Mika Boorem starred on the large display within the early 2000s however now prefers to be behind the lens.
Boorem, now 37, obtained her begin as a baby star within the ‘90s with visitor roles on Touched by an Angel and Ally McBeal. The actress didn't cease there, as she later appeared in motion pictures like The Training of Little Tree, Jack Frost and Mighty Joe Younger. Boorem's function as Michael Keaton's daughter within the 1998 movie earned her a YoungStar Award nomination for Greatest Actress in a Drama Movie.
Within the early 2000s, Boorem obtained supporting roles in The Patriot, Alongside Got here a Spider and Hearts in Atlantis. She continued to seek out success as she landed a recurring function on Dawson's Creek as Harley Hetson from 2002 to 2003.
Boorem grew to become greatest recognized for her function in 2002's Blue Crush, starring within the surf film alongside Kate Bosworth. Two years later, Boorem joined the comedy Sleepover alongside Alexa PenaVega.
After her stint in teen blockbusters, Boorem transitioned to engaged on impartial movies similar to 1 Out of seven and Virgin Alexander, which each premiered in 2012. Three years later, she made her directorial debut with the film Love Thy Neighbor.
Following her time on Love Thy Neighbor, Boorem continued to hunt extra initiatives behind the scenes. She directed the 2017 brief movie L.A. Participant and 2021's Hollywood.Con, which she additionally starred in.
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Whereas Boorem made her final performing look in 2021, she has continued to work within the business. She at present has her firm Penni Productions that produces motion pictures, TV reveals and music movies.
“I'm an actress turned filmmaker. I try to get tales to the display that folks can join with. Movie is a good artwork medium, it may be used to vary the world,” Boorem mentioned of her profession transition in a July 2021 interview with Voyage LA. “By means of movie, we will expertise a unique time or place. Comply with the story of somebody solely totally different [from] us however perceive their needs and wishes.”
Boorem added that it's her objective to “make a movie that leaves a big impact on the world.”
Along with movie, Boorem spends her free time volunteering with a number of nonprofits. Final summer time, Boorem attended Foster Love's annual gala in July 2024.
“Celebrating ONE MILLION kids served !! An exquisite milestone 🙌 Foster Love,” she captioned an Instagram Reel. “Congratulations on all you've achieved with supporting youth within the foster care system … and likewise for the great help and platforms you've created for aged out youth.”
Boorem additionally enjoys her days touring around the globe from snowboarding in Vail to absorbing the solar within the Virgin Islands.
