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Melyssa Ford
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Ford in March 2005
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Melyssa Savannah Ford
November 7, 1976 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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| Years active | 1997–present |
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| Height | 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Eye color | Light brown |
Melyssa Savannah Ford, born on November 7, 1976, is a Canadian media personality and actress. She was also known for appearing in many music videos. Since 2022, she has been a co-host on The Joe Budden Podcast with Joe Budden.
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Early Life and Education
Melyssa Savannah Ford was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on November 7, 1976. Her family background is diverse. Her father's family comes from Barbados, and her mother's family has roots in Norway and Russia.
Melyssa went to York University. There, she studied forensic psychology. This field combines psychology with the legal system.
Melyssa Ford's Career Journey
Starting in Entertainment
In 1997, when Melyssa was 20, she was working as a bartender in Toronto. A music video director named Little X discovered her. He helped her start her career in modeling.
Melyssa appeared in many music videos. She was also featured in magazines and on television shows and films. She even had her own line of calendars and a DVD.
Working in Radio and TV
Melyssa was a personality on Sirius Satellite Radio's Hot Jamz channel. She also talked about her experiences in music videos. In a 2008 interview, she wondered if she was "perpetuating a negative stereotype" about black women. She agreed that music videos can sometimes be "demeaning to women."
From June 2014 to January 2015, Melyssa was part of a TV show called Blood, Sweat & Heels on the Bravo Network. The show followed her social life as she tried to become a realtor in New York.
Podcasts and Recent Work
In 2016, Melyssa became a co-host for Hollywood Unlocked. This was a radio show in Los Angeles that talked about hip-hop and pop culture. She returned to the show in April 2019 after a car accident. In November 2019, Melyssa started her own podcast on YouTube called I'm Here for the Food. ..... The last episode aired in November 2020. She announced in August 2020 that she would no longer be on Hollywood Unlocked.
After living in Los Angeles for several years, Melyssa moved back to the New York Metropolitan area in 2022. She became a co-host on The Joe Budden Podcast. On November 1, 2024, Melyssa started a new podcast called Hot and Bothered with Melyssa Ford. This podcast focuses on wellness and lifestyle tips for women over 40.
In 2025, Melyssa Ford was mentioned in a song by Drake. The song was called 'Gimme a Hug' and was on his album Some ... Songs 4 U.
Personal Life
In June 2018, Melyssa was in a serious car accident. It involved a large truck. She was badly hurt and suffered a skull fracture and a concussion.
Film and Television Appearances
Melyssa Ford has appeared in various films and television shows. Here are some of them:
Selected Films
- 2000: Turn It Up as Deborah
- 2007: Three Can Play That Game as Candy
- 2008: Love for Sale as Katherine
- 2012: Think like a Man as Sleepy Girl
- 2024: Hunting Housewives as Sharell Bouvier (TV movie)
Selected Television Shows
- 2000: Soul Food (2 episodes)
- 2004-2006: BET Style as Herself/Host
- 2007: Entourage as Flight Attendant
- 2014-2015: Blood, Sweat & Heels as Herself (Main cast)
- 2019: Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood as Herself
Selected Music Videos
Melyssa Ford appeared in many music videos, including:
- 1997: "The Thing to Do" by Glenn Lewis
- 1998: "Anywhere" by 112
- 2000: "Big..." by Jay-Z
- 2000: "... Song Remix" by Sisqó
- 2000: "Shake Ya..." by Mystikal
- 2003: "You Don't Know My Name" by Alicia Keys
- 2004: "Yeah!" by Usher
Video Games
- 2007: "Def Jam Icon" where she voiced herself.
See also
In Spanish: Melyssa Ford para niños
- Hip hop models
