Misty Upham

• Frozen River (2008), Lila

1. Skins (2002), Mrs. Blue Cloud

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Father is a music teacher

Insisted on doing her own stunts for the fight scenes in Skins (2002)

Plays Classical guitar and is studying classical voice

Studied Latin and medieval and early renaissance art and history

Favorite restaurant "in all the world" is the Lemon Grass (Thai) in Salt Lake City.

Is Pro-Life

She is cur ently the subject of a documentary by Ali Talis of New York City, following her career and life as an actress/artist. [2005]

Gained forty pounds and shaved her head for her role as Lila, a new mom/widow in Frozen River. Her trademark long and thick hair was previously waist-length.

Was asked to write an article for the Native Vue Magazine in 2006. After reading her work, the editor asked her to come on as a featured celebrity writer. She wrote only three articles before feeling the need to spend more time on her own screenplays.

Favorite Actors are James McAvoy, Jeremy Renner, Steve Zahn, Christian Bale, and Daniel Day-Lewis.

Favorite Actresses are Cate Blanchette, Helen Mirren, Tilda Swinton, Asia Argento and Emily Watson.

Favorite movies are Elizabeth (1998), Fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain, Le (2001), La Riene Margot (1994), Inside I'm Dancing (2004), The Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things (2004), Orlando (1992) and Dahmer (2002).