莫妮卡·布兰夏德，Born and raised in Southern California, Monique spent much of her life as a water baby. Soon recognized as one of the top water polo players in the country, she was recruited by the U.C.L.A. women's water polo team and went on to win two national championships. While studying acting at UCLA, she soon discovered her passion for acting which took her out of the water and onto to the stage.