Melonie Diaz Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 2 in |
Weight | 50 kg |
Date of Birth | April 25, 1984 |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Melonie Diaz is an American actress of Puerto Rican origin who can be recognized for her versatile roles in TV series and films including Charmed, Raising Victor Vargas, Lords of Dogtown, A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints, and The First Purge. She studied acting at the Professional Performing Arts School in Manhattan and Tisch School of the Arts in New York University.
Born Name
Melonie Diaz
Nick Name
Melonie
Sun Sign
Taurus
Born Place
New York City, New York, United States
Residence
New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Melonie Diaz studied acting at the Professional Performing Arts School in Manhattan, New York. Later, she acquired a degree in Film Production from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts.
Occupation
Actress, Producer
Family
- Siblings – Cita Diaz (Older Sister)
Manager
Melonie Diaz is represented by Artist and Brand Management, Talent Management Company, Los Angeles, California, United States.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 2 in or 157.5 cm
Weight
50 kg or 110 lbs
Boyfriend / Spouse
Melonie Diaz has dated –
- Victor Rasuk (2003-2004) – From 2003 to 2004, Melonie was in a relationship with actor Victor Rasuk.
Race / Ethnicity
Hispanic
She has Puerto Rican ancestry.
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Naturally plumped lips
- Dimpled smile
Brand Endorsements
Melonie Diaz has done endorsement work for brands like –
- Cristina Ehrlich
- J BRAND
Best Known For
- Playing the role of Mel Vera in the reboot of the popular series Charmed in 2018. Previously, she has appeared in TV series like The Breaks in 2016 as Damita, Ro in 2012 as Ro, and Nip/Tuck in 2010 as Ramona Perez.
- Her numerous roles in films including Raising Victor Vargas (2002), Lords of Dogtown (2005), A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints (2006), Remember the Daze (2007), American Son (2008), Assassination of a High School President (2008), She Wants Me (2012), Save the Date (2012), Fruitvale Station (2013), And Then I Go (2017), Gringo (2018), All About Nina (2018), and The First Purge (2018), among others
First Film
In 2001, she made her theatrical film debut in the comedy crime drama film Double Whammy as Maribel Benitez.
First TV Show
In 2003, she made her first TV show appearance on the comedy-drama series Queens Supreme as Mr. Diaz’s Daughter.
Melonie Diaz Favorite Things
- TV Series As A Child – Faerie Tale Theatre (1982-1987)
- Film – The 400 Blows (1959)
- Directors – Alfonso Cuaron, Sofia Coppola, David O. Russell
Source – Remezcla.com, Oh No They Didn’t
Melonie Diaz Facts
- She played baseball in school and was the only girl in the whole baseball league.
- Melonie became passionate about acting after attending the Henry Street Settlement.
- She has worked as a producer for short films Wedding Dress (2015), and She’s a Blur (2009), and as an executive producer for TV series Lost & Found (2017).
- She has a dog named Frankie.
- Melonie has been featured in magazines like Verge, Vanity Fair, Bullet, and many more.
- She has also been given the title of “The Queen of Sundance” because many of her films got screened at the Sundance Film Festival.
- She has supported organizations and causes like TIME’S UP, I Will Harness, Transgender Day of Remembrance, and many others.
- Her acting hero is Rosie Perez.
- The first film that she watched in film school was Rear Window (1954).
- Follow her on Twitter and Instagram.
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