Michela Badema is a Washington area native with roots in Miami. She is of Albanian/Italian heritage. She has a background as a dancer, choreographer, and actor. She has been in small acting theater productions that include Shakespeare's "As You Like It" and a short film based on the movie "About Schmidt". Her accolades include an award for her choreography in the CUA's dance company for "Best Choreographer". Her continued love for acting is leading her to pursue film/tv roles.