The star of the National Geographic Show, Extreme Makeover: Brillion is Zoie Zeller. Born in Portland, Oregon, Zoie was an adopted child who was raised in foster homes and was considered a “street kid.” She is now a talented performer, singer, actress, writer, and model. In this book she shares some of her many talents and experiences that have helped her to achieve the success that she enjoys today. Following is a summary of her professional bio that she provided at the beginning of her bio to give readers an insight into her career.
Zoie Zeller is an award winning Professional Athlete with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Pacific University. She has worked as a physical therapist in San Diego, California, Portland, Oregon, Seattle, Washington, D.C., and Dallas, Texas. As a physical therapist she has provided pain management and rehabilitation services to athletes who have sustained life-threatening injuries. In her career she has also provided therapy to mentally and physically challenged children. Zeller has also worked as a personal trainer, massage practitioner, nutritionist, and fitness professional.
As an actress Zoie Zeller has appeared in some of the most memorable movies of our time such as Pleasantville, Awakenings, and We Are Marshall, among others. She is currently appearing in the second season of the hit ABC show, Once Upon a Time. In 2021, she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her role in the film Pleasantville. Other credits include the films Bridget Jones’ Baby, Swing Vote, and There’s Something About Mary.