Michelle Morgan is a Canadian-Chilean actress, producer, and director with a net worth of over $2 million.
She is known for her roles in movies such as Heartland, “Mi Madre, My Father,” Stargate: Atlantis, and Diary of the Dead.
In addition to this amazing net worth, which she earned from her acting career, she is well-known for her continuous starring role as Lou Fleming’s character on Heartland, a popular Canadian television series.
Net Worth
Michelle has been a part of the entertainment since 1999.
Her overall net worth is estimated at $1.2 million. Most of her net worth came from her successful acting career. Her level of expertise as a director and producer contributes to her wealth.
| Name | Derek Tisdelle |
| Age | 43 years old |
| Date of birth | July 16, 1981 |
| Wife | Michelle Morgan |
| Profession | Actor, Producer |
| Net worth | $1.2 million |
Charity
Michelle Morgan has a heart of gold, deeply rooted in her charitable efforts. She exemplifies a modest actress who prefers to donate to charity than live a flamboyant life.
She has volunteered at women’s shelters across Canada for 15 years. She is an ambassador for the Brenda Strafford Centre’s “I Am Courage” campaign, which aims to prevent domestic violence and support women’s rights.
She has also worked with Luna Child and Youth Advocacy Centre during the #LaceUpLeashUp campaign.
She was chosen as the ambassador for the Homefront charity’s “My Homefront” campaign, which helps victims of domestic abuse.
Early Life
Michelle Morgan was born on July 16, 1981, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and was raised by her mother, father, and five siblings. She is the fourth child in a family of six. She traveled around as a child and grew up in Vancouver and Toronto on Canada’s west and east coasts.
Morgan’s family can be traced to Chile. She did not have tremendous experience riding horses, but during the summer, she would spend time riding a horse on her great-grandfather’s cattle ranch in Santiago.
Michelle discovered her passion for acting when she participated in the Grade 7 drama production of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Her costume amused the audience, and she felt great while performing.
She pursued her interest in acting and studied Theatre and Classical Literature at the University of Toronto.
The actress portrays beauty with long dark brown wavy hair and blue eyes, appearing as an attractive woman. She is 5ft 8ins (1.73m) tall, weighs 137lbs (62kgs), and has vital stats of 34-29-34.
Career
The professional career of the Canadian star actress all started after she graduated, but she had a passion for acting from an early age.
She began by performing at several independent venues she co-founded with close friends.
From live comedy sketch shows at Toronto’s Laugh Sabbath nights, she collaborated on several short film titles with comedians such as Chris Locke and Nathan Fielder.
These projects were huge contributors to the growth of her career.
In 2007, Michelle Morgan acted in two episodes of Citytv’s drama series “Across The River To Motor City” as the Counter Waitress.
Still, that same year, she was cast as Samantha Louise ‘Lou’ Fleming in the CBC family drama series “Heartland,” which is now in its 16th season.
She is also part of Hudson, a Heartland spin-off. She appeared in 4 episodes and directed 3 episodes, including season 1, episode 5 – Prize Money, and season 1 episode 6 – Revelations.
Her acting prowess gained her attention, leading to her breakthrough in 2008 when she secured a role as Dr. Elizabeth Weir in the film Stargate: Atlantis, appearing in two episodes.
She also featured in John Terlesky’s Sci-Fi Channel monster picture “Fire Serpent” and as Donna Marks. Also, in George A. Romero’s zombie horror film “Diary Of The Dead,” she played the role of Debra.
Michelle Morgan’s rise to stardom has led her to portray various characters in notable productions, including her portrayal of Gaby Kane in the Batwoman film and her leading role as Angela Grossman in The Bad Seed Returns, among many others.
She also appeared as Athea Hixon in the sci-fi film “Deep Space” in 2018.
Michelle Morgan’s huge achievement is Directing her film, “Mi Madre, My Father.” In the same movie, she played the role of “Mother.” The movie featured other actors such as Stephen Amell (Hal – father), Bryan Bruno (Freddie), and Robert Moloney (Robert).
She was rewarded for her dedication to the movie “Mi Madre, My Father” with the prestigious 2019 Best Female Director award at the Vancouver Short Film Festival.
Michelle also directed a short film titled Save Yourself.
She is part of Women in the Director’s Chair, Story & Leadership Program, where she will develop her feature film project titled “The Plains.”
Personal Life
Michelle Morgan married Derek Tisdelle on 30 June 2012 after dating for several years.
The couple had two children, a son named Noah Santiago and a daughter named Mara Carmen Tisdelle, and currently reside in Vancouver, Canada.
Their first daughter, Mara Carmen, was born in April 2011, while Noah was born in 2012.
In her spare time, Michelle enjoys surfing, skiing, and yoga.
Divorce Rumour
Derek Tisdelle, a Canadian film producer and financier, and his wife Michelle are rumored to be planning a divorce.
The couple hasn’t verified the rumors as true or false yet; they’re seen going about their daily lives as normal.
The rumors are baseless, as Michelle, who has a well-maintained public and media persona, has not commented on them.