Blythe Laura Metz (born 1977), also known as Blythe Metz-Mändmets, is an American actress, writer, natural lifestyle expert, and motivational speaker.
Life
editMetz was educated at Arizona State University, graduating BA in performing arts in 2000. An early screen role was as a beauty Queen in Miss Cast Away and the Island Girls (2004), while her first lead parts came in Jacqueline Hyde (2005)[1] and Nightmare Man (2006).[2]
Lynda Carter proposed Catherine Zeta-Jones, Cindy Crawford, and Metz as candidates for the role of Wonder Woman.[3]
A raw vegan chef, and a promoter of natural beauty aids, Metz created adjustable wire-rimmed glasses to promote the benefits of cucumber slices applied under the eyes.[4]
As a vlogger, Metz has sparked controversy by claims on her YouTube channel about natural treatments for cancer. In a video with over 600,000 views, she says "There are alternatives that have been sacked because they are a threat to this multi-trillion dollar business."[5]
Metz is married to Indrek Mändmets, an Estonian.
Films
edit- Miss Cast Away and the Island Girls (2004) as Miss Delaware
- Jacqueline Hyde (2005) as Jacqueline Hyde[1]
- Nightmare Man (2006) as Ellen[2]
- Bred in the Bone (2006) as Gigi Andrews
- Abe & Bruno (2006), as Sara[6]
- The Craving Heart (2006) as Walela
- The Thirst (2006) as Sasha
- Dinoshark (2010) as Newscaster
Television
edit- Perception (2012) as Athena
Awards
edit- Action on Film International Film Festival 2005, Best Actress, for Bred in the Bone (2006)
- Judges Choice Awards 2006, Best Actress, for The Craving Heart (2006)
- Tabloid Witch Awards 2006, Best Actress for Nightmare Man (2006)
Nominations
edit- Action on Film International Film Festival 2012, Best Actress Nomination for Perception (2012)
Notes
edit- ^ a b Charlie Jane Anders, Which Is Better: Jacqueline Hyde, or Dr. Jekyll and Ms Hyde?, gizmodo.com, 12/25/15, accessed July 15, 2021
- ^ a b Nightmare Man, blu-ray.com, accessed July 15, 2021
- ^ Mike Pingel, The Q Guide to Wonder Woman (2008), p. 26
- ^ Beres, Lisa (2017-03-29). "Bye-Bye, Botox: 5 Natural, Needle-Free Ways to Look Younger". Earth911. Retrieved 2022-12-23.
- ^ Disturbing fake cancer cure videos making millions, nzherald.co.nz, July 9, 2019, accessed July 15, 2021
- ^ The Hollywood Reporter Vol. 394 (2006), p. 135
External links
edit- Blythe Metz, IMDb
- Blythenaturalliving, personal web site
- Blythe Metz Archived 2021-07-15 at the Wayback Machine, growingnaturals.com