“I've been fighting; I've been striving...”

– Lana Del Rey

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 Built for dark humor, danger, and women who hold the power, Melanie is an NYC-based actress & producer that always "gets her man." She LIVES to play characters who are always two steps ahead-- very "not-my-first-rodeo," very demure (is that still funny?).

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Melanie being "resourceful- or maybe "practical?" - is an understatement. She knew she was going to SUNY Purchase for Acting since 8th grade because it was "affordable" and right near NYC-the dream for a gal from central NY! That sense of grounded strategy permeates all of her characters.

 

 After Purchase- where she interned at Endeavor Talent Agency (before it was WME!) and directed an avant grade version of Euripides Medea (woman taking control much?)-  she learned about film & tv acting by diving headfirst into NYC film production.

 

Over dozens (hundreds?) of commercials, music videos, films, tv shows, etc. she worked Production, Wardrobe, Costumes, Make-up, A.D. depts, and more. One more notable gig was at  SNL Film Unit (szns 42-47)  as Production Coordinator promoted from 1st Team P.A --do you know how hard it is to claw your way up THAT chain of command?? STORIES, GURL-but her lips are zipped. All of it for the love of the craft-- She puts it in her art. ;)

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That sharp-witted, savvy DRIVE is what you see shine through onscreen no matter what role Melanie is playing. 

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“Baby, you can make it as the underdog.”

– Banks