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Quick facts for kids Mishael Morgan
Morgan in 2014
Born	Marie-Charms Mishael Morgan (1986-07-15) July 15, 1986 (age 38) San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
Alma mater	York University (graduated 2008)
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2008–present
Agent	David Ritchie
Height	5 ft 5 in (165 cm)
Spouse(s)	Navid Ali ​ (m. 2012)​
Children	2

Mishael Morgan is an actress from Trinidad and Tobago and Canada. She is famous for her roles as Hilary Curtis and Amanda Sinclair on the TV show The Young and the Restless. In 2022, she made history by becoming the first Black actress to win a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. This award is a big honor for actors in daytime TV shows.

Early Life and Moving to Canada

Mishael Morgan was born on July 15, 1986, in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago. Her full name is Marie-Charms Mishael Morgan. Her parents are Michael and Sharon Morgan. She has two sisters, Maggris and Monique.

When Mishael was five years old, her family moved to New York. Later, they moved to Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and settled in a city called Mississauga. Mishael went to York University in Toronto. After finishing university, she started her acting career on television.

Mishael Morgan's Acting Career

Mishael Morgan began her acting journey in 2008. She had a repeating role in a Canadian teen show called The Best Years. After that, she became a regular cast member on the YTV comedy show Family Biz.

In 2012, she appeared in the TV show Republic of Doyle. She also had small parts in movies like Casino Jack (2010) and Total Recall (2012). Mishael also guest-starred in popular shows such as Supernatural and The Listener. In 2014, she was in the comedy series Backpackers.

Starring in The Young and the Restless

In May 2013, Mishael Morgan joined the cast of the daytime TV show The Young and the Restless. She played the character Hilary Curtis. In 2018, she decided to leave the show. Her character, Hilary, left the show after being in a car accident.

However, Mishael returned to The Young and the Restless in September 2019. This time, she played a new character named Amanda Sinclair.

Making History with an Emmy Award

On June 24, 2022, Mishael Morgan achieved something amazing. She won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. This made her the first Black woman to win this important award. She won it for her great acting as Amanda Sinclair.

After winning the Emmy, she started working less on the show. This allowed her to spend more time in Toronto. She came back for special appearances in 2023 and 2024 to celebrate the show's 50th anniversary.

Other Recent Roles

From 2022 to 2023, Mishael also had a repeating role in the medical drama Chicago Med. In 2023, she starred in several films. These included the thriller Sworn Justice: Taken Before Christmas and the romantic comedy Christmas With a Kiss. She also helped produce and starred in the Canadian thriller film Sway.

Mishael Morgan's Personal Life

Mishael Morgan married Navid Ali in May 2012. They have two children together. Their son was born in 2015. Mishael's co-star from The Young and the Restless, Christel Khalil, helped host her baby shower. Their daughter was born in 2018.

Film and TV Appearances

Mishael Morgan has appeared in many films and television shows. Here is a list of some of her work.

Films

Television Shows

Awards and Nominations

Mishael Morgan has been recognized for her acting with several awards and nominations.