Kaley Ronayne
Kaley Ronayne, an American actress and writer from Michigan, is known for her roles in “The Right Stuff,,” “Gotham,” and “Quarry.” She notably plays Dr. Kincaid Sullivan in the Fox series “The Resident.” Which highlights the extreme challenges and dangers that doctors, nurses, and patients face at Chastain Memorial Hospital. She stars with Matt Czuchry, Manish Dayal, Bruce Greenwood, and others.
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Skirt by ALEXANDRO FRATELLI at The Confessional Showroom
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Bracelet by Alexis Bittar
Have you always wanted to be an actress and writer?
From a very young age, I wanted to be an actress. I was always performing and demanding attention, sometimes to the annoyance of my friends and family. I discovered my love for writing later in life. It wasn't until college that I realized that writing was an integral part of my creativity, and at school I received encouragement from my teachers and classmates that gave me the confidence to keep putting my writing work out there.
Tell us about “The Resident.”
It is a medical drama that follows the lives and careers of the doctors who work at a fictional hospital in Atlanta. The emotional storylines of the characters' personal lives are what initially drew me to the show, but having been on it for two seasons now, what I am most proud of the way the show addresses timely issues and reflects the real world back to the audience. It's not easy to tackle certain topics in the medical field with nuance and intelligence, and I think that's why the show has been on the air for as long as it has.
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Necklace by Alexis Bittar
Bracelet by Alexis Bittar
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Ring by Flying Solo
How did you prepare to play the role of a doctor?
A lot of the research I did came from the writers, specifically last season's storyline regarding Medicare fraud. I wanted to make sure I fully understand the stakes of the situation. It also doesn't hurt that my boyfriend happens to be a real-life surgeon, so I have a very trusted resource at home. To be honest, a lot of my preparation was watching some of the medical shows that are already out there, so I could see how to balance the character's emotional and professional life. It's a difficult thing, because I obviously just can't go get a medical degree overnight, so I have to try not to be too hard on myself when it comes to understanding medical concepts, especially because there are new cases every week and it's a fast turnaround. Luckily, we have wonderful medical consultants on set whom I consider collaborators. Their guidance is integral to my process and the choices I make as an actor.
What is something valuable you learned on set?
It is the value of flexibility. No matter how much you prepare and try to map out your choices, there are so many factors involved in making a TV show that inevitably you have to let go of your preconceived notions of how a scene or an episode should play out. Add Covid to the mix and then you have to embrace the art of letting go. And there's a lot of beauty in that. Sometimes you discover something you never thought of before or are inspired by your coworkers’ creativity that can open new doors for you. Ultimately, collaboration cannot happen without flexibility, and that's my biggest takeaway.
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Top by ST. JOHN
Hat by Binata Millinery
Earrings by Flying Solo
Ring by Flying Solo
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Dress by Vincent Licari
Earrings by The Confessional Showroom
Bracelet by Alexis Bittar
What has been your favorite project that you’ve worked on so far?
They are ones that I have written and produced myself. I created a small series with my writing partner called “Thanks For Letting Me Crash,” and while it was so much more work than I am used to, I loved the autonomy I had on set. It freed up my acting work because I wasn't answering to anyone but myself. That experience has propelled me into making my own original work a big focus of my career.
What are your goals for the next few years?
I think one of my biggest goals for the next few years is to work on a comedy. I am kind of a clown and would love the chance to let my freak flag fly. I think it would be so much fun to kind of surprise people since most of the work I have done has been serious dramas.
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Dress by L'atiste By Amy
Earrings by Alexis Bittar
Bracelet by Alexis Bittar
Do you have any advice for someone pursuing an acting and/or writing career?
My advice would be just to do it as much as you can. Don't judge the level of production or the clout, just practice your craft every chance you get and eventually something will happen.
Social Media.
Instagram: @paleykaley
Dress by Monica Byrne Maison
Gloves by Stylist Own
Shoes by Marc Fisher LTD
Earrings by Flying Solo
CREW CREDITS:
PhotoBook Editor-In-Chief: Alison Hernon
PhotoBook Creative Director: Mike Ruiz + @mikeruiz.one
Photographer: Michael Creagh
Talent: Kaley Ronayne
Fashion Stylist + Producer: Alison Hernon
Hair: Miok Donnelly
Makeup: Eric Vosburg
Photography Assistant: Felicia Abban
Fashion Stylist Assistant: Yue Wu
Tearsheets by Daniel López, Associate Art Director, PhotoBook Magazine
Interview by Flora Medina, Contributor, PhotoBook Magazine
