Melissa Ponzio
Birth Name:
Melissa Ponzio
Birth Place:
New York City, New York, United States
Profession
Actress
Fast Facts
- Attended Georgia State University in her adopted hometown of Atlanta, studying theater
- After seeing Sigourney Weaver in "Alien" as a child, she decided that she wanted to be an alien
- Was active during her high school years, participating in the swim team, being selected as prom queen, working as the yearbook editor, and being elected senior class president
- After college, she spent three years working with Atlanta's CBS affiliate as an assignment editor, spending time doing commercials and films when she could find the work
- Alongside Kenny Alfonso, she was the co-owner of "The Goods Inc․"
- Has worked as the co-spokesperson for S&K Menswear
- First began watching "The Walking Dead" to support her friend Melissa McBride, who plays Carol, but later she landed the part of Karen on the show