I have a profile on a modeling website called Model Mayhem where BioWare had posted a casting call. I got the chance to ask McAnear a few things about her time as a video game model and her cosplay experiences.Ĭan you tell us about how you booked the job to model for the character of Morinth in Mass Effect? What was your reaction when you were contacted for the game? After all, she was named after a character in the 1971 novel 2150 AD by Thea Alexander. She may have also just been destined for sci-fi related greatness. Much like the multi-talented McAnear is forging a new path for herself in the entertainment industry. The complex and powerful character Morinth, who has a genetic mutation that causes her to kill her lovers, joining minds with them and coming out smarter and stronger for it, is a very different type of female narrative in gaming. First, through online forums and then taking it a step further with cosplay. With a stacked resume and can-do attitude, McAnear has actively engaged her fans. The face behind Mass Effect 2 & 3’s Samara and Morinth also holds the titles of wardrobe stylist and costume designer. Los Angeles based model and actress Rana McAnear brings the commonly conceived notion of the tinsel town professional to a halt.
