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Melonie Diaz Biography

Birth Name:Melonie Diaz

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actress, Producer

Fast Facts

  • She received Independent Spirit Awards nominations for performances in films "A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints" (2006) and "Fruitvale Station" (2013)
  • Earned a film production degree from New York University
  • She would steadily gain career recognition after making her film debut in 2001 at 16 years old, especially after earning an Independent Spirit Award nomination for her work on "A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints" in 2006
  • Appeared in the 2010 Mary J․ Blige music video, "We Got Hood Love․"

Awards

  • 2007Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Female: nominated
  • 2014Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Actress, Motion Picture: nominated
  • 2014Black Reel-Outstanding Breakthrough Performance, Female: nominated
  • 2014Independent Spirit Award-Best Supporting Female: nominated
  • 2018Imagen Award-Best Supporting Actress - Television: nominated
  • 2019Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actress: Fantasy/Sci-Fi: nominated