Brief facts:
Birth Date: 29 October 1990 (Birthday Countdown)
Birth Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Sign of the Zodiac: Scorpio
Height: 5'1" (by now)
Weight: 115 lbs
Eyes: Dark Brown
Hair: Curly Brown
Nationality: Anerican

Biographical Notes:
3 of her 4 grandparents were Italian. Melissa began her acting career at age 4 playing a lost child on Rescue 911. She enjoys horseback riding, roller skating and playing with her friends. Sometimes Credited as: Melissa Ann DaPonte.
Melissa performed in several theatrical works, here are a few:

• The Crucible as Betty Pariss for New American Shakespeare Co.
• Southern Holly Days as Dora Dunwoody for Neighborhood Playhouse
• Zorro: The Fox's Tale as Maritza / US Kit (performed) for Atlanta Classical Theatre
• Treasure Island as Jim Hawkins for Kaleidoscope
• Handler as Girl in the woods for Actor's Express
• Christmas Gift! as Young Janice for ART Station Theatre
• Romeo & Juliet as Capulet Niece for GA Shakespeare Festival
• Wizard of Oz as Munchkin for County Seat Players
• Legend of Santa Claus as Young Klara for Kaleidoscope
• Macbeth as Girl Macduff for GA Shakespeare Festival
• Nabucco as Child soldier for The Atlanta Opera
• Madama Butterfly as Trouble for The Atlanta Opera