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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Born | Marie-Charms Mishael Morgan (1986-07-15) July 15, 1986 (age 35) San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago |
Alma mater | York University (graduated 2008) |
Occupation | Actress |
Agent | David Ritchie |
Height | 5 ft 5 in (165 cm) |
Spouse(s) | Navid Ali (m. 2012) |
Children | 2 |
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Website | Mishael Morgan's Main Page |
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 5 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]
From 2008 to 2009, she had a recurring role in the Canadian teen drama series The Best Years, and later was 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 an increase in salary.[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]
Morgan married Navid Ali in May 2012.[14] Morgan gave birth to their first child, a son, in 2015.[15] On July 19, 2015, her The Young and the Restless co-star, Christel Khalil, co-hosted her baby shower.[16][17] The couple also have a daughter, born in 2018.[18]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2008 | MVP | Erotic Beauty | Episode: "The Code" |
2008 | The Love Guru | Groupie | Uncredited |
2008-2009 | The Best Years | Robyn Crawford | Recurring role, 8 episodes |
2009 | Family Biz | Tracy Dupont-Roymont | Series regular, 20 episodes |
2010 | Verona | Tamara | Short film |
2010 | Double Wedding | Law Firm Receptionist | Television film |
2010 | Covert Affairs | Woman | Episode: "Pilot" |
2010 | Casino Jack | Receptionist | |
2011 | She's the Mayor | Megan | Episode: "Proclamation" |
2011 | You Got Served: Beat the World | Maya | |
2011 | Awakening | TV pilot | |
2012 | Republic of Doyle | Chandra O'Neill | Recurring role, 5 episodes |
2012 | Total Recall | Rekall Receptionist | |
2012 | Beauty and the Beast | Hostess | Episode: "Pilot" |
2013 | Supernatural | Portia | Episode: "Man's Best Friend with Benefits" |
2013–present | The Young and the Restless | Hilary Curtis Amanda Sinclair |
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2013 | The Listener | Rachel Masterson | Episode: "House of Horror" |
2013 | Dark Rising: Warrior of Worlds | Nancy Leighton | Episodes: "Season's Change" and "The Trankartak" |
2014 | Backpackers | Maya | 5 episodes |
2014 | Swearnet: The Movie | Jamie | |
2014 | Night Cries | Voodoo Witch Doctor | |
2018 | Hometown Holiday | Amber | Television film |
2020 | A Killer in My House | Melissa | Television film |
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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2018 |
Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | The Young and the Restless | Nominated | |
2019 |
Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | The Young and the Restless | Nominated | |
2022 |
Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | The Young and the Restless | Won |
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