Edelyn OkanoEdelyn Okano is a Filipino-Japanese actress, singer, and writer proudly born and raised in Canada. She is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York with a focus on classical voice and musical theater. As a proud member of SA/AFTRA and Actors Equity (AEA), she has been seen and/or recurring on many award-winning shows, such as Designated Survivor, The Good Doctor, Grey's Anatomy, The Bold and the Beautiful, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Jane the Virgin, to name a few. On stage, she recently played the role of Cinderella's Stepmother in Into the Woods at the iconic Hollywood Bowl alongside Sutton Foster, Skyler Astin, and Patina Miller. Edelyn cowrote and performed in Jeremy Lin, The Musical at the Zephyr Theater. She has also worked with Labyrinth Theater Company at the Public Theater in NYC, Upright Citizens Brigade, Lodestone Theatre, the Hudson Guild, and East West Players in Los Angeles. When not working, another love of her life is international travel-especially Asia. Since all travel almost always includes her four-pound yorkie Kodo, seeing the world with her pup is a top priority for fun and relaxation. She is also very passionate about hot pilates, steamed dumplings, the latest greatest anti-aging skincare device, and any opportunity for a great conversation and an amazing glass of Malbec. Read More Read Less
