Beneath her softly spoken front lies a fierceness, combined with quirky sensuality. From grounded and tough, to kooky and bouncy, Melissa is a multifaceted actor based in Sydney, Australia. Melissa is most known for projects such as the short 'The Intruders', which had her nominated for Best Actress at the Made in the West Film Festival in 2020. A lead role in crime re-enactment for the 60 Minutes episode 'Captive', numerous short films including 'The Life of Baldrick', 'Swipe Left', 'Hold the Pineapple' and featured in the indie feature 'Guilt' and Skit Box video 'The UTI Dance'. Her primary acting training was completed at The Australian Film and Television Academy (TAFTA) and The National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) Open Program. Melissa is an only child of Italian migrant parents. Her passion for cinema began at a young age, watching countless films from her father's collection and inheriting his affinity for Westerns and War films. She later developed a particular interest in the Horror genre, and her most recent passion is supporting films directed by women. Her dream job would be acting in an Australian cult classic or arthouse film.