Lou, Amy's older sister, returned from New York four years ago after their mother's death to help run the ranch. She's now married to Peter and they have just had their first child, a beautiful baby girl. This season Lou grapples with the challenges of motherhood and with the financial reality that she may need to go back to work. And with Heartland full to bursting, Lou realizes that they need to find a new place to live before they drive Jack over the edge.
Michelle is the fourth of six children from a Chilean-Canadian family. She was born in Calgary and grew up moving between Vancouver and Toronto. She developed her love of acting while goofing off with her high school improvisation team, and went on to study drama at the University of Toronto. Michelle began her acting career on the stage, performing in everything from Shakespeare, to a British farce, to new plays developed with her peers. She never stopped goofing off, and loves to take part in live sketch comedy, notably performing at Laugh Sabbath nights in Toronto.
Michelle's first appearance on the big screen was the lead role in George A. Romero's Diary of the Dead. Other notable appearances include Stargate Atlantis, The L Word, Bunnyhug and The Smart Women's Survival Guide.
Free time Michelle has is spent hanging out with her family, snowboarding, surfing, cooking, writing, and growing plants. For many years she has volunteered with Women's Shelters across Canada, developing drama workshops for children and public speaking workshops for mothers. Michelle believes that everyone has a right to a safe and loving home.