Megan Jade McBean

I grew up in Laguna Beach, where life looked effortless from the outside—ocean views, sunshine, and privilege. As a first-generation American, I was given opportunities many people only dream about, but it took me years to understand how fortunate I was. I’m still the black sheep of my family: tattooed, boot-wearing, and shaped as much by punk rock as by the California coast. Struggling with anxiety led me down a path of addiction, rehab, and hard-earned self-awareness. Those experiences stripped away entitlement and taught me resilience, accountability, and gratitude. Professionally, I’ve lived in very different worlds- from bartending and cannabis distribution to tax and finance- each role deepened my understanding of people. Acting feels like a natural extension of that journey. I’ve been the privileged kid, the outsider, the addict, the woman rebuilding her life, and the professional finding purpose in the chaos. Every chapter has given me something real to bring to the screen.