael and Sharon (Lee) Morgan; she has an older sister, Maggris, and a younger sister, Monique. When Morgan was five years old, her parents relocated the family to New York where Mishael found work. However, thinking it would be safer, the family relocated to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and settled in Mississauga. [3] [4] She attended York University in Toronto, and later began her career on television. [5]

Career

From 2008 to 2009, she had a recurring role in the Canadian teen drama series The Best Years , and later was a regular cast member of YTV sitcom, Family Biz . [5] In 2012, she had a recurring role in the CBC Television comedy-drama Republic of Doyle , and also appeared in small roles in films Casino Jack (2010) and Total Recall (2012). Morgan also guest-starred on Supernatural and The Listener . In 2014, Morgan also starred in The CW summer comedy series, Backpackers . [6]

In May 2013, Morgan was cast as Hilary Curtis in the CBS daytime soap opera, The Young and the Restless . [7] On June 11, 2018, Morgan confirmed earlier reports that she would be leaving the soap. [8] Morgan's representation later confirmed that Morgan opted to leave after unsuccessful attempts to negotiate for a salary increase. [9] Morgan made her final appearance as Hilary on the soap on July 27, 2018, when the character succumbed to life-threatening injuries sustained in a car accident. [10] On September 19, 2019, she confirmed her return to the show the same day she debuted as her new character, Amanda Sinclair. [11] [12] On June 24, 2022, Morgan became the first black woman to win the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, which she won for her portrayal of Amanda Sinclair. [13] She dropped to recurring basic for spend more time in Toronto. [14] She briefly returned in 2023 for the 50th-anniversary celebration and again in 2024. [15]

From 2022 to 2023, Morgan had a recurring role in the NBC medical drama series, Chicago Med . [16] In 2023 she played the leading roles in the thriller film Sworn Justice: Taken Before Christmas for BET+, romantic comedy Christmas With a Kiss for Hallmark Channel, and the thriller Dress For Success for Tubi. [15] She executive produced and starred alongside Emmanuel Kabongo in the Canadian thriller film, Sway. [17]

Personal life

Morgan married Navid Ali in May 2012. [18] Morgan gave birth to their first child, a son, in 2015. [19] On July 19, 2015, her The Young and the Restless co-star, Christel Khalil, co-hosted her baby shower. [20] [21] The couple also have a daughter, born in 2018. [22]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2008 The Love Guru GroupieUncredited
2010VeronaTamaraShort film
2010 Casino Jack Receptionist
2011 You Got Served: Beat the World Maya
2012 Total Recall Rekall Receptionist
2014 Swearnet: The Movie Jamie
2015Night CriesVoodoo Witch Doctor
2023Sworn Justice: Taken Before ChristmasSophie Porter
2023Dress For SuccessFabienne
2024SwayAlso executive producer

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2008 MVP Erotic BeautyEpisode: "The Code"
2008-2009 The Best Years Robyn CrawfordRecurring role, 8 episodes
2009 Family Biz Tracy Dupont-RoymontSeries regular, 20 episodes
2010 Double Wedding Law Firm ReceptionistTelevision film
2010 Covert Affairs WomanEpisode: "Pilot"
2011 She's the Mayor MeganEpisode: "Proclamation"
2011AwakeningTV pilot
2012 Republic of Doyle Chandra O'NeillRecurring role, 5 episodes
2012 Beauty and the Beast HostessEpisode: "Pilot"
2013 Supernatural PortiaEpisode: "Man's Best Friend with Benefits"
2013–2022, 2023, 2024 The Young and the Restless Hilary Curtis
Amanda Sinclair		Series regular
2013 The Listener Rachel MastersonEpisode: "House of Horror"
2013 Dark Rising: Warrior of Worlds Nancy LeightonEpisodes: "Season's Change" and "The Trankartak"
2014 Backpackers Maya5 episodes
2018Hometown HolidayAmberTelevision film
2020 A Killer in My HouseMelissaTelevision film
2023 Chicago Med Dr. Peta Dupre3 episodes
2023 Most Dangerous Game PierceEpisode: "Lighthouse"
2023Christmas With A KissMonaTelevision Film

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series The Young and the Restless Nominated
Daytime Emmy AwardOutstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama SeriesThe Young and the RestlessNominated
Daytime Emmy Award Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series The Young and the RestlessWon

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References

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  4. ↑ Owens, Devin (December 2, 2013). "Meaning of Life". Soap Opera Digest . 38 (48). American Media, Inc.: 44–47.
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  14. ↑ Harding, Curtis (October 19, 2022). "Young & Restless' Mishael Morgan Reveals the Very Personal Reasons Why She Went Off Contract".
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  17. ↑ "Canadian actor turns producer on Toronto-shot thriller".
  18. ↑ Oink & Coo Photography (May 27, 2012). "Mishael Morgan Wedding Photos". Facebook.com. Retrieved April 6, 2016.
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  20. ↑ Morgan, Mishael (July 19, 2015). "Thank You Christel Khalil and Tamara Duarte for Putting Together This Beautiful Baby Shower". Instagram.com. Retrieved April 4, 2016.
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