50. Interview- Ola Ray Reflects on Life After Thriller, Michael Jackson, and Finding Faith

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club 30's with mjfangirl- a Michael Jackson Fan Podcast

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Club 30s with MJ Fangirl is the go-to podcast for Michael Jackson fans. Tune in for music deep dives, fan conversations, event reviews, and cultural analysis celebrating the King of Pop’s legacy. Featuring exclusive interviews with dancers, collaborators, and members of MJ’s inner circle, Club 30s offers rare stories and behind-the-scenes insights you won’t find anywhere else. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just discovering his magic, this is your space to connect, reflect, and celebrate MJ.

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50. Interview- Ola Ray Reflects on Life After Thriller, Michael Jackson, and Finding Faith

club 30's with mjfangirl- a Michael Jackson Fan Podcast

1 hour 1 minute 22 seconds

2 months ago

50. Interview- Ola Ray Reflects on Life After Thriller, Michael Jackson, and Finding Faith

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Follow Ola Ray: www.olaaray.comToday I fulfilled a lifelong dream, getting to sit down with Ola Ray, the leading lady and "Thriller girl" from Michael Jackson’s legendary Thriller short film. In this episode of mjfangirl, we dive into Ola Ray’s incredible journey, from her early days growing up in St. Louis and modeling in Japan, to breaking barriers as a Playboy centerfold, and landing the role alongside Michael Jackson in Thriller, that would make her part of music history.

Ola opens up about her unforgettable memories with Michael Jackson on the Thriller set, how their real chemistry brought the story to life, and more.

Ola also shares her powerful testimony of overcoming, finding healing through faith, and writing her memoir “The Thrill of It All.” This is a deep, emotional conversation about fame, survival, and the divine timing that brought her full circle. Listen as Ola Ray reflects on the magic of Thriller, the joy and humanity of Michael Jackson, and the strength it takes to rise again. This is a great one- please LIKE & SHARE this episode with a friend, if you want more content like this.TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Ola Ray’s Introduction & Early Dreams02:30 Growing Up Between St. Louis, California, and Japan05:30 Becoming a Model and Performer in Tokyo06:30 Breaking Barriers as a Playboy Centerfold10:30 How Playboy Led to Thriller for Ola Ray12:00 Meeting John Landis and Landing the Role 14:30 Behind the Scenes of Filming Thriller19:30 Real Chemistry with Ola Ray & Michael Jackson25:00 Michael Singing Live on Set32:00 Michael’s Humor, Perfectionism, and Playful Side34:00 Thriller Breaking Racial Barriers on MTV36:30 Inside the Star-Studded Thriller Premiere40:00 Life After Thriller: Fame, Temptation, and Hollywood’s Dark Side45:00 Healing and Finding Faith49:00 Writing Her Memoir “The Thrill of It All”52:30 Memories of Michael Jackson and His Love for Fans55:00 Closing Reflections & Ola Ray’s Message of Hope___________________✩mjfangirl Contact & SocialsInstagram, facebook, twitter @mjfangirlblogMy amazon storefont: https://www.amazon.com/shop/mjfangirlblogPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/MjfangirlPodcast on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music: “Club 30s with MJFANGIRL- a Michael Jackson podcast”Business Inquiries - hello@mjfangirl.comJoin a community of Michael Jackson fans at Club 30's https://www.patreon.com/mjfangirl