Melissa O'Neil | The Zen of a Rookie
This week on the Story and Craft Podcast, we had the pleasure of chatting with the talented actor, Melissa O'Neil, who plays Officer Lucy Chen on the ABC Television show The Rookie. We talked about everything from her Canadian Idol win at just 17 years old to her experiences on Broadway and her journey from Calgary to Toronto to New York and Los Angeles.
We explored Melissa's family heritage and how she's reclaiming her mother's roots while connecting with her father's hidden family. Along the way, we discussed everything from the power of intention to self-learning and meditation, and how these practices have helped her approach her work in an honest and authentic way.
Finally, we discussed the challenges of juggling a Broadway schedule and how to take care of your voice while performing, as well as Melissa's passion for wellness and teaching others the knowledge she’s acquired. Don't miss this engaging and entertaining conversation with Melissa O'Neil!
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
0:08:30 - Ensemble Work and Self-Pressure
0:23:39 - Talent Shows and Hobbies
0:30:53 - Perceptions of New York City
0:36:27 - Claiming your space in the industry
0:40:00 - An actor's reference for a comfortable work environment
0:45:42 - Rebel autonomy coming of age story
0:55:35 - Vibratory Stones and Sacred Objects
1:01:24 - Enthusiasm about working on an LA-based show
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Melissa O'Neil
Actor | Singer
Melissa grew up in Calgary, Alberta. Fresh from her turn in Broadway's Les Miserables, and Jesus Christ Superstar, Melissa has had a flourishing theatre career in both Canada, and abroad, leading her to star in Syfy's series Dark Matter, as well as her current role as Officer Lucy Chen on the ABC Television show, The Rookie. Career highlights include Les Miserables (Mirvish Productions), Dirty Dancing (Mirvish Productions), and the Stratford Festival of Canada. Melissa is also the youngest, and first female winner of Canadian Idol, resulting in a platinum selling single, a certified gold album, and a juno nomination for Best New Artist. Melissa was also the recipient for of the Dora Mavor Moore award for "best performance from a female in a leading role (musical)" for her performance as Eponine in Les Miserables.
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