Ming Ballard

Second daughter of a CIA father and mother, Ming Ballard traveled extensively and lived in numerous countries throughout her life. Ming spent her sheltered youth heavily immersed in academics, education having always been her first priority. Obsessed with acting and the magic of cinema since she was a toddler, Ming eventually moved to Hollywood to start her acting career. Ming received a bachelor's degree in English from Marymount University and is an ROTC alum from the Georgetown University Department of Military Science. From a long line of veterans, Ming is a decorated veteran and former Captain in the United States Army. Ming Ballard left the Army after realizing her passion to become an actress. In 2013, Ming wrote, executive-produced, co-produced and starred in her first feature film, "Vampie", a dark comedy about a vampire who is allergic to blood. Ming is gearing up to go into production for her next feature film, "Georgie" (a "dramedy" also written, executive-produced, co-produced, and starring Ming), a poignant film inspired by Psalm 139, "for we are fearfully and wonderfully made." Ming is also crafting two more screenplays, "General Electra" ("dramedy")and "Apartment Building" (comedy). Ming is a trained classical pianist, who has taken first place in numerous piano guild competitions and fantasy oil painter. She is also a passionate advocate and active supporter of the rights of animals and marine life.