Monique Gabriela Curnen is an American actress who has worked in theater, film and television. She grew up in Massachusets. Both parents were educators and encouraged creativity in the home. Monique took an interest in acting after watching her older brother perform in a school orchestra, and soon began performing in school plays. After graduating from Williams College, Monique moved to New York to pursue acting, and studied at The Actors Center, The Barrow Group, and The School for Film and Television. She performed in myriad theatrical productions and began booking roles in several films, including _Maria Full of Grace .
Participated in ABCs Diversity Showcase.
Added to cast of "Lie To Me" Season 3
She has played several plain clothes law enforcement characters, since her role as a city police detective in The Dark Knight and then in "Lie to Me" . Whether it is by virtue of typecasting or otherwise, application of the archetype could be a potential trade mark of hers.
