Roma Downey

Roma Downey is an actress, a producer, and the president of LightWorkers Media, the faith and family division of MGM Studios. One of Roma’s most widely-known roles was her portrayal of the character Monica in the popular CBS television series, Touched by an Angel, a performance that earned her Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominations. She also played Mary, the mother of Jesus, in the 2013 hit TV miniseries The Bible, which she co-produced with her husband, Mark Burnett. Roma has authored several books, the most recent of which, Box of Butterflies, was a New York Times best-seller. Learn more about Roma by visiting her bio page at IMDb.com.

Living Out Your Faith in Today’s Culture

Television producers Mark Burnett and his wife, Roma Downey, discuss their desire and efforts to create high quality, biblically-themed movies and TV shows that promote faith-based values and the message of God’s love. The couple highlights their new film Resurrection, a dramatic retelling of Jesus Christ’s crucifixion and rise from the dead.

March 26, 2021

A Bold Witness for Christ on Network TV

Television producer Mark Burnett and his wife, actress Roma Downey, discuss their new TV miniseries which examines the early Christian church.

March 27, 2015

Living a Life of Faith in Hollywood

Television producers Mark Burnett and Roma Downey discuss the development of their TV miniseries The Bible, and their personal faith journeys as Christians in the heart of Hollywood.

March 1, 2013