Overview Melissa Duarte, began her acting career as a child where she was in various Plays and Theatre productions. Her passion for acting is continuing and she lives in The Tampa Bay Florida area, where she continues to act. She is involved with her community and is an Animal rights activist. She continues her acting with being in many pre-production Films and is consistent with pursuing her Career. She was Born in North Miami Beach, and her parents are from German, Russian, Italian and Polish decent.