Melanie Scrofano facts for kids
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Melanie Scrofano
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Melanie Scrofano in 2023
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Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Children | 2 |
Melanie Neige Scrofano is a Canadian actress. She is well-known for her roles in several TV shows. She played Mrs. McMurray in the comedy series Letterkenny. She was also Rebecca in the comedy-drama Being Erica.
Melanie played October in the series Pure Pwnage. She was Tia in the fantasy-drama The Listener. From 2016 to 2021, Melanie starred as the main character in Wynonna Earp. In 2019, she appeared in the horror film Ready or Not.
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Early Life and Career Start
Melanie Scrofano was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Her mother worked for the government. Her father was an engineer. Melanie has French-Canadian and Italian family roots.
She started modeling when she was 13 years old. Later, her agent helped her get acting jobs. This is how she began her career as an actress.
Melanie's Family Life
Melanie Scrofano is married to Jeff. They have two sons together. While filming the second season of Wynonna Earp, Melanie was expecting a baby. She gave birth to her son in April 2017. This happened shortly after they finished filming that season.
Melanie's Acting Roles
Melanie Scrofano has acted in many films and television shows. She has played a variety of characters.
Film Roles
Melanie has been in several movies. Some of her film roles include:
- Saw VI (2009) as Gena
- The Conspiracy (2012) as Sarah
- Nurse 3D (2013) as Rachel Adams
- RoboCop (2014) as the Wife of Man with Prosthetics
- Ready or Not (2019) as Emilie
- The Silencing (2020) as Debbie
- Wynonna Earp: Vengeance (2024) as Wynonna Earp
Television Roles
Melanie is also very active in television. She has appeared in many popular series.
- Supernatural (2007) as a Near-Dead Girl
- Pure Pwnage (2010) as October (a main role)
- Being Erica (2010) as Rebecca (a recurring role)
- The Listener (2012–2014) as Tia Tremblay (a main role)
- Degrassi: The Next Generation (2013) as Meredith Fox
- Wynonna Earp (2016–2021) as Wynonna Earp (the lead role)
- Letterkenny (2016–2023) as Mrs. McMurray (a main role)
- Bad Blood (2018) as Valentina Cosoleto (a main role)
- Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022–2023) as Captain Marie Batel
Awards and Recognitions
Melanie Scrofano has received awards and nominations for her acting.
- In 2017, she won the E! Awards "Girl on Top" for her work on Wynonna Earp.
- She won the Canadian Screen Awards "Audience Choice Award" in 2018 and 2021. This award is chosen by the public.
- She was also nominated for "Best Lead Actress, Drama Series" at the Canadian Screen Awards in 2019, 2021, and 2022 for her role in Wynonna Earp.
See also
In Spanish: Melanie Scrofano para niños
