Fil-Am stars as White House chief of staff in Netflix’s ‘The Residence’
Sumalee Montano plays Dana Hammond, the White House chief of staff in ‘The Residence.’ Photo from sumaleedotcom/Instagram
Netflix’s latest murder-mystery comedy, “The Residence,” offers a fresh twist on White House drama by shifting the spotlight from politics to the people working behind the scenes.
The new series, described as a “screwball whodunnit,” explores the lives of the eclectic staff running the world’s most famous mansion.
Among the show’s ensemble cast is Filipino American actress Sumalee Montano, who plays Dana Hammond, the White House chief of staff.
Montano stars alongside Uzo Aduba, best known for “Orange Is the New Black,” who leads the series as a sharp-witted investigator tackling a crime that rocks the presidential residence.
In her latest Instagram post, Montano shared her excitement for “The Residence,” encouraging followers to watch the series for a much-needed laugh.
She described it as a “screwball whodunnit” set within the hidden corners of the White House, following its eccentric staff.
Proud of her role, Montano expressed her admiration for the “uber-talented cast and crew,” adding that she’s worked on many projects in Hollywood, but this one truly stands out.
She also playfully noted that her voice even made it into the trailer, making the series extra special for her.
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“Need a laugh? These days, who doesn’t?! Stream THE RESIDENCE, now on Netflix. My mouth made the trailer,” Sumalee Montano wrote. “It’s a screwball whodunnit set in the upstairs, downstairs, and backstairs of the White House, among the eclectic staff of the world’s most famous mansion. I’m proud to play White House Chief of Staff, Dana Hammond and be part of such an UBER-talented cast and crew. I’ve acted in a lot of stuff in this town and this series truly sparkles. All episodes are available now.”
Born to a Filipino mother and Thai father, Montano brings both her heritage and extensive acting experience to the role.
She previously appeared in Dan Brown’s “The Lost Symbol” as CIA Security Chief Inoue Sato, and in the hit political drama “Scandal” as White House press secretary Audrey Campo.
