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I Apologize (Performance Video) Quicktime
A sassy, overworked doctor tries to talk her way out of arrest
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A Home (Performance Video) Quicktime
A wife desperately tries to make her husband understand how she feels
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Running Out of Time (Performance Video) Quicktime
Angry overwhelmed mother trying to get through to her daughter.
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A Simple Slant of Light (Performance Video) Quicktime
Heartbroken girlfriend contemplating her relationship
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British Accent (Audio Tracks) Quicktime
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Carolina Talent Agency (NC) (704) 332-3218 / (704) 930-2448 Theatrical (Film / TV), Commercial |
FILM | ||
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DISPREZZATO |
SUPPORTING* (Passionate, Kind, Silly) |
VIMEO |
HUSH |
LEAD (Resolute, Intelligent, Fighter) |
VIMEO |
RUNNING OUT OF TIME |
LEAD (Overwhelmed, Testy, Selfless) |
DEZZ PETERSON |
INFECTED |
LEAD |
JACQUElINE DRUGA/ 48 HOUR FILM |
BABES IN PSYCHOLAND |
SUPPORTING |
DAVID SILVIO |
A CERTAIN SLANT OF LIGHT |
LEAD |
PITTSBURGH FILMMAKERS GRAD |
*Winner! Best Supporting Actress/Film/Director-Focus Int. FF | ||
TELEVISION/ WEBSERIES | ||
Hometown |
Supporting |
Shomi Patwary |
Beginnings |
Recurring |
Amazon Prime |
Mother-in-Law |
Lead |
YouTube |
THEATRE | ||
Noises Off |
Poppy Norton-Taylor |
Salem Community Theatre |
Praying for Rain |
Supporting |
Youngstown State University |
Training | ||
STUDIO |
CLASS |
TEACHER |
Ivana Chubbuck Studio LA |
Chubbuck Technique |
Cameron McCormick |
One on One |
TV Master Class |
Nat Bernstein |
Actors Connection |
Advanced Scene Study for 1-hour dramas |
Lisa Zambetti |
Actors Connection |
Network TV Intensive |
Jack Bowdan |
Actors Connection |
On camera Commercial |
David Cady |
Actors Connection |
TV Intensive |
Kim Miscia |
Actors Connection |
Film/TV Intensive |
Lain Kunin |
Actors Connection |
Scene Study for 1 hour drama |
Lisa Zambetti |
James Madio Studios |
Film Scene Study |
James Madio |
Olmsted Performing Arts |
Film Acting |
Lauren Nichols |
Olmsted Performing Arts |
On Camera Technique |
Lauren Nichols |
Physical Characteristics / Measurements |
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Height: 5'10" |
Weight: 220 lbs |
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Basic Stunt Falls, CRISIS SUPPORT, CRY ON CUE, EMERGENCY ROOM EXP., MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY, Stand Up Paddle Board, Basketball, Billiards/Pool Player, Bowling, Canoeing, Frisbee, Jump Rope, Kayaker, Running - General, Swimming - ability - general, Tennis, Track & Field, Trampoline, Volleyball, Weight Lifting, Yoga, Dance Ballroom, Dance Jazz, Dance Swing, Dancer, Licensed Driver, Medical Equip., Trumpet, American - Standard/General Accent, American - Texan Accent, British - BBC English Accent
JENNIFER LAWRENCE and ELIZABETH MOSS's long-lost sister. Melissa is the WINNER of Best Supporting Actress/Film/Director at the Focus Int. FF. With her Midwest roots, Melissa is always there with a shoulder to cry on for those in need. Don't mistake Melissa's kindness for weakness! She defends her family and friends with an intensity that would shake even the hardest of criminals. CLEVELAND BASED. LOCAL HIRE IN LA, NYC, CHI, PITTSBURGH & ATL.