July 8th 2024.
Michelle De Swarte is a talented actress and model who is making waves in the new BBC comedy drama, Spent. In the show, Michelle plays the lead role of Mia, a former model who finds herself facing the harsh reality of living on the streets.
As the show airs on BBC2 and iPlayer, viewers are taken on a journey as Mia struggles to adapt to a life of poverty after her successful catwalk career comes crashing down. Approaching her forties, Mia is left destitute and homeless, relying on the kindness of others to keep a roof over her head.
Joining Michelle in the cast are Juliet Cowan as Mia's mother Chrissy, as well as former Coronation Street actor Delroy Brown and Bad Girls' Victoria Alcock. The show was written by Michelle herself, who drew inspiration from her own experiences in the fashion industry.
But who is Michelle De Swarte and how much of her own life is reflected in the show? Well, Michelle's career began at the young age of 19 when she was discovered by a modeling agency while working at a bar in Clapham. She then went on to make her acting debut in the Netflix sitcom, The Dutchess, alongside its creator and star, Katherine Ryan.
Michelle's acting skills were quickly recognized and she appeared in all six episodes of the series as Katherine's best friend and business partner, Bev. She then went on to star in Sky Atlantic's comedy horror series, The Baby, playing the role of a terrified new mother.
Her impressive resume also includes hosting the ITV2 show, The Fashion Show, alongside Abbey Clancy and George Lamb. But it was her appearance on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here Now! that really put her in the spotlight.
Michelle's comedic talents were also showcased in a 2023 episode of Live at the Apollo, where she appeared alongside fellow stand-up comedian, Geoff Norcott.
Despite her success in the entertainment industry, Michelle's career in modeling came to an abrupt end after a mishap on the runway during the Gucci Fall/Winter 2002 Ready-to-Wear fashion show. This event, similar to Mia's fall from grace in Spent, led to a period of homelessness for Michelle.
Reflecting on her experience, Michelle shared that she was in denial about her situation and it took someone else pointing it out for her to realize she was technically homeless. She even joked that she was "high-end homeless" due to her glamorous lifestyle.
However, Michelle's resilience and determination led her to turn her experiences into a stand-up comedy routine, which caught the attention of Peep Show creators Jesse Armstrong and Sam Bain. This eventually led to her return to London and her collaboration with Katherine Ryan on The Dutchess and The Baby.
The script for Spent, which was originally titled High End Homeless, was commissioned by Various Artists Limited through the BBC and was shot as a pilot in 2022. And now, viewers can see Michelle's story unfold on the small screen.
Despite the hardships she faced, Michelle's career has gone from strength to strength and she continues to make a name for herself in the entertainment industry. We can't wait to see what she does next.
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