Malea Rose
Malea Rose[1] is an American actress, writer, and producer. Her career began with roles in American television and film including Lake Dead, Entourage, and New Girl. Rose co-starred opposite Halle Berry in the 2017 drama Kidnap, where she played Claire.
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Born | Malea Rose Richardson Kauai, United States of America |
Occupation | Actress, writer, producer |
Years active | 2007–present |
Early life
Malea was born and raised in Kauai, Hawaii, the oldest of the main Hawaiian Islands. Rose began her career as a performer at the age of five, starting with the Kauai Community Theater Group. She was also a competitive surfer, entered singing competitions, performed in clown camp, and hosted her own radio show on local KKCR. She graduated from the private institution Kula High School at the age of 16 before moving to California to attend Chapman University as a theatre major.
Her Mother is Jewish, but Malea was raised with a little bit of everything, including Buddhism. Malea has eight ethnicities.
Personal life
Rose is a member of the Upright Citizens Brigade and prides herself on being a leading figure and advocate for Women's rights and equality. She continues to work with many charities, particularly animal charities, and is currently in the process of developing her own projects as a writer/producer. She partnered up with 2 time Oscar winner Paul Haggis for a mini series in development she is starring in. Malea is launching her own high end skincare company 4/20/20 called Vie En Rose. In 2012 for reasons unknown, Malea changed her surname from Richardson to Rose.
Filmography
Film
Year | Title | Role |
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2007 | Kush | Maren |
2007 | Lake Dead | Tanya Holt |
2008 | Garden Party | Groupie |
2012 | Yellow | Zadora |
2014 | Think Like a Man Too | Eileen |
2015 | Club Life | Sam |
2017 | The Last | Agent Sky |
2017 | Kidnap | Claire |
2018 | The Row | Captain Ellingham |
2019 | Flashout | Lleva |
2019 | The Summoning | Alex |
2020 | Hollow Point | Becky |
2020 | California Love | Jessica Beck |
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | Entourage | Joy | Season 8, Episode 1: Home Sweet Home |
2011 | The Ropes | Amber | 14 episodes |
2011 | Shredd | Mandy Johnsenson | Television Film |
2013 | Hello Ladies | Lexi | Season 1, Episode 5: "Pool Party" |
2014 | New Girl | Sarah | Season 3, Episode 15: "Exes" |
2014 | The Crazy Ones | Church Attendee | Season 1, Episode 15: "Dead and Improved" |
2014 | Legit | Mandy | Season 2, Episode 11: "Intervention" |
2014 | Two and a Half Men | Stacy | Season 12, Episode 1: "The Ol' Mexican Spinach" |
2017 | Can't Buy My Love (TV Film) | Calandre | Television film |
2018 | Unphiltered | Sabrina | Season 1, Episode 1: "Chickname" |
References
- "IMDB". Retrieved December 6, 2018.
- "Paul Haggis, Malea Rose Developing Miniseries 'Dark Paradise' About Clarence Darrow's Last Murder Case". deadline.com. November 3, 2017.
- "Close-up: An Interview With Malea Rose". closeupculture.com. April 26, 2019.