Belleville, New Jersey, United States

Melissa is a young American Latina of Ecuadorian descent, born and raised in Union City, New Jersey. Melissa graduated from William Paterson University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication (television/radio) and overcame her tough neighborhood by staying busy. She excelled school and in extracurricular activities such as softball, cheerleading and dance (hip-hip and jazz).
Not one to rest on her laurels, Melissa completed a total of three internships in pursuit of her television career including one at her university where she produced a show entitled “Open Minds” in which she eventually hosted. She’s also interned at Radio Disney and Creative Entertainment Connections, a talent representation company.
In addition to hosting special segments and promotions for American Latino TV and LatiNation, Melissa spends her 9-5 days as the shows’ Production Coordinator and she is an NBA All Star Cheerleader and a WNBA dancer for the New York Liberty. This multi-talented, fit, energetic and ambitious American Latina believes that staying busy with a variety of projects is the best way to achieve success and is up for every challenge.

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Dance: Ballet, Break Dance, Capoeira, Hip-Hop, Mexican, Puerto Rican, Salsa, Swing, Sport Sports: Bicycling, Gymnastic, Jazz, Running, Jiu-Jitsu, Jump Rope, Pilates, Roller Skating, Rollerblading, Softball, Swimming, Tae Kwan Do, Trampoline, Yoga Language: Spanish Accents: New York City Additional: Cheerleading, Hosting, Hula Hoop, Jump Rope, Martial Arts, Modeling, Painting, Yo Yo