Sumalee Montano
Sumalee Montano (Thai: สุมาลีรัตน์ มอนทาโน;[1] RTGS: Sumalirat Monthano; born August 3, 1972) is an American actress and voice actress. Born in Columbus, Ohio, she had worked as an investment bank analyst in New York City and Hong Kong before starting her acting career and is also a writer. She has acted in ER, Minority Report, The West Wing, Boston Legal, Bones, Nip/Tuck, Hancock and Commander in Chief. As a voice actress, she has provided the voices of the President in Saints Row IV, Yerema in Dead Island, Cali in Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure, Arcee in Transformers: Prime, Mera in Justice League: Throne of Atlantis and Yuna in Ghost of Tsushima.[2] She resides and works on her career in Los Angeles. She has also guest-starred on Critical Role as the firbolg druid Nila.
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Born | Columbus, Ohio, U.S. | August 3, 1972
Alma mater | Harvard University |
Occupation | Actress, voice actress |
Years active | 1999–present |
Spouse(s) | Craig Zimmerman (m. 2011) |
Website | www |
Early life
Montano is of Filipino[3] and Thai descent and grew up mostly in the United States, but also spent a few years in Bangkok, Thailand. During her high school career, she began acting as an extracurricular activity.[4]
Education and acting career
She graduated from Harvard University in 1993 and is a U.S. Fulbright scholar.[5] After graduation, she worked as an investment-banking analyst for Morgan Stanley for a few years.[6] After realizing investment banking wasn't something she was passionate about, Montano quit and went backpacking through Africa before realizing she wanted to pursue acting professionally.[7]
Montano has taken on a variety of different roles, both live-action and voice-over. She is talented in using many different accents, including Chinese, Filipino, British, Southern, Thai, Vietnamese, Eastern European and Japanese.[8]
Her first major role was playing the nurse Duvata Mahal for three seasons of the TV show ER.[7]
Filmography
Voice over roles
Video games
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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2000 | Space Channel 5 | Pudding | [9] | |
2000 | The World Is Not Enough | Elektra King | Nintendo 64 and PlayStation | |
2001 | SimCoaster | Additional Voices | ||
2003 | The Sims | Sim | ||
2003 | Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic | Lashowe, Belaya, Rahasia Sandral, Duel Spectator | ||
2003 | Gladius | Additional Voices | ||
2006 | CSI: 3 Dimensions of Murder | Lucy Canelli, Maya Nguyen | ||
2007 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation: Hard Evidence | Liz Schmidt, Nicole Simms | ||
2008 | Commander in Chief | Air Force Reporter | ||
2010 | Army of Two: The 40th Day | Mei Lin | ||
2010 | APB: All Points Bulletin | Additional Voices | ||
2011 | Call of Juarez: The Cartel | Shane Dickson | ||
2011 | Dead Island | Yerema | [9] | |
2011 | X-Men: Destiny | Mystique | [9] | |
2011 | Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure | Cali | [9] | |
2011 | Star Wars: The Old Republic | Shae Vizla | ||
2012 | Mass Effect 3 | Nyreen Kandros | Omega DLC | |
2012 | Diablo III | Eirena the Enchantress | [9] | |
2012 | Guild Wars 2 | Janis, Marjory Delaqua, Sayida the Sly | ||
2012 | World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria | Liu Flameheart, Suna Silentstrike, Sun Tenderheart | ||
2012 | Skylanders: Giants | Cali | ||
2012 | Transformers: Prime – The Game | Arcee | [9] | |
2012 | Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed | Pudding | ||
2013 | Saints Row IV | The President | [9] | |
2013 | Skylanders: Swap Force | Cali | ||
2013 | République | Abal Ammash | [9] | |
2014 | The Elder Scrolls Online | Female Redguard, Female Khajiit #1, Additional Voices | ||
2014 | The Amazing Spider-Man 2 | Whitney Chang | [9] | |
2014 | WildStar | Tresayne Toria, Vesna Taranoft, Nuriam | ||
2014 | Skylanders: Trap Team | Cali | ||
2014 | Dragon Age: Inquisition | Female Inquisitor (American Accent) | ||
2015 | Saints Row: Gat out of Hell | The President | [9] | |
2015 | Skylanders: SuperChargers | Cali | [10] | |
2015 | Fallout 4 | Rachel, Female Gunners, Institute Scientist | ||
2016 | XCOM 2 | Female Soldier | ||
2016 | Mirror's Edge Catalyst | Erika Connors | [9] | |
2016 | Master of Orion: Conquer the Stars | Terran Advisor | ||
2017 | For Honor | Ayu | [9] | |
2017 | Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series | Mantis | [9] | |
2017 | Prey | Morgan Yu (Female), January (Female) | [9] | |
2017 | Destiny 2 | Suraya Hawthorne | ||
2017 | Batman: The Enemy Within | Renee Montoya, Casino Patron, Newscaster #2 | [9] | |
2018 | Lego DC Super-Villains | Katana, Huntress | ||
2019 | Anthem | Aunt Cardea | ||
2019 | Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order | Mystique | [9] | |
2019 | The Outer Worlds | Zora Blackwood | ||
2019 | Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order | Mari Kosan | ||
2020 | Ghost of Tsushima | Yuna | Also motion capture |
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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2011 | Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Masters | Su Wu, Wing Wu, Wan Wu | Short film | [9] |
2012 | Superman vs. The Elite | Newscaster | [9] | |
2013 | Transformers Prime Beast Hunters: Predacons Rising | Arcee | [9] | |
2015 | Justice League: Throne of Atlantis | Mera | [9] | |
2016 | Only Yesterday | Kiyoko | English dub | |
2016 | 10 Cloverfield Lane | Voice on Radio | [9] | |
2019 | Justice League vs. the Fatal Five | Emerald Empress | [11] |
Animation
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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2010–13 | Transformers: Prime | Arcee, Raf's Mother | [9] | |
2013–14 | Beware the Batman | Katana, Additional Voices | [9] | |
2016–18 | Bunnicula | Fluffy | [9] | |
2017 | The Loud House | Maria Santiago | [9] | |
2017 | Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! | Arachne, Harpy | Ep. "Greece Is the Word" | [9] |
2018 | Voltron: Legendary Defender | Admiral Sanda, Principle | [12][9] | |
2018-19 | Spider-Man | Yuri Watanabe, Woman, Nurse | [9] | |
2019-20 | Star Wars Resistance | Agent Tierny | [9] | |
2019 | Love, Death & Robots | Young Yan, Woman | Ep. "Good Hunting" | |
2019 | Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny | Shi Long | Ep. "Curse of the Monkey King" | |
2019 | Amphibia | Additional Voices | ||
2019 | The Casagrandes | Maria Santiago | ||
2019 | Cannon Busters | 12welve, Additional Voices | English dub | |
2019 | Carmen Sandiego | Lady Dokuso | Ep. "The Daisho Caper" | |
2019 | Cleopatra in Space | Administrant Khepra, Musti | ||
2020 | DreamWorks Dragons: Rescue Riders | Fanthom | Ep. "Divewings" |
Live action roles
Television
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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2002–05 | E.R. | Duvata Mahal | 10 episodes | |
2003 | Strong Medicine | Med Student #2 | Episode: "Vaccinations" | |
2005 | Judging Amy | Helen | Episode: "The New Normal" | |
2005 | Medium | Nurse #1 | Episode: "Penny for Your Thoughts" | |
2005 | The Comeback | Producer | Episode: "Valerie Stands Out on the Red Carpet" | |
2005–06 | The West Wing | Vinick Reporter #1 | 2 episodes | |
2005–07 | Close to Home | Melinda Mallari | 6 episodes | |
2006 | Bones | Alexandra Combs | Episode: "The Graft in the Girl" | |
2006 | Commander in Chief | Air Force One Reporter | Episode: "Happy Birthday, Madam President" | |
2007 | Cane | Christine Kim | 2 episodes | |
2007 | Lincoln Heights | Nurse Tan | Episode: "The Vision" | |
2007 | Shark | Arlene Pierce | Episode: "Every Breath You Take" | |
2007–08 | The Young and the Restless | Dr. Maya Bagano | 5 episodes | |
2008 | Boston Legal | Dr. Linda Corbin | Episode: "Kill, Baby, Kill!" | |
2009 | Big Love | Dr. Gowan | Episode: "Empire" | |
2009 | Nip/Tuck | Dr. Wu | Episode: "Briggitte Reinholt" | |
2010 | Glory Daze | Kim-Ly Franklin | Episode: "Papa Don't Pre-Game" | |
2011 | Harry's Law | Dr. Erica Christie | Episode: "In the Ghetto" | |
2012 | The Finder | Lee Scott | Episode: "Little Green Men" | |
2012 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Yen Tran | Episode: "The Dragon and the Fairy" | |
2012 | Parenthood | Malea | Episode: "What to My Wondering Eyes" | |
2013 | Monday Mornings | Lynne Iverson | Episode: "Wheels Within Wheels" | |
2013 | Touch | Nurse Liz | 2 episodes | |
2014–17 | Days of Our Lives | Dr. Yuen, Dr. Ong | 3 episodes | |
2015 | The Mentalist | Susan Nguyen | Episode: "Green Light" | |
2015 | NCIS: New Orleans | Melanie Pratt | Episode: "Touched by the Sun" | |
2015–16 | Nashville | Dr. Kitley | 4 episodes | |
2016–17 | Veep | Joyce Cafferty | 3 episodes | |
2016 | Rizzoli & Isles | Judge Huang | Episode: "65 Hours" | |
2016 | Grey's Anatomy | Lena McCallister | Episode: "Catastrophe and the Cure" | |
2016 | Shameless | Turks | Episode: "Hiraeth" | |
2017 | NCIS | Nicole Taggart | Episode: "Rendezvous" | |
2017 | Kevin (Probably) Saves the World | Tracy Haslett | Episode: "Rocky Road" | |
2017 | Dynasty | Deirde | Episode: "Company Slut" | |
2018 | Scandal | Maria Campo | 4 episodes | |
2018 | Critical Role | Nila | 2 episodes | |
2018 | Animal Kingdom | Melanie Southards | 2 episodes | |
2018 | This Is Us | Dr. Gail Jasper | 3 episodes | |
2018–19 | S.W.A.T. | Gwen | 3 episodes | |
2018 | Blue Bloods | Inspector Jane Kimura | Episode: "Trust" | |
2018 | The Gifted | Dr. Taylor | Episode: "iMprint" | |
2019 | How to Get Away with Murder | FBI Agent Nancy Bayer | 2 episodes | |
2019 | Magnum P.I. | Judge Majorie Kamaka | Episode: "Murder Is Never Quiet" | |
2019 | SEAL Team | Agent Susan Craver | Episode: "The Ones You Can't See" | |
2019 | The Resident | Trish Tintoc | Episode: "Out for Blood" | |
2020 | Star Trek: Picard | Dahj & Soji's Mother | Episode: "Remembrance" | |
2020 | Hawaii Five-0 | Yang | Episode: "He kauwa ke kanaka na ke aloha" |
Film
Year | Title | Role | Notes | Source |
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2002 | Teknolust | Nelia | Uncredited | |
2002 | Cherish | Officer Montano | ||
2002 | Minority Report | Talking Billboard | Uncredited | |
2003 | Water Under the Bridge | Sara | ||
2006 | Danika | News Reporter | ||
2008 | Hancock | News Anchor | Uncredited | |
2009 | Eating Out: All You Can Eat | Pam | ||
2011 | Losing Control | Breanna Lee | ||
References
- "Transformers: Prime". Netflix Thai (in Thai). Retrieved 2018-02-02.
- "Filmography". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2011-11-07.
- Farris, Christopher (February 11, 2019). "These Filipinos Are the Voices of Modern Cartoon and Anime Characters". Esquire (magazine). Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on July 8, 2019. Retrieved June 30, 2020.
- "Voice Actor Interview: Sumalee Montano | BWTF". www.bwtf.com. Retrieved 2016-03-05.
- "Sumalee Montano". Sumalee Montano. Retrieved 2016-03-05.
- "Sumalee Montano". Sumalee Montano. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
- "Voice Actor Interview: Sumalee Montano". BWTF. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
- "Sumalee Montano". Sumalee Montano. Retrieved 2017-03-03.
- "Behind The Voice Actors – Sumalee Montano". Behind The Voice Actors. Retrieved 27 June 2017. – green check mark indicates roles that have been verified by BTVA through closing credits
- Vicarious Visions. Skylanders: SuperChargers. Activision. Scene: Closing credits, 7:13 in, Voice Actors.
- Couch, Aaron (January 7, 2019). "'Justice League vs. The Fatal Five' Sets Voice Cast (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 8, 2019.
- "Sumalee Montano🎙🎥🎮 on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 2018-08-26.
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