| Melissa Schuman Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 6 in |
| Weight | 52 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 21, 1984 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Eye Color | Hazel |
Melissa Schuman is an American singer, musician, actor, dancer, writer, and editor who rose to acclaim as a member of the pop girl group Dream. Formed in October 1998, the group’s discography includes albums and tracks like It Was All a Dream, Reality, He Loves U Not, and others. In addition to her musical pursuits, she has also branched out as an actor and has been cast in various on-screen projects such as Anna’s Dream, Love Don’t Cost a Thing, The Hollow, Silent Scream, Tiger, Recipe for Disaster, Window Theory, Pool Guys, and Actress(es): A Web Series.
Born Name
Melissa Amber Schuman
Nick Name
Mel
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
San Clemente, Orange County, California, United States
Residence
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Nationality
Education
Melissa Schuman trained at Scott Sedita Acting Studios and Groundlings School in Los Angeles, California.
Occupation
Singer, Musician, Actor, Writer, Editor, Dancer
Family
- Father – Jerome Schuman
- Mother – Leisha (Prutsman)
- Siblings – Melissa has 4 younger sisters.
Manager
Melissa Schuman has been repped by BTY Management.
Genre
Pop, R&B
Instruments
Vocals
Labels
Bad Boy Records
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 6 in or 167.5 cm
Weight
52 kg or 114.5 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Melissa Schuman has dated –
- Nick Carter (2002) – It was RUMORed that she had a fling with singer, musician, actor, and dancer Nick Carter (a member of the vocals group Backstreet Boys) in the year 2002. The duo co-starred in the 2004 film The Hollow as well as recorded a song titled There for Me in 2004. However, things took a turn many years later on November 21, 2017, when Melissa Schuman claimed that she was r*ped by Nick Carter in 2002. Carter denied the accusation and the case filed by Schuman was dismissed by the Los Angeles District Attorney in September 2018 as the statute of limitations had passed.
- Gregory Smith (2003) – Melissa Schuman had a short-term romance with Canadian actor, writer, and director Gregory Smith in 2003.
- Brandon Henschel (2005-Present) – In 2005, she started going out with dancer Brandon Henschel and they tied the knot on June 7, 2006, in San Diego, California. Then, Melissa announced on Twitter on February 19, 2010, that they were expecting their first child, a boy, together. Their son Elin Elijah was subsequently born on July 18, 2010.
Race / Ethnicity
White
Melissa Schuman is of German and Portuguese descent.
Hair Color
Blonde
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Mezzo-Soprano vocals with 3 and a half octave range
Religion
Christianity
Melissa Schuman Facts
- Melissa uses she/her pronouns.
- Her fellow Dream members included Holly Blake-Arnstein, Ashley Poole, Diana Ortiz, and Alex Chester.
- With Dream, Melissa Schuman released the group’s debut studio album It Was All a Dream on January 23, 2001, via Bad Boy Records and it included songs like This Is Me, I Don’t Like Anyone, He Loves U Not, What We Gonna Do About Us, Do You Wanna Dance, Miss You, Mr. Telephone Man, In My Dreams, How Long, Miss You, and others. The album peaked at #6 on the US Billboard 200 chart, at #11 on the US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) chart, and at #15 on the US Top Internet Albums (Billboard).
- It was announced in 2002 that Melissa Schuman was leaving Dream in order to focus on her career as an actor.
- She brought to life the character of Zoe Parks (Paris’ best friend) in the 2003 teen comedy film Love Don’t Cost a Thing, starring Nick Cannon, Christina Milian, Kenan Thompson, Kal Penn, and Steve Harvey.
- Melissa Schuman was cast as Amber in the 2004 teen horror film The Hollow.
- Alongside Scott Vickaryous, Shanti Lowry, Tobiasz Daszkiewicz, Thomas Zellen, Michael McKiddy, and Walter Harris, Melissa co-starred as Nicole in the 2005 independent slasher film Silent Scream.
- She has been an advocate for victims of s*xual abuse.
- Melissa Schuman has been featured in many magazines including Harper’s Bazaar, CosmoGirl, and TeenStyle.
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