Shannon Michael

by Diane "Mom"
(Sunny, Florida)

Thanks for stopping by to visit. I am an easy going, well adjusted, quite friendly 10 year old. Tall for my age almost 5' 2", so everyone always thinks I am older, can play an older role. I am homeschooled by my mom so I have a flexible schedule to pursue my career, just finished the 4th grade. Professional acting and modeling is what I would like to do, would be great to be on a Disney or Nick show with the kids, the closest I came to be with them, was to get their autographs at the DC Games this year, I guess that is a start. Over the last year or so I have had the pleasure of being in over 10 films, some leading parts, supporting, featured and some extra work which is a great opportunity for learning more about the industry and getting my charming self out there. I have made so many friends around the state, it's great!!
Recently, I was hired for a new television show, Next Generation Report, all the reporters are kids, imagine, getting to be on TV, you get paid for every segment you shoot, what more could a 10 year old boy ask for? I will be reporting on video games (my personal favorite), technology, and political, (It's all about the politics!) Right? I am learning to use teleprompters, headset prompters and how to be a great reporter, even have Media Passes to get into everything with the "Big Shot Reporters." How cool is that? The pilot is just about complete, then the fun begins...Will have my own page on the website where all the segments will air as well, just in case you miss them and my fans can contact me. Someday, maybe someone will ask for my autograph, that would be awesome!
Improvisation is one of my favs, have trained with several different coaches, am a member of "Kids With Attitude" performing group, and boy do we have attitude, but it is a good thing. I love comedy, my dad calls me Jim Carrey Jr. because I act goofy and crazy like him, hey, it's not a bad thing, he gets paid the big bucks to act foolish, why can't I? Facial and character acting are other things I enjoy, as well as voice changes and playing with accents. Not to long ago I got to perform center ring with the circus clowns, was so much fun, have my own suit mom made and she is good with the make-up. Ready for parties now, a friend gave me a book on making balloon animals, just have to learn how. I am not all fun games, can play a very serious role as well, as I did in one independent film, had the lead.
Not real big on the sports, prefer to act, but do enjoy my go-cart, trampouline, fishing, basketball, soccer,
video games, computers, drawing, photography and hanging out with friends.