Melanie Liburd facts for kids
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Melanie Liburd
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Liburd at San Diego Comic-Con in 2016
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2012–present |
Melanie Liburd is a talented actress from England. She is well-known for her roles in popular TV shows. These include the drama This Is Us on NBC. She also starred in the crime drama Power Book II: Ghost on Starz. Melanie has also appeared in movies like Perpetrator (2023).
Early Life
Melanie Liburd grew up in Herefordshire, England. Her mother is English, and her father is from Saint Kitts. She first studied Fashion Design and earned a special degree called a Bachelor of Arts (BA). Later, she decided to follow her dream of acting. She trained at a place called Identity School of Acting.
Acting Career
Melanie Liburd started her acting journey in 2012. Her first TV appearance was in the Sky One series Strike Back. In the same year, she was chosen for a comedy TV show pilot.
A few years later, in 2016, Melanie played a special role. She was a red priestess in an episode of the famous show Game of Thrones. This episode was called "No One". Also in 2016, she joined the cast of a TV series called Gypsy. This show was a psychological thriller.
Key Roles in TV and Games
From 2018 to 2019, Melanie Liburd played the character Zoe in the popular drama This Is Us. She was in 21 episodes of the show. Later, from 2020 to 2022, she took on the role of Carrie Milgram. This was for the series Power Book II: Ghost, where she appeared in 18 episodes.
In 2023, Melanie also used her voice and movements for a video game. She played Saga Anderson in the game Alan Wake 2. This was a big role, as Saga Anderson was one of the main characters players could control.
Melanie has also appeared in several films. Some of her movie roles include How Sarah Got Her Wings (2015) and Runaway Island (2015). She was also in Brian Banks (2018) and Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024).
Awards and Recognition
Melanie Liburd has been recognized for her acting, especially for her work in the video game Alan Wake 2.
- In 2023, she was nominated for "Best Performance" at The Game Awards 2023. This was for her role as Saga Anderson in Alan Wake 2.
- In 2024, she won the "Great White Way Award for Best Acting in a Game". This award was given at the New York Game Awards.
- She was also nominated for "Outstanding Achievement in Character" at the 27th Annual D.I.C.E. Awards in 2024.
- Also in 2024, she was longlisted for "Performer in a Leading Role" at the 20th British Academy Games Awards.
See also
In Spanish: Melanie Liburd para niños
