Jennifer Merchant bio
Born in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Jennifer recently graduated from the world renowned Stella Adler Academy, where she studied acting and directing after winning a full scholarship. She is the youngest female director to be nominated for 'Best Director' at the Cinewomen FilmFest in Los Angeles and her first film 'Two Strangers' won the award for Best Message at the Meet FilmFest in Romania.
Merchant discovered her love for professional acting at the age of 13 when she booked her first commercial for the multinational media franchise 'Winx Club'. In addition to numerous national commercial campaigns, she starred in various distinguished theater productions all over the Netherlands and since coming to Hollywood she has been working with top directors such as Academy Award winning director Milton Justice.
She is the first Dutch-Pakistani actress to be signed by America's largest retail chain 'Walmart' for their international advertisement.
When Jennifer is not working, she enjoys playing with children and volunteering at the local outreach program.
Merchant discovered her love for professional acting at the age of 13 when she booked her first commercial for the multinational media franchise 'Winx Club'. In addition to numerous national commercial campaigns, she starred in various distinguished theater productions all over the Netherlands and since coming to Hollywood she has been working with top directors such as Academy Award winning director Milton Justice.
She is the first Dutch-Pakistani actress to be signed by America's largest retail chain 'Walmart' for their international advertisement.
When Jennifer is not working, she enjoys playing with children and volunteering at the local outreach program.