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Melody Thomas Scott Biography
Birth Name:Melody Ann Thomas
Birth Place:Los Angeles, California, United States
Profession Actress, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Received the 2002 Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Lead Actress
- Was one of the founding members of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences TV Cares campaign
- Studied music at the University of Southern California
- Started acting at the age of three when she was asked to join acting coach Ethel Meglin's professional troupe, The Meglin Kiddies
- Is primarily known for her portrayal of the character Nikki Reed on "The Young and the Restless․"
- Has produced her own clothing line for the Home Shopping Network
- Turned down the opportunity to portray the character Taylor Hughes on "As the World Turns․"
Awards
- 1991Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Lead Actress: Daytime: nominated
- 1994Soap Opera Digest Award-Hottest Female Star: nominated
- 1995Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Lead Actress: nominated
- 1997OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Daytime Serial: nominated
- 1999Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
- 1999OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Daytime Serial: nominated
- 2000Soap Opera Digest Award-Favorite Actress: nominated
- 2001Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Lead Actress: winner
- 2002Special Fan Award-America's Favorite Couple: nominated
- 2005Soap Opera Digest Award-Outstanding Lead Actress: nominated
- 2010Gold Derby TV Award-Lead Actress - Daytime Drama: nominated
- 20201st Annual Soap Hub Award-Favorite The Young & The Restless Actress: nominated
- 20212nd Annual Soap Hub Award-Favorite The Young & The Restless Actress: nominated