Michelle Richardson facts for kids

Michelle Richardson is a fictional character from the British TV show Skins. The actress April Pearson plays her.

About Michelle Richardson

Michelle seems very focused on her boyfriend, Tony Stonem. She also cares a lot about being attractive, which she feels is an important part of her identity. Michelle's official Skins website page says that Jal Fazer is her best friend. They have been in the same class since they were four years old. Jal even lets Michelle copy her homework sometimes.

Even though Michelle doesn't always seem to focus on school, she got good grades on her A Levels. She earned two A's and one B. After finishing school at Roundview College, she was accepted into the University of York. Michelle is also good at speaking different languages. She knows French and Spanish. In one episode, she also seemed to understand Italian.

Michelle's Caring Side

While Michelle can sometimes be self-centered, she is also very helpful and caring. For example, she helps her mother with relationship problems. In the second series, she becomes friends with a new character named Sketch. Michelle also shows concern for Effy Stonem, Tony's sister. In the episode "Maxxie and Anwar," she worries about her friendship with Jal. She feels like she hasn't been a very good friend to Jal.

Michelle's Favorite Things

Michelle enjoys music by Stevie Nicks, Peaches, and Eminem. However, she does not like Keane or James Blunt. Her favorite movies are Mean Girls and Emperor's New Groove. She also likes to watch TV shows such as One Tree Hill, Scrubs, and Extreme Makeover.

Michelle's Story in Skins

Series 1 Events

Michelle knows that Sid Jenkins, who is Tony's best friend, has a crush on her. She tries to help Sid by setting him up with her friend Cassie Ainsworth. Michelle is usually loyal to Tony. However, she breaks up with him after he kisses another girl, Abigail Stock. Sid tries to get closer to Michelle, but Tony wins her back before anything serious happens.

Michelle breaks up with Tony again, but this time she decides not to take him back. Josh Stock, Abigail's brother, asks Michelle out, and they have a good time for a while. But their relationship is ruined by Tony. At Anwar's birthday party, Tony calls Michelle and tells her he loves her. This makes Michelle cry. Soon after, Tony is hit by a bus.

Series 2 Events

In the second series, Michelle tries to avoid Tony. He is recovering from his accident and has trouble remembering things. Michelle eventually returns to her usual self and tries to get back together with Tony. However, Tony is now very different. Michelle invites Tony on her birthday camping trip, but he says no. During the camping trip, Michelle becomes involved with Sid.

They try to keep their relationship a secret. But Sid's girlfriend, Cassie, finds out and tells everyone. Tony pretends not to care, but he eventually tries to win Michelle back. Michelle and Sid realize they are not truly in love. They end their relationship. Michelle and Tony then try to make their relationship work. Things go well for them. However, they are accepted into different universities after graduation. It is not known if they stay together after that.

See also

In Spanish: Michelle Richardson para niños