Melyssa Ford facts for kids
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Melyssa Ford
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Ford in March 2005
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Melyssa Savannah Ford
November 7, 1976 |
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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 November 7, 1976) is a Canadian media personality and actress. She also appeared 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.
Career Highlights
Melyssa Ford began her career in the late 1990s. A music video director named Little X discovered her. At the time, she was working as a bartender in Toronto. He helped her start her modeling career.
She became well-known for appearing in many music videos. She also appeared in magazines, on television shows, and in movies. Melyssa was a radio personality for Sirius Satellite Radio's Hot Jamz channel. She also sold calendars and a DVD.
In 2008, Melyssa spoke about her work in music videos. She thought about how women were shown in these videos. She wanted to make sure they were shown in a good way.
From 2014 to 2015, Melyssa was on the TV show Blood, Sweat & Heels. This show was on the Bravo Network. It showed her life as she tried to become a real estate agent in New York.
In 2016, Melyssa became a co-host for Hollywood Unlocked. This radio show in Los Angeles talks about hip-hop and pop culture. She returned to the show in 2019 after a car accident. In 2019, she also started her own YouTube podcast called I'm Here for the Food. This podcast covered many topics and featured different guests. She stopped co-hosting Hollywood Unlocked in 2020.
In 2022, Melyssa moved back to the New York area. She became a co-host on The Joe Budden Podcast. In November 2024, she started a new podcast called Hot and Bothered with Melyssa Ford. This podcast focuses on health and lifestyle tips for women over 40.
Personal Life
In June 2018, Melyssa Ford was in a serious car accident. An 18-wheeler truck was involved. She was badly hurt, suffering a skull fracture and a concussion.
Film and Television Appearances
Melyssa Ford has acted in several films and television shows.
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2000 | Turn It Up | Deborah | |
| 2004 | Psyche | Kenya | Short film |
| 2007 | God's Prayer | Dr. Jasmine Gray | |
| Three Can Play That Game | Candy | ||
| 2008 | Love for Sale | Katherine | |
| Days of Wrath | Lisa | ||
| 2011 | The Slap | Puma | Short film |
| Video Girl | Lala | ||
| 2012 | Think like a Man | Sleepy Girl | |
| Redemption of a Dog | Sheila | ||
| 2013 | Playin' for Love | Bella | |
| 2018 | The Stuff | Denise Washington | |
| 2023 | Sworn Justice: Taken Before Christmas | Letitia | TV movie |
| 2024 | Hunting Housewives | Sharell Bouvier | TV movie |
Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2000 | Soul Food | 2 episodes | |
| 2004-2006 | BET Style | Herself/Host | Main Host |
| 2005 | VH1 News Presents | Herself | 1 episode |
| 2007 | Entourage | Flight Attendant | Episode: "No Cannes Do" |
| 2008 | The Black Poker Stars Invitational | Herself | Main Guest |
| 2009 | Played by Fame | Herself | 1 episode |
| 2014-2015 | Blood, Sweat & Heels | Herself | Main cast |
| 2018 | Vixen | Herself | Main Guest |
| 2019 | Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood | Herself | Episode: "Pretty Petty" & "Sound Off" |
| 2020-2021 | Tough Love: Los Angeles | Dena Howard | Recurring cast |
Documentary Appearances
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2009 | Good Hair | |
| 2011 | Bowl of Dreams |
Music Video Appearances
| Year | Song | Artist |
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| 1997 | "The Thing to Do" | Glenn Lewis |
| 1998 | "Anywhere" | 112 featuring Lil' Zane |
| "Northern Touch" | Rascalz featuring Checkmate, Kardinal Offishall, Thrust, and Choclair | |
| "Tommy's Theme" | Made Men featuring The LOX | |
| 1999 | "Let's Ride" | Choclair |
| "This Luv" | Donell Jones | |
| 2000 | "Thong Song Remix" | Sisqó |
| "Cherchez LaGhost" | Ghostface Killah featuring U-God | |
| 2001 | "Knock Yourself Out" | Jadakiss |
| 2003 | "You Don't Know My Name" | Alicia Keys |
| 2004 | "Happy People" | R. Kelly |
| "Yeah!" | Usher featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris |
Video Game Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2007 | "Def Jam Icon" | Herself (voice) | Voice role and likeness |
See also
In Spanish: Melyssa Ford para niños
- Hip hop models
