Maxim magazine’s September 2004 cover girl, Mircea Monroe has spanned the various genres of film, whether in comedy, horror, drama or action. This vivacious actress leaves a lasting impression to her fans with her energetic yet modest presence. Exquisitely pretty, she mesmerizes her audience with her innate charisma. At present, she stars on the series Drive, which gives her the opportunity to establish her stance on television.

Mircea Monroe previously worked in films like Pterodactyl, All Souls Day: Dia de los Muertos, Cellular, Stone & Ed, The Contract, The Ultimate Gift, Borderland, Screw Cupid, One Long Night and Your Name Here. Her versatility in acting also landed her guest roles on television shows like Scrubs, Freddie, Nobody’s Watching, Studio 60 on Sunset Strip and Just for Kicks.

Monroe stars as Ellie Laird on the series Drive. She portrays a 27-year old hotel front desk clerk and wife of Rob Laird, her high school sweetheart. She faces a lot of marital problems and struggles with household management and financial obligations. Raised in Little Rock, Arkansas, she aspires to explore the world outside her hometown. Determined to make it big, her participation in “The Race” gives her hope in fulfilling her dreams of a more glamorous lifestyle outside Arkansas. Monroe’s inclusion on the program certainly gives the plot intensity and profundity. She is one of the contributing factors why the show remains to be a hit.

-Kris, BuddyTV Staff Columnist