BIO

Melissa Joy Mendoza is a Filipino American actress, writer, and producer based in Los Angeles, California. She has 10 years of experience playing a variety of characters in film, television, commercials, and stage. Melissa's professional style blends hard work, dedication, enthusiasm, and humor to bring vivacity to any production.

Her love for acting began at the tender age of five, after watching Ferris Bueller's Day Off. It was the fun and mischievous camaraderie within the movie that sparked creativity and love of character, which ignited her passion for performing.

Melissa's training includes that of The Imagined Life Studio under Diana Castle, Second City Chicago/Hollywood, The Margie Haber Studio, and The Clyde Bernardy Acting Studio. She also has a background in ballet, jazz, and contemporary dance.