MELISSA RAKIRO
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- SAG-AFTRA
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Résumé Print Résumé
Represented by: |
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Bohemia Entertainment Group, LLC (CA) (323) 462-5800 Theatrical (Film / TV), Commercial, Theatre, Voiceover, Modeling, Print, Hosting / Public Appearances DDO NY - Voiceover Division (NY) (212) 379-6314 Voiceover Eris Talent Agency (CA) (424) 389-0008 Theatrical (Film / TV), Theatre Eris Talent Agency (NY) 212-865-3091 Theatrical (Film / TV), Theatre |
TV/FILM | ||
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American Rust: Broken Justice |
Recurring Guest Star |
Amazon/Dir: Jim McKay |
Rustin |
Supporting |
Netflix/ Dir: George C. Wolfe |
Snack Shack |
Supporting |
Paramount+/ Dir: Adam Rehmeier |
The Listeners |
Lead |
Dir. Jess Carson |
Little Things |
Lead |
Dir: Tegan Shohet |
Luke Cage |
Recurring |
MARVEL/ Dir: Stephen Surjik |
Nora From Queens |
Co Star |
Comedy Central/Dir: Bill Benz |
FBI (Original) |
Co Star |
CBS/ Dir: Monica Raymund |
Dread Count |
Supporting |
Dir: Hannah Gonzalez |
Sickness |
Supporting |
Dir: Brandon E. Brooks |
Awards & Nominations | ||
NAACP Image Award (Nomination) |
Outstanding Ensemble Cast Motion Picture |
Rustin, Netflix/Higher Ground |
OFF-BROADWAY | ||
Julius Caesar |
Ensemble |
The Public Theater/ Dir: Oskar |
Performance for One |
Melissa |
Untitled Theater Co. No. 61 |
REGIONAL | ||
Twelfth Night |
Olivia |
The Lantern Theater Co. |
12th Night |
Viola |
Nashville Shakespeare Festival |
Romeo and Juliet |
Juliet |
The Lantern Theater Co. |
VOICE-OVER | ||
List Upon Request |
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COMMERCIAL | ||
List Upon Request |
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EDUCATION | ||
Temple University |
BA Theater Studies |
Acting Concentration |
TRAINING | ||
On Camera Technique |
Bob Krakower Studio |
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Certification in Stage Combat/Stunts |
Society of American Fight Directors |
Ian Rose |
People's Improv Theater |
Comedy Audition Technique |
Erica Palgon |
Vocal Technique |
Jazz/Classical |
Johanna Pascal/Soojin Park |
Physical Characteristics / Measurements |
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Height: 5'8" |
Weight: 120 lbs |
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Combat - Stage, Kayaker, Running - General, Swimming - ability - general, Licensed Driver, Modeling, Singer, Stunts, Voiceover, African Accent, American - Philadelphia Accent, American - Southern Accent, British - BBC English Accent, Irish Accent, Fluent French
Originally from the Philadelphia area, Melissa received her Bachelor's in Theater from Temple University. She has appeared on TV, Film, Off Broadway, and in dozens of commercial and print ads.