You’ll recognize the beautiful Michaela Conlin as fan favorite Angela Montenegro on FOX’s long running hit television series Bones, which will air for a final season (it’s 12th) in 2017. She has been nominated for an Asian Excellence Award for her work on the show.
Conlin’s feature credits include the upcoming drama The Disappointments Room led by Kate Beckinsale and The Lincoln Lawyer alongside Matthew McConaughey and Bryan Cranston. Other films include Baby Baby Baby which won the Comedy Vanguard Award at the 2015 Austin Film Festival, Enchanted with Amy Adams and Open Window alongside Joel Edgerton and Robin Tunney. She also executive produced the Tribeca Films independent release Sparrows Dance.
Conlin has also had an extensive television career including series regular roles on the ABC dramas MDs, The D.A. as well as BRAVO’s The It Factor.
She graduated from New York University’s acclaimed Tisch School of the Arts where she earned her B.F.A. in Theater. While there, Conlin worked with the Atlantic Theater Company, Playwrights Horizons and The Public Theater, among others. She is also a graduate of the Experimental Theatre Wing’s International Training Program in Amsterdam.
Originally from Allentown, Pennsylvania, Conlin grew up doing theater and performed in her first play at age six. She’s now a tried and true Los Angeles resident, which makes Conlin the perfect person to share her haute secrets to the City of Angels.
Where were you born: Allentown, Pennsylvania
How long in LA: 14 years
Neighborhood: Silverlake
Occupation: Actor
Favorite Restaurant: Bestia
Best Sushi: Komasa
Best Italian: Osteria Mozza
Best dessert: Milk
Best place for a romantic date: Elysian Park
Best Sunday brunch: Winsome
Best place for a power business meeting: BLD
If you have out of town guests, which hotel would you recommend? Mama Shelter
Favorite shopping venue/boutique: Mohawk General Store
Favorite place to buy jewelry/watches: A Current Affair Vintage Show
Best Spa: Tomoko Spa in Beverly Hills
Favorite Charity Event: Olevelos Project Charity Bruch Benefit
Favorite Cultural Event: Los Angeles Philharmonic
Favorite Cultural Institution: Walt Disney Concert Hall
Best Steakhouse: Taylor’s Steakhouse
Best Pizza: Tomato Pie
Best Lunch: Terroni Downtown
Best Gym/Athletic Facility: Juliet Kaska Zen Fitness Pilates Classes
Best Museum/Exhibit: LACMA
Describe your city in three words: Sunny, Enterprising, Traffic
Favorite historic/legendary place to see or explore: Huntington Botanical Gardens
All-around favorite spot in Los Angeles: Griffith Park and the Eastside
Best Aspect of Los Angeles: It continues to remake itself
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Haute Scene
May 26, 2016Behind the Scenes at the Frick's Garden Party
