Melissa Martínez facts for kids

Melissa Martínez is an actress and TV host from Colombia. Her full name is Melissa Maria Margarita Martinez Romero. She was born on November 14, 1979, in Barranquilla, Colombia. Melissa is known for her work in television shows and movies.

Early Life and Education

Melissa grew up in Barranquilla, Colombia. Her parents, Nelly Romero Sosa and Guillermo Martinez Navarro, were both journalists. Melissa became interested in acting when she was just 8 years old. Her mom, who was an actress, brought her to the set of a comedy TV show called Que Sainete.

From then on, Melissa loved performing. She took part in school plays, dance shows, and sang in the choir. She was even the lead singer in her school's orchestra. Melissa went to a Catholic school. Later, she studied Social Communications and Journalism at Uniatonoma del Caribe University in her hometown.

Melissa's Career in Entertainment

Melissa Martínez has appeared on television many times. She has worked as an actress and a host.

Early Acting Roles

From 1998 to 2000, while she was still studying, Melissa was the main actress in a comedy show. This show was called Cual es la Vaina (which means What is the Matter). It was filmed in Barranquilla, Colombia.

Television Hosting and Movies

In 2007, Melissa worked as a co-host and model for a show called Buena Fortuna on Telemundo. That same year, she was named Miss Congeniality at the Long Beach Grand Prix in Long Beach, California.

In 2008, Melissa had a supporting role in a movie called The Crown Underneath Her Feet. The next year, 2009, she starred in the film Life vs Death. Also in 2009, she filmed a comedy TV pilot for NBC called The Good Life. She also worked as a weather girl on Canal 22 (Channel 22), a Spanish TV station in Los Angeles.

Music Videos and Recent Work

In 2011, Melissa was the lead actress and model in a music video. It was for the song "Lo Dudo" by the famous Mexican singer Cristian Castro. In 2012, Melissa hosted a national show on LATV. This show was about mystical topics and entertainment.

As of 2015, Melissa was doing what she enjoyed most: comedy. She was part of the main cast for the national TV show El Pelado de la Noche on Azteca America.

Filmography

Melissa Martínez has been in several TV shows and movies. Here are some of her roles:

See also

In Spanish: Melissa Martínez para niños