Melissa Bolona
| Melissa Bolona | |
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| Born | Greenwich, Connecticut |
| Occupation | Actress, Model |
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Melissa Bolona is an American actress and model.[1] Her acting debut was in the movies of the week, The Ten and The Saint, and in the summer of 2015 Melissa had her feature film debut as the support female lead in the theatrical release of In Stereo. She has continued her acting career by appearing in I Am Wrath and Dog Eat Dog.
Early life and education
Bolona was born in Connecticut but grew up in New Jersey and Lima, Peru.[2] Bolona went into acting at the age of twelve.[3] Her mother took her to acting classes when she was young, but she took a hiatus in order to focus on her education.[4] Bolona began taking acting more seriously while studying international marketing in Paris, enrolling in acting classes which she continued while studying for her degree.[2] Upon graduation, she began pursuing acting as a profession.[4]
Career
Bolona has modeled for numerous magazines.[4] She became a model for Beach Bunny Swimwear in 2013 after beating out 20,000 others in a model search.[2] She appeared in campaigns for the brand which were shot alongside Irina Shayk.[5] Bolona has appeared in numerous films including I Am Wrath, In Stereo, and Dog Eat Dog.[4]
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Category 5 | Sasha VanDietrich[6] |
| 2017 | Malicious | Becky[6] |
| 2017 | The Super | Dixie[6] |
| 2017 | The Institute | Trudy[6] |
| 2016 | Pair of Jacks | Mrs. Ellis[7] |
| 2016 | Cops and Robbers | News Reporter[7] |
| 2016 | Frat Pack | Amy[7] |
| 2016 | The Neighbor | Sarah[2] |
| 2016 | The Year of Spectacular Men | Amythyst Stone[8] |
| 2016 | Dog Eat Dog (2016 film) | Lina[9] |
| 2016 | I Am Wrath | News Reporter[4] |
| 2016 | Billy Boy | Jules |
| 2016 | The Saint | Guest Star |
| 2015 | Shark Lake | Sara[10] |
| 2015 | In Stereo (film) | Jennifer[11] |
| 2015 | To Whom It May Concern | Jess |
| 2015 | Unarmed Forces | Claire |
| 2014 | Grace of God | Cindy |
Television
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Flower Shop Mystery: Snipped in the Bud | Poppy Kirvoy[12] |
| 2014 | When Calls the Heart | Sarah |
| 2014 | Fox NFL Sunday | Herself |
| 2013 | Two Sides of Me | Herself |
Philanthropy
Bolona was recognized by The New York Observer as a leading young philanthropist in 2015.[1]
References
- 1 2 "The Young and The Restless: The Top 20 Philanthropists Under 40". New York Observer. 1 April 2015. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 Priest, Matthew (19 May 2016). "Melissa Bolona is a woman we love". Esquire. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ↑ "Up Close and Personal with Melissa Bolona". Bella Magazine. 4 April 2016. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Barr, Natalie (22 June 2015). "Melissa Boloña Talks 'In Stereo' & Why She Wants to Act With J-Law Next". Gotham. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ↑ "Melissa Boloña wins 'Beach Bunny' model search". Fibre 2 Fashion. 9 April 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 Barton, Steve (16 May 2016). "Mara and Olga Kurylenko Scar Cannes Stiff". Dread Central. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- 1 2 3 Lincoln, Ross A. (22 September 2015). "Loving Starts Production and Rounds Out Cast; Frat Pack Wraps". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ↑ McNary, Dave. "Lea Thompson Directing Daughters in Year of Spectacular Men". Variety. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ↑ McCarthy, Todd (20 May 2016). "Dog Eat Dog Cannes Review". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
- ↑ "The Nighbor Tortures Patrick Melton and Marcus Dunstan". Bloody Disgusting. 4 January 2016. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ↑ Kassel, Matthew (1 July 2015). "'In Stereo' Is a Cautionary Tale for Love-Seekers in Their 30s". New York Observer. Retrieved 20 May 2016.
- ↑ Reyes, Traciy (22 April 2016). "Flower Shop Myster: Snipped in the Bud". Inquisitr. Retrieved 20 May 2016.