Melise

Birth Name:

Elizabeth Malese Jow

Birth Place:

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

Was nominated for four Young Artist Awards for "Unfabulous" in 2005, 2006, and 2008
Offered to sing the National Anthem at any event she could find when she lived in Oklahoma so she would get stage experience
Quote: "I knew exactly what I wanted to do․ I was fortunate enough to find that out at a young age․․․I love the rush, the adrenaline․ It doesn't go away․ Everything is a challenge, and I'm learning something new through every character․"
Quote: "My music is a representation of me as a person․ With acting, you're at the mercy of so many people․ Music expresses me, not someone else's vision of what they want me to be․"
Quote: "Singing was always something I did for fun - and it came so naturally to me, but I found that acting was such a challenge - it keeps me on my toes and I never get bored with new scripts․"
Best known for her role as Anna in "The Vampire Diaries," as Geena Fabiano in "Unfabulous," and as Lucy Stone in "Big Time Rush․"
Appeared in the music video for All Time Low's song "Time Bomb" in 2011

2005Young Artist Award - Outstanding Young Performers in a TV Series:Nominated
2005Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) - Supporting Young Actress:Nominated
2006Young Artist Award - Best Young Ensemble Perfromance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama):Nominated
2007Young Artist Award - Best Young Ensemble Perfromance in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama):Nominated
2008Young Artist Award - Best Performance in a TV Series - Supporting Young Actress:Nominated
2008Young Artist Award - Best Young Ensemble Performance in a TV Series:Nominated
2019Festival Award - Best Supporting Actress:Winner
2019Festival Award - Best Lead Actress:Nominated

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