Melissa is an English actress working in film, theatre and improv. She was born in London, England and grew up across the home counties where she began acting at age 14. Having worked in theatre for many years she returned to University and now works mainly in film. She is in two feature films coming in 2020: "Schemers" Edinburgh International Film Festivals Audience Choice Award winner and Evening Standard's Top 5 Pick from Raindance, and "Dead Fred" where she plays the antagonist opposite Sandra Dickinson.She won 'Best Actress' at the Toronto Reelheart International Film Festival in 2016 and Southern Shorts in 2018 , for her lead role in 'Chasing Fame', shot on location in Toronto, Niagra Falls, London and Glasgow.Melissa has been producing since 2015 and has completed four short, award winning films and is now working on several feature films.