Here is the rewritten biography of Portia Chellelynn:
Portia Chellelynn, born Michelle Lynn Frederick on November 30, 1981, in Birmingham, Alabama, is a multifaceted artist, exceling as an actress, producer, director, writer, and filmmaker. Raised by her mother, Lesilie, and stepfather, Tony Morris, Portia's early life was marked by a strong foundation in education, with honors in school and involvement in extracurricular activities like the National Jr. Honors Society, school TV news program, and school newspaper staff.
Portia's creative pursuits began at a young age, with her first script written in 5th grade and a career project on modeling won in 8th grade. She moved to Illinois in 1998 and married Jerry Johnson Jr. at 17, becoming a young mother to Aleah. After her divorce at 19, Portia had two more daughters, Ashlyn and Kalista, with Chad Miller and Robert Balensiefen, respectively.
As a stay-at-home mom, Portia acquired her GED and worked part-time jobs while pursuing her passion for modeling and acting. She picked up the stage name Portia when she was a dancer from 2003-2007 and later combined her real first and middle names, Michelle and Lynn, to create Chellelynn.
Portia's modeling career began in 2003, and she has worked with various photographers, appearing in music videos and runway shows. Her acting debut was the lead role in Faux Pax Films' feature-length film, Candie's Harem, which she landed despite having no prior acting experience.
Portia has continued to work in the film industry, appearing in Leaf Blower Massacre 2, Cafe Kremlin Season 2 Episode 1, and Cellar Secret. She has also worked as a college student and a haunted house actress, and has been involved in various projects, including volunteering at events like the Celebrity Charity Golf Outing and Rumble for the Kids Pro-wrestling show.
Portia has been recognized for her performances, including receiving an actor award each season she worked at Rob Zombie's Great American Nightmare haunt. She has also volunteered at Days of the Dead horror festivals and has been a hostess for the Chicago Hardcore Horror Festival.
In 2016, Michelle officially made her name, Portia Chellelynn, a business by obtaining an assumed name certificate, and hand-customized her own website. She founded her business, Portia Chellelynn Films, in 2017 and directed, produced, and acted in her debut short film, Second Chances: New Beginnings, which won Best Mid-Length Film in the Chicago Reels of the Dead film festival in 2018.
Portia is set to release her debut feature film, H.P. Lovecraft's Witch House, in the summer of 2022, in which she will be credited as Michelle Morris. She is also working on the film, The Ultimate Throwdown, and is engaged to be married to Rob Davidson, the film's lead actor and filmmaker.
