Michelle Liu Coughlin Newspage

Actress, Producer, industry advocate

Welcome—I’m so happy you stopped by!

I’m Michelle, an AAPI actress, singer, producer, and union advocate who has been lucky enough to tell stories on screens big and small for more than 20 years. You may have seen me pop up on primetime television, in streaming series, or on the film festival circuit.

The stage is where it all began. From Off-Broadway productions and national tours to some of New York City’s most iconic venues, I’ve sung, danced, laughed, cried, and felt my way through all kinds of beautiful stories.

At the heart of it all, I’m a storyteller. I’m deeply passionate about uplifting narratives that center underrepresented voices and celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the richness of our lived experiences. That commitment also guides my work as an elected Convention Delegate for the SAG-AFTRA New York Local, where I’m honored to advocate for my fellow artists and help advance greater representation, equity, and opportunity throughout our industry.

Whether I’m performing, producing, or serving my union, I believe in the power of representation—and in bringing stories to life with heart, humor, and a whole lot of twinkle.

Actress

AND JUST LIKE THAT (HBO Max)

I had so much fun stepping into the role of Alexis in Season 3, Episode 3 of And Just Like That… What a thrill to join the world of such an iconic series and share the screen with one of its stars. From the moment I arrived on set, I felt completely at home—energized, inspired, and ready to play. It was the kind of experience that reminds me how much I love this work, and I’m excited for more opportunities just like it!

Synopsis: The series follows Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte as they navigate the journey from the complicated reality of life and friendship in their 30s to the even more complicated reality of life and friendship in their 50s.

Episode 3: “Carrie Golightly”

Directed by: Michael Patrick King

Producer

MAY i TAKE IT YOUR PLATE (INDIE SHORT)

I’m thrilled to share that a film born from a COVID-era collaboration with my husband, Martín Solá, received Best Short Film and Best Actor honors at both the International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival and the NYC Downtown Short Film Festival.

As a producer, I helped guide the project from its earliest stages through completion. That meant developing and managing the budget, assembling the team, coordinating the creative and production departments, organizing schedules, overseeing pre-production, helping solve the inevitable challenges that arose along the way, and making sure everyone had what they needed to do their best work.

Producing taught me how many moving pieces must come together to bring even a short film to life—and how important communication, flexibility, resourcefulness, and trust are throughout the process. Creating independent work during such an uncertain time presented its own unique challenges, but it also reminded us of the power of collaboration and our shared need to keep telling stories.

I’m incredibly proud of what our team accomplished and deeply grateful to the International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival, the NYC Downtown Short Film Festival, and every festival that welcomed our film and helped us share this story with audiences. Their support gave our work a life beyond what we could have imagined when we first began.

Michelle Liu Coughlin and Martin Sola LIFE 2022 Red Carpet

What started as a deeply personal collaboration became an award-winning project—and a beautiful reminder that creativity and connection can flourish even during the most difficult circumstances.

Synopsis: A whimsical and thought-provoking tale about a struggling artist facing a tough decision—whether to compromise his integrity or pursue an opportunity.

Written & Directed by: Martín Solá

Produced by: Michelle Liu Coughlin

Industry Advocate

SAG-AFTRA Elected official

WE DID IT—THANK YOU!

Elected Convention Delegate | SAG-AFTRA New York Local

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I’m deeply honored to have been elected as a Convention Delegate in the 2025 SAG-AFTRA New York Local Elections as part of the USAN Leadership Team—Unity, Stability, and Advocacy for the New York Local.

To everyone who voted for me: thank you. Your support, trust, and confidence mean so much, and I will do my utmost to honor them through thoughtful, committed service to our union and its members.

I’ve already been busy continuing my work with the National APAM Committee, supporting initiatives that promote greater representation and opportunity for Asian Pacific American artists. As National Co-Vice Chair of the APAM Committee, I was especially proud to help guide our committee’s proposal that SAG-AFTRA sponsor several events connected with the Asian American International Film Festival. We were thrilled when the union embraced the initiative, helping us create spaces to celebrate our community, amplify our stories, and bring artists together.

After 20 years as a proud SAG-AFTRA member, I remain inspired by the power of collective action and the importance of leadership that reflects the diversity of our membership—in background, experience, ability, work category, and thought.

I’m grateful to serve alongside Ezra Knight and the dedicated members of the USAN Leadership Team. This election was only the beginning, and I’m excited to continue listening, learning, advocating, and working on behalf of my fellow members.