MELINA PAEZ
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THE PITT (Medical Drama/HBO Max) (Performance Video) Quicktime
CO-STAR: Advocate from Pittsburgh Action Against Rape. S2 E7 "1:00 P.M."
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Airdropped (Dramedy/Short Film) (Performance Video) Quicktime
Hipster - love interest, warm, hopeful, engaging, open.
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Beatrix is Invisible (Drama/Short Film) (Performance Video) Quicktime
Shopkeeper - hipster, dismissive, uninterested.
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Holby City (UK Drama/TV) (Performance Video) Quicktime
Detective, rushed yet compassionate, by the book. UK CD workshop choice.
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Play Date (Drama/Short Film) (Performance Video) Quicktime
Mother, supportive, trustworthy, hopeful, tolerant, loving.
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Now or Never (Drama/Short Film) (Performance Video) Quicktime
Daughter, pregnant, pragmatic, supportive.
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All the Rest is Noise (Drama/Short Film) (Performance Video) Quicktime
Mom, caring, concerned, submissive.
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BAMF Girls Club (Comedy/Web Series) (Performance Video) Quicktime
Witch, dorky, honest, sweet, fun, awkward, computer nerd. (Skill: Impression of Alyson Hannigan from Buffy the Vampire Slayer
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Commercial Reel (Comedic) (Performance Video) Quicktime
:00 - Bad boss, comedic :12 - Mom, camera hogging :17 - Every-woman, hard working :26 - Single cat lady, snarky :34 - Oddball mom :41 - Dorky mom having fun with family :45 - Mom, multi-tasking
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Résumé Print Résumé
Represented by: |
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Actors Artists Management (CA) 818-445-9243 Theatrical (Film / TV), Voiceover Evolve Artists Agency (CA) 818-293-5715 Theatrical (Film / TV) |
Television | ||
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The Pitt (2026) |
Co-Star |
HBO MAX/Dir. Uta Briesewitz |
The Furry Detectives (2025) |
Co-Star |
AMC/Dir. Theo Love |
Film (selected) | ||
Play Date |
Lead |
Dir. Cristian Sulser |
Now or Never |
Lead |
Dir. Liv Prior Colliander |
Muhammad & Jane |
Lead |
Dir. Usama Alshaibi |
Airdropped (2025) |
Supporting Lead |
Dir. Michael Franz |
All the Rest is Noise |
Supporting |
Dir. Barnabas Wilhelm |
Orchard Vale |
Supporting |
Dir. Tim Kinsella |
Beatrix is Invisible (2025)* |
Day Player |
Dir. Alex Farias |
Morning Song (2025) |
Day Player |
Dir. Tiffany Hsu |
Nine Types of Light by TV on the Radio |
Self/Interviewee |
Dir. Tunde Adebimpe/Interscope |
Video Game | ||
Under NDA - TBA 2026 |
PCAP Performer |
Pivot Motion |
Commercial (by request - selected director/production list) | ||
Dir. Jody Hill |
Dir. Eric Wareheim |
Dir. Brian Billow |
Dir. Sergio Cilli |
Dir. Docter Twins |
Biscuit |
O Positive Films |
PrettyBird |
Park Pictures |
Caviar |
Smuggler |
Anonymous Content |
Stage Comedy | ||
Michael McCarthy's Sketch Pool |
Ensemble |
iO West, LA |
Sketch Pool |
Ensemble |
iO West, LA |
An Evening with Linda Smith |
Stand-Up |
Carolines on Broadway, NY |
BS |
Ensemble |
The Free Associates, CHI |
Suspicious Clowns 9 |
Ensemble/Writer |
Viable Theatre Co., CHI |
My Big Fat Greek Wedding |
Ensemble |
Second City, CHI |
Holidazzled |
Ensemble |
Second City, CHI |
Theatre (selected) | ||
Women of Zalongo |
Olga |
Maria Cominis, CSUF |
WNPC: Campus Television |
Lauren |
iO West, LA |
Bottled Youth |
Pauline |
Four Letter Theatre, LA |
Manhattan, Straight Up |
Lisa |
13th Street Rep., NY |
Sex, Relationships, and Sometimes ... Love |
Ensemble/Monologist |
Tom Amici Prod., NY |
A Young Man in Pieces |
Victoria |
The Gift Theatre, CHI |
A Nervous Smile |
Nic |
Citadel Theatre, CHI |
Three Cups |
Adult Jacqueline |
Citadel Theatre, CHI |
Locus in Quo |
Jen |
Azusa Prod., CHI |
Skills | ||
Candle Making |
Intermediate |
< 1 year |
Knitting |
Novice |
< 1 year (can make scarfs) |
Sewing |
Novice |
< 1 year |
DIY Home Improvement |
Paint Stripping, Wall Repair, Painting |
1 year |
Massage Therapy |
Previously Licensed |
5 years (2015-2020) |
Training | ||
Acting |
Stan Kirsch Studios |
Aleks Ristic |
Lesly Kahn & Co., Essentials |
Lesly Kahn |
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Audition Technique I & II |
Howard Fine |
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Booking the Theatrical Audition |
Judy Kain |
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BGB Studios, Thursday Core |
Steve Braun |
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MoCap & Creature Work |
Creature Fit Fundamentals |
Mind's Eye Tribe |
Intro to Mocap |
Mind's Eye Tribe |
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Quadrufit |
Terry Notary |
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Improv |
Second City, Conservatory Program |
Keegan-Michael Key |
Second City, Improv for Actors |
Michael Gellman |
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Players Workshop, Levels 1-4 |
Linnea Forsberg |
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Stand-Up |
Manhattan Comedy School |
Linda Smith |
Voiceover |
Mastering the Art of Animation |
Voice Masters |
Private Coaching |
Marc Graue |
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Real Voice LA, Character Bootcamp |
Mike DeLay |
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Kalmenson & Kalmenson |
Doug Gochman |
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Radio Broadcasting |
WMU 89.1.fm, WIDR, Kalamazoo |
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Awards | ||
Beatrix is Invisible |
Audience Award, Best Live Action Short |
Palm Springs Int'l Shortfest |
Physical Characteristics / Measurements |
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Height: 5'4" |
Weight: 123 lbs |
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2nd AD, Barista, Candlemaking, Hostess, Knitting, Massage Therapist, Office Manager, Production Coordinator, Receptionist, Sewing, Stage Manager, Bowling, Comedian, Gamer (Console), Improvisation
Valid US Passport 08/2027. LA local. Melina Paez plays compassionate but guarded women—grounded, perceptive characters with quiet strength and emotional depth. She excels in roles where survival shapes behavior, bringing subtle authority and the ability to shift quickly from warmth to steel. Lover of travel, medieval history, video games, knowledge.