MELISSA TAN - SAG-AFTRA

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Represented by:

Exposure Model and Talent Agency (KS) 913 205-7299 Theatrical (Film / TV), Commercial, Voiceover, Print, Hosting / Public Appearances

Pastorini-Bosby Talent Agency (TX) (713) 266-4488 Theatrical (Film / TV), Commercial, Voiceover, Print, Hosting / Public Appearances

FILM / TV

FASHION HOUSE

Recurring - 7 episodes

Prod. Alex Wright, MyNetworkTV

SAINTS & SINNERS

Principal

Prod. Alex Wright, MyNetworkTV

THE SHIRLEY SHOW

Starring

Dir. Hendrick Gonzali

BROKEN

Starring

Dir. Amy Lyndon

6-30-5 SHIBAMATA

Starring

Dir. M. Collett / M. Tan

LOVE FROM DEATH VALLEY

Starring / Stunts

Dir. Jim Orr

BALLBUSTERS

Supporting

Dir. Andrew Boyce

FIST 2 FIST (HAND 2 HAND)

Supporting

Dir. Jino Kang

PEAS IN A POD

Supporting

Dir. Eric Rusch

WEDDING FOR ONE

Supporting

Dir. Kristina Lloyd

CHATTERBOX

Supporting

Dir. Jane Lawalata

JAMES BOND IS DEAD

Supporting

Dir. Stuart Hynson Culpepper

SOUL GAIN

Supporting / Stunts

Dir. William Thomas Jones

BELONG TO US (DUKE)

Principal

Dir. Patrick Rea

POINT OF VIEW

Principal

Dir. Tyrone Tann

STOLEN INNOCENCE

Principal

Dir. Robert Thompson

COMMERCIAL - List upon request

VOICE OVER - Selected List

VIRTUAL ICU

Narrator

Dir. Lisa Lohnes

LRN

Various Voices - recurring

Dir. Jakob White

THE LUMINOUS

Emotional Nurse

L'Orange Studio

JOURNEYMAN PROJECT II

Reporter Lisa Long

Presto Studios

FORGIVENESS

Grieving Mom 40's Filipina Accent)

Contexture

JACK IN THE BOX

Principal

Dir. Curt Betcher

HOSTING - Selected List

INSIDE CASTING

Guest Interviewer - Recurring

Virtual Channel Network

STYLE-N-HOLLYWOOD

Host - Red Carpet

Prod. Juel Casamayor

INDUSTRY RSVP IN-DEPTH

Host - Recurring

Virtual Channel Network

PETCO DOG GROOMING 101

Host

Dir. Shannon Master

PETCO HOW TO CLEAN YOUR DOG'S EARS

Host

Dir. Shannon Master

PETCO HOW TO DE-SKUNK YOUR DOG & YARD

Host

Dir. Shannon Master

PETCO HOW TO BATHE YOU DOG

Host

Dir. Shannon Master

PRESS PASS

Host

Expo Communications

SHOPPING SAN DIEGO

Host

Dan Hare / CABLE

DATA STREAM

Host -Recurring

Bill Wisneski, CCN / ETV

INDUSTRIALS - Selected List

VISA INTELLILINK COMPLIANCE

Spokesperson

Dir. Karen Bisgeier

AMRIX EDetail

Spokesperson

Dir. Lisa Lohnes

STANDARD PACIFIC

Spokesperson

Dir. Kurt Lyon

JACK IN THE BOX

Spokesperson

Dir. Curt Betcher

CHANGE MANAGEMENT

Principal

AchieveGlobal

THEATRE - Selected list

PAGING DR. CHUTZPAH - World Premiere

Bonnie/Myrna/Kitty - Lead

Lynne Moses, Sidewalk Studio

P.O.P:The Principles of Perfection - World Premiere

Sheri/Ms. Iverson/Gloria - Lead

Christian Kennedy, Sidewalk St

F.O.B.

Grace

Asian American Rep

FURIOUS BLOOD

Iphigenia/Christy - Lead

Sledgehammer Theatre

LET IT SNOW

Dancing Puppy - Lead

Legoland, CA

MOST MASSIVE WOMAN WINS

Cel

Natalie Sentz, Durga Festival

WOMAN IN MIND

Susan

Elizabeth O’Hara, 409 Small Th

NO EXIT

Estelle

Nakissa Etemad, UCSD

PRINT - Selected list

Houston Methodist

Shell

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Tyson

Briarcliff Spa

L'Eggo My Eggo

Roadrunner

Wells Fargo

Cox

Babies R Us

Toshiba

La Costa Resort

TRAINING - Selected List

ON-CAMERA TECHNIQUE

Christinna Chauncey

Los Angeles

MASTER CLASS/ ADV. COLD READING

Amy Lyndon

The Hub Theatre, LA

ADVANCED SCENE STUDY

Laura Gardner

Howard Fine Acting Studio, LA

STRASBERG METHOD

Lorrie Hull & Diane Hull

Hull Studios, LA

ON-CAMERA COMMERCIALS

Mike Pointer

Los Angeles

VOICE-OVER

Rick Zieff

Los Angeles

ANIMATION VOICE-OVER

Michael D. Cohen

Los Angeles

ADR WORKSHOP

Karen Huie

David Henry Hwang Theatre, LA

HOSTING

Marki Costello, Andrew Krasne

Los Angeles

IMPROV

Margee Magee, Drew Droege

Groundlings

TAEKWONDO

Master Young In Bang, Master Jimmy Yun

BANG Elite Sport TKD, Texas

TAEKWONDO

Master Kyo Hwang

Pak's Academy, Missouri

STAGED COMBAT (F.O.B. Scene)

SIFU-Dwight Love

Chinese Martial Arts Institute

B.A. - THEATRE MINOR

Todd Salovey, Luther James

University of CA, San Diego

SPECIAL SKILLS

HOSTING

Memorization, Teleprompter,

EarPrompt, Medical Terminology

SPORTS

Taekwondo Black Belt

Stage Combat, Gun/Pistol

Automotive Knowledge

Basic Cake Decorating

Large Dog Handling Ability

Beginning Japanese & Tagalog

Exudes Positivity

Online Demos: www.MelissaTan.com

BEST ACTRESS WINNER at INDIE FEST USA. LA WEEKLY, "Tan is a bright spot in her portrayal of Sheri." ENTERTAINMENT TODAY, "...stellar actor." TOLUCAN TIMES, "...a lovely talented Melissa Tan." International Playwright Colette Freedman, "Melissa is one of the most talented and engaging actresses I have seen on stage in a long time." Casting Director/VO artist Rick Zieff, "Great energy-Wonderful." The READER, "Tan dove into the role as if finally set free!" Director Andy Lowe, "She was great!"

Physical Characteristics / Measurements

Height: 5'3"

Weight: 150 lbs

Automotive Background, Good with animals, Teacher Background, Worked w/animal actors, Combat - Stage, Kickboxing, Martial Arts - Taekwondo, Yoga, Ear Prompter, Host, Licensed Driver, Stunts, Teleprompter, Voiceover, British - BBC English Accent, Filipino Accent