MELINA PAEZ
- Financial Core,
- SAG-AFTRA
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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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Minc Talent - Theatrical (CA) (323) 393-0433 Theatrical (Film / TV) RPT Entertainment (NY) (347) 863-3156 Theatrical (Film / TV) |
Television | ||
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The Pitt |
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 |
Web Series | ||
BAMF Girls Club |
Guest Star |
Emily McGregor/Comediva |
Video Game | ||
Under NDA - TBA 2026 |
PCAP Performer |
Pivot Motion |
Commercial (director/production list) | ||
Dir. Jody Hill |
Dir. Lance Accord |
Dir. Adam Berg |
Dir. Brian Billow (x3) |
Dir. Fredrik Bond |
Dir. Sam Brown |
Dir. Tim Bullock |
Dir. Sergio Cilli |
Dir. Ben Dawkins |
Dir. Emma Debany |
Dir. Docter Twins |
Dir. David Gray |
Dir. David Hicks |
Dir. Randy Krallman |
Dir. Brandt Lewis |
Dir. Noam Murro |
Dir. Jerry O'Flaherty |
Dir. Pensacola |
Dir. Keith Schofield |
Dir. Isaiah Seret |
Dir. Will Slocombe |
Dir. Baker Smith |
Dir. Aaron Stoller |
Dir. Terri Timely (x2) |
Dir. Eric Ulbrich |
Dir. Paulina Ulrich |
Dir. Stacy Wall |
Dir. Eric Wareheim |
Dir. Cole Webley |
Dir. Barnabas Wilhelm |
Dir. Alan Yang |
Dir. Anthony Mandler |
Dir. Jarrett Bellucci |
O Positive Films |
Dir. Eric Anderson |
Dir. Felix Brady |
PrettyBird |
Park Pictures |
Anonymous Content |
Caviar |
Smuggler |
Biscuit |
Comedy (selected) | ||
Michael McCarthy's Comedy Lab |
Ensemble |
iO West, LA |
Sketch Pool |
Ensemble |
iO West, LA |
An Evening With Linda Smith |
Stand-up |
Carolines on Broadway, NY |
BS |
Annie Lovelock/Ensemble |
The Free Associates, CHI |
Suspicious Clowns 9 |
Ensemble/Writer |
Viable Theatre Co., CHI |
My Big Fat Geek 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 |
Voiceover & ADR | ||
Siemens ADR |
No conflict. |
Dir. Anthony Mandler |
Chewy ADR |
No conflict. |
Dir. Brian Billow |
Toyota ADR |
No conflict. |
Dir. Tim Bullock |
Facebook ADR |
No conflict. |
Dir. Jerry O'Flaherty |
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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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 (currently) |
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: 124 lbs |
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2nd AD, Barista, Hostess, Indie Band Booker, Local Hire Chicago, Massage Therapist, Office Manager, Production Coordinator, Receptionist, Stage Manager, Candlemaking, Sewing, Knitting, Bowling, Comedian, Gamer (Console), Improvisation
Valid passport (e. 08/2027)/UK ETA. Local hire: LA, Chicago. A grounded, expressive, Greek/Hispanic actor with strong comedic timing and a natural warmth, memorable, relatable, and great with subtle character roles. Interests include travel, dark history, console gaming, real life side quests, learning new hands-on skills.