Rachel Melvin
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| Born | February 9, 1985 [1] Elmhurst, Illinois, United States[1] |
| Years active | 2004-present |
Rachel Melvin (born February 9, 1985[1]) is an Emmy nominated American actress. She is best known for her role as Chelsea Brady on the NBC soap opera Days of our Lives since May 2005.[2]
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[edit] Biography
[edit] Early life
Melvin was born in Elmhurst, Illinois[1] but raised in Phoenix, Arizona. She has an older sister named Jessica. She graduated from Mountain Pointe High School in 2003. She decided not to go to college and work in the fashion industry because she wanted to be an actress. [1] She later moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. Her idols include Leonardo DiCaprio and Johnny Depp.[1][3]
[edit] Career
She landed her first acting job in the 2005 independent film Boo.[2][1] She later won the role of Georgia LaMarque, a French girl whom Bo and Billie had been falsely led to believe was their daughter on the NBC soap opera Days of our Lives, but only appeared in five episodes. Months later she took over the role of Chelsea Brady (originally portrayed by Mandy Musgrave). She and her dog were recently seen on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, when she was randomly interviewed at a gas station for a segment. Melvin has also guest-starred on Summerland, Jack & Bobby and 8 Simple Rules.[2] With her family, she has also appeared on Family Feud. She is currently preparing for an upcoming role in a 2008 crime drama Legacy[2] and also working on a children's book.[citation needed]
[edit] Personal life
She has an older sister named Jessica.[1][4] She is also related to actor Rey-Phillip Santos by marriage. She sings and plays the electric red violin and now resides in Los Angeles, California.[1][4]
Melvin is a supporter of the American Diabetes Association for children, as well as many animal charities.[citation needed]
[edit] Filmography
[edit] Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2005 | Boo | Meg [2] | |
| 2008 | Legacy | Julie [2] |
[edit] Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | Summerland | Teen Girl [2] | 1 episode |
| Jack & Bobby | Jamie [2] | 1 episode | |
| 2005 | 8 Simple Rules | Cute Girl [2] | 1 episode |
| 2005-present | Days of our Lives | Chelsea Brady |
[edit] Awards
| Year | Group | Award | Result | Film/Show |
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| 2008 | Daytime Emmy Award | Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | Days of our Lives |
