Theresa Meeker
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Theresa Meeker is an Italian-American actress who appeared in several films.
although she was raised in Sumatra
, Indonesia by mother Judith Meeker and father Dr. William Meeker MD. In an interview with Matthew Saliba of Rogue Cinema, Theresa says that she was inspired to act because, "While I was growing up I loved reading and writing. Some of my favorite books, such as Harriet the Spy
and Matilda
which I read dozens of times, were turned into movies. I thought that I could have played the protagonist better because I knew the character so well." Theresa says in an interview with the Entertainment Corner, "The love I had for immersing myself in a world of books encouraged me to imagine another world where the impossible could happen if someone wrote it that way." Theresa studied film and television acting at the performing arts school Michael Howard Studios
as well as Larry Singer Studios in New York City. She received a BA in history from Flagler College
of St. Augustine, Florida and she is currently pursuing a Master of Education in elementary education at Vanderbilt University
Peabody College
of Education with several scholarships.
short film Look
which won an Award of Merit for best student film in the 2009 Accolade Competition
as well as an Award of Merit for best experimental film in the 2011 Best Shorts Competition while it received an important 4-star review from Film Threat
.
Theresa plays a supermodel who is being pursued by an overly-eager barmaid.
Matthew Saliba of Rogue Cinema calls Theresa's character in Look
a "ravishing bombshell." Theresa has appeared in commercials as well as print work and numerous films. In an interview with Saliba for Rogue Cinema, Theresa says, "Acting means to me that I reveal my heart and soul in front of other people while I do the most mundane things as well as things I typically wouldn’t want them to see. I hope my acting shows people that they can pause and examine the small beautiful things in life." While interviewing Theresa, Saliba says, "Actresses are a dime a dozen with very few of them having the chops and Old Hollywood flavor to truly catapult them into the mainstream or at least into our mind's eye, long after we've seen them perform. Thankfully, that is not the case with Theresa Meeker."
" of Nashville by Village Voice Media owned Nashville Scene
in 2011.
was directed by a man who later became Theresa's husband, Ryan Pickett
.
Theresa's sister Angela Meeker was voted Nashville's Best Smokin' Hot Nashvillian by Village Voice Media owned Nashville Scene
in 2011.
Early Life and education
Theresa hails from Williamson County, TennesseeWilliamson County, Tennessee
Williamson County is a county in the U.S. state of Tennessee. As of 2010 US Census, the population was 183,182. The County's seat is Franklin, and it is part of the Nashville-Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county is named after Hugh Williamson, a...
although she was raised in Sumatra
Sumatra
Sumatra is an island in western Indonesia, westernmost of the Sunda Islands. It is the largest island entirely in Indonesia , and the sixth largest island in the world at 473,481 km2 with a population of 50,365,538...
, Indonesia by mother Judith Meeker and father Dr. William Meeker MD. In an interview with Matthew Saliba of Rogue Cinema, Theresa says that she was inspired to act because, "While I was growing up I loved reading and writing. Some of my favorite books, such as Harriet the Spy
Harriet the Spy
Harriet the Spy is a children's novel by Louise Fitzhugh published in 1964. It won the Sequoyah Book Award and the New York Times Outstanding Book Award in 1964.-Plot summary:...
and Matilda
Matilda
-People:* Empress Matilda, daughter of Henry I of England* Matilda , list of people named Matilda* Matilda of Flanders, wife of William the Conqueror* Matilda of Tuscany-Media and entertainment:* Matilda , by Roald Dahl...
which I read dozens of times, were turned into movies. I thought that I could have played the protagonist better because I knew the character so well." Theresa says in an interview with the Entertainment Corner, "The love I had for immersing myself in a world of books encouraged me to imagine another world where the impossible could happen if someone wrote it that way." Theresa studied film and television acting at the performing arts school Michael Howard Studios
Michael Howard Studios
The Michael Howard Studios is an acting studio for the performing arts located in Manhattan, New York; the studio was founded in 1953 by actor/director Michael Howard.-History:...
as well as Larry Singer Studios in New York City. She received a BA in history from Flagler College
Flagler College
Flagler College, is a private four-year liberal arts college in St. Augustine, Florida, USA and celebrated its 40th anniversary in 2008.The college has been named in recent years by US News & World Report as one of the southeast region's best comprehensive liberal arts colleges, and is included on...
of St. Augustine, Florida and she is currently pursuing a Master of Education in elementary education at Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University
Vanderbilt University is a private research university located in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1873, the university is named for shipping and rail magnate "Commodore" Cornelius Vanderbilt, who provided Vanderbilt its initial $1 million endowment despite having never been to the...
Peabody College
Peabody College
Peabody College of Education and Human Development was founded in 1875 when the University of Nashville, located in Nashville, Tennessee, split into two separate educational institutions...
of Education with several scholarships.
Film career
Theresa associate produced and starred in avant-gardeAvant-garde
Avant-garde means "advance guard" or "vanguard". The adjective form is used in English to refer to people or works that are experimental or innovative, particularly with respect to art, culture, and politics....
short film Look
Look (2009)
Look is an award-winning avant-garde short film shot on the Red One and directed by award-winning filmmaker Ryan Pickett.- Plot :Look is about an unsightly barmaid Emma who is searching for the meaning of beauty while she imagines a man who is attracted to her, John...
which won an Award of Merit for best student film in the 2009 Accolade Competition
Accolade Competition
The Accolade Competition is an international, non-traditional, virtual awards venue. Awards go to those filmmakers who produce fresh, standout entertainment, animation and compelling documentaries....
as well as an Award of Merit for best experimental film in the 2011 Best Shorts Competition while it received an important 4-star review from Film Threat
Film Threat
Film Threat is a former print magazine and, now, webzine which focuses primarily on independent film, although it also reviews DVDs of mainstream films and Hollywood movies in theaters. It first appeared as a photocopied zine in 1985, created by Wayne State University students Chris Gore and André...
.
Theresa plays a supermodel who is being pursued by an overly-eager barmaid.
Matthew Saliba of Rogue Cinema calls Theresa's character in Look
Look (2009)
Look is an award-winning avant-garde short film shot on the Red One and directed by award-winning filmmaker Ryan Pickett.- Plot :Look is about an unsightly barmaid Emma who is searching for the meaning of beauty while she imagines a man who is attracted to her, John...
a "ravishing bombshell." Theresa has appeared in commercials as well as print work and numerous films. In an interview with Saliba for Rogue Cinema, Theresa says, "Acting means to me that I reveal my heart and soul in front of other people while I do the most mundane things as well as things I typically wouldn’t want them to see. I hope my acting shows people that they can pause and examine the small beautiful things in life." While interviewing Theresa, Saliba says, "Actresses are a dime a dozen with very few of them having the chops and Old Hollywood flavor to truly catapult them into the mainstream or at least into our mind's eye, long after we've seen them perform. Thankfully, that is not the case with Theresa Meeker."
Awards
Theresa was voted one of the Best "Real HousewivesReal Housewives
The Real Housewives... is a reality series which airs in the United States on the cable network Bravo, and various other broadcasters internationally...
" of Nashville by Village Voice Media owned Nashville Scene
Nashville Scene
Nashville Scene is an alternative newsweekly in Nashville, Tennessee. It was founded in 1989, became a part of Village Voice Media in 1999, and later joined the ranks of sixteen other publications after a merger of Village Voice Media with New Times Media early in 2006. In 2009 the paper was...
in 2011.
Personal life
LookLook (2009)
Look is an award-winning avant-garde short film shot on the Red One and directed by award-winning filmmaker Ryan Pickett.- Plot :Look is about an unsightly barmaid Emma who is searching for the meaning of beauty while she imagines a man who is attracted to her, John...
was directed by a man who later became Theresa's husband, Ryan Pickett
Ryan Pickett (filmmaker)
Ryan Pickett is a Nashville, Tennessee based American filmmaker. Pickett has created award winning films, such as Look, which received an important 4-star review from Film Threat, while he has appeared in television shows, including an appearance on Lifetime series Strong Medicine where he played...
.
Theresa's sister Angela Meeker was voted Nashville's Best Smokin' Hot Nashvillian by Village Voice Media owned Nashville Scene
Nashville Scene
Nashville Scene is an alternative newsweekly in Nashville, Tennessee. It was founded in 1989, became a part of Village Voice Media in 1999, and later joined the ranks of sixteen other publications after a merger of Village Voice Media with New Times Media early in 2006. In 2009 the paper was...
in 2011.