Megalyn Echikunwoke

Megalyn Echikunwoke by Gage Skidmore (2016)

Ebubennem Megalyn Ann Echikunwoke (May 28, 1983) is an American actress, known primarily for her roles in television and film. Born in Spokane, Washington, she was discovered while performing in a theatrical production for an arts academy, and began working professionally at age 15, appearing in an episode of The Steve Harvey Show. Between 2001 and 2002, she starred as Nicole Palmer, daughter of David Palmer, on the Fox series 24, followed by guest roles on ER and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Quotes

• You don't know why someone is in a certain circumstance and why they chose to be there. Sometimes it's just about having an experience and learning. I don't think you can begrudge someone that.
  • "Megalyn Echikunwoke Talks Showtime's HOUSE OF LIES, DAMSELS IN DISTRESS, and NBC Pilot BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE", Collider (February 29, 2012)

• Don’t let others distract you. You know what you want; don’t waste time not doing it.
  • "21 Questions with Megalyn Echikunwoke", The Nervous Breakdown (March 31, 2012)

• Don’t let people project their ignorance about your abilities onto you. If you are going to do it, make absolutely sure that it is something you cannot live without and that it is authentic to who you are and not about personal vanity. And then knife fight your way through the bullshit and never give up.
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