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Michelle de Swarte

SPENT IS LOOSELY BASED ON MY LIFE’

The actor and comedian on creating a new comedy drama about a washed-up model facing poverty…

Scouted by an agency at 19, Michelle de Swarte went on to enjoy a successful career as a model for the likes of Gucci, Burberry and Tommy Hilfiger.

‘I MADE SILLY MONEY’

Now a stand-up comedian and actor, she’s drawn on her experiences to write and star in this new six-part series

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