Biography
Playwright, author, actress, screenwriter and director, Monique Carmona gleans experience from each craft, informing the heart of every project she collaborates on. With a Puerto Rican father, a British mother, and a rich, diverse upbringing, Monique seeks to explore complex, compelling and entertaining stories, consistently highlighting the essential female narrative.
She had the immense pleasure of being mentored by the veteran TV writer and creator, David Milch circa Deadwood, John From Cincinnati... Part mentor, part mad genius he emboldened a process directly aimed at the heart of storytelling that has been a guiding light since. A trap door to character through faith and consistency, that was as much rewarding as it was mysterious.
From there Monique went on to session direct, cast and produce at Soundchef Studios, where she worked with clients like Netflix, The United Nations, Universal, Spike TV, Nickelodeon, Google, and many award winning domestic and international directors in narrative and animation. In additions she wrote, directed and produced for the Telly award winning web series Front Seat Chronicles exploring everything from sex trafficking to fertility issues to social injustice. Authored, Women on the Edge, wrote and produced four stage plays and several award-winning short films.
Monique has two television shows and a feature film In development.
