Michelle Allen
Biography
Michelle Allen (born September 9th 1990) is a South African actress and model, known for her roles as Heather in Netflix's The Kissing Booth (2018) and The Kissing Booth 2 (2020) as well as Claire in Warrior (TV series) (2019). She also appeared on Season 1 of Africa's Next Top Model (2013). Allen was born in Witbank and then raised in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. After matriculating, she then moved to Cape Town. Growing up, she was more accustomed to farms but now enjoys and thrives living in bigger cities. A self-proclaimed “yogi”, Allen has used yoga to help de-stress from her busy life. As a model, she has also appeared in many worldwide brand ad campaigns, specifically as the campaign lead for companies such as Mercedes-Benz, DJI, and Pitney Bowes.
Known For & Full Filmography7 Titles
Drama Series - 2019, 16 episodes • as Claire
A gritty, action-packed crime drama set during the brutal Tong Wars of San Francisco’s Chinatown in the second half of the 19th century. The series follows Ah Sahm, a martial arts prodigy who immigrates from China to San Francisco under mysterious circumstances, and becomes a hatchet man for one of Chinatown’s most powerful tongs.
Drama Series - 2022, 16 episodes • as Rhonda
Nearly three decades after the discovery of the T-virus, an outbreak reveals the Umbrella Corporation's dark secrets. Based on the horror franchise.
Movie - 2018, 2h 15m • as Multi-Pierced Girl
When teenager Elle's first kiss leads to a forbidden romance with the hottest boy in high school, she risks her relationship with her best friend.
Drama Series - 2017, 16 episodes • as Bride
Set in a near-dystopian future, a former cop is forced to take part in a death race where the cars run on human blood. You lose a leg and you lose your head.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Heather
With college decisions looming, Elle juggles her long-distance romance with Noah, changing relationship with bestie Lee and feelings for a new classmate.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Heather
It’s the summer before Elle heads to college, and she has a secret decision to make. Elle has been accepted into Harvard, where boyfriend Noah is matriculating, and also Berkeley, where her BFF Lee is headed and has to decide if she should stay or not.
Drama Series - 2017, 16 episodes • as Justine
Tali’s Wedding Diary follows a self-obsessed Sandton princess who’s moved to Cape Town and is filming the build-up to her wedding to her property-agent fiancé Darren.