Megan Abrigo is a true island girl who is making some big waves in Los Angeles! She was born on the island of O'ahu, Hawaii, where she got her start in modeling after being spotted by a photographer. By the age of 15, modeling was a part-time hobby that quickly became a passion for Megan.

It was tough, but modeling was put on hold when she moved to California to attend college at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. After graduating in May 2005 with a bachelor's degree in studio arts emphasizing multimedia and computer science, Megan began to pursue her dream of modeling full time.

It didn't take long for people to notice this natural exotic beauty and within a few months she got various print, runway, commercial, and hosting positions. All this led to Megan becoming one of the original case models on "Deal or No Deal." Since the beginning of her career, she has been a part of NBC's number one game show "Deal or No Deal," which has been going on for three seasons. Abrigo has held Case Number 6 on every episode since the pilot of the show.

She has also hosted an extreme sports show called "Dialed In," where she got to interview riders and also try the sport. She has been seen in People magazine's 100 Most Beautiful People in May 2006 with the rest of the "Deal or No Deal" models, and has posed for Maxim magazine, Boost Mobile, Old Navy, Fitness magazine, Allure magazine, and others. She has also recently filmed commercials for Spike TV, LA Inc., L'Oreal, and Cover Girl.

Abrigo aims to keep modeling and acting full time, and to cultivate her passion of traveling and adventure - whether through work or pleasure. She could not have gotten to where she is if it weren't for the people in her life. She wants to thank her mom, dad, and Jay for always being there. Aloha!

Questionnaire

1. Are there particular qualities you like in a contestant?
Qualities I like to see in a contestant are excitement to be on the show, humor, happiness, and gratitude.

2. Do you have a favorite contestant, and who was it?
There have been so many great contestants!

3. How tough is it to stand in place for the entire taping? Is there something like martial arts training for long-term smiling?
I would have to say that it does get tough to stand in place with heels on for an entire taping. I honestly think my feet have grown a bit since being on this show! I don't know about a martial arts that'll train you to smile for an extended amount of time, but I do know that a lot of laughter and even being on Deal or No Deal has helped me to keep that smile on my face!

4. What was your most embarrassing moment on the show?
There have been many wardrobe malfunctions and falls, but luckily I haven't felt completely embarrassed on the show yet! Maybe I just feel as if we're all family and everyone is there to help one another out!

5. What would you like to be doing next in your career?
I would love to continue my career in modeling and acting, and to see my goals become achieved opportunities.

6. What do you like doing most with your free time?
I love being an amateur food critic when I go out to eat. I love to travel whether it's a road trip, a new adventure, for work or for pleasure. I love learning and doing new things. I want to learn many languages. I enjoy time with good people, BBQs, riding my beach cruiser along the board walk. I love spending time at the beach, especially in Hawaii! I love surfing and doing many sports. And I will try anything at least once!

7. What one person, besides your parents, has had the most influence on your life? Why?
Fortunately I can't just name one person who has had the most influence on my life. Everyone that is and has been in my life has impacted me for the better. I am who I am, and am in this place in my life because of my experiences and education through many influences. I am grateful for many people and am looking forward to others who I will experience more with.

8. Where are you from originally? (If not from Los Angeles) What brought you to Los Angeles?
I am originally from Hawaii. I was born on the island of O'ahu and raised in the town of Mililani. I moved to Los Angeles to attend college at Loyola Marymount University in 2001.

9. What has been a particularly memorable experience in your life, something that really stood out?
My travel to Japan has been a memorable experience in my life because it has opened my eyes to different cultures. This has given me motivation to travel more and experience everything I possibly can in the world.

10. Now for the important questions: what was your favorite television show when you were ten?
I know that my favorite movie was "Swiss Family Robinson," and that I watched a lot of cartoons!