Melissa McIntyre
Melissa Erin McIntyre, May 31, 1986 in Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada, is a Canadian actress. She is best known for her role as gothic rocker "Ashley" in the television show Degrassi: The Next Generation.
McIntyre, whose nickname is Mel, had relatively humble beginnings in acting, as she was a participant of many community theater plays as a small girl. Among the plays that she participated in were The Wizard of Oz and The Secret Garden.
McIntyre is also one of the nowadays rare radio actors, as she played the lead character in Disco Does Not Suck, a show that had a relatively long stay on the airwaves.
McIntyre made her television debut in the 1997 series, Timeswee, where she got to play an extraterrestial being. She was eleven when she participated in that show; her experience there would prove important in her future as an actress.
In 1998, she was cast for another television show, this one named Real Kids, Real Adventures.
McIntyre took some time off during 1999 to participate in main stage theater, but, in 2000, the young (thirteen years old at the time) actress returned to television, doing a voice-over in the series Mattimeo: A Tale of Redwall. She played the Cornflower character in that cartoon.
It wasn't until 2001 that McIntyre reached national fame in Canada, when Degrassi: The Next Generation, began to be recorded there. A sequel to the popular middle 1980s series Degrassi High, The Next Generation once again proved extremely popular among Canadian teenagers, and, by being cast as Ashley, McIntyre was given one of the leading characters of the series.
How similar are you to the character you play?: We have a lot of similarities, but Ashley is a lot more introverted than I am. She needs to learn to relax and live a little
Who would be the 5 people (living, dead or fictional) you would invite to have dinner with you? : Oscar Wilde, Johnny Depp, Michael Moore and my two closest friends Ashley and Nina
Fave karaoke song: I have no idea, maybe something jazz?
Do you have any pets?: A lop-eared dwarf rabbit named Harold. I've had him for about 5 years and he's very sweet
What do you do to unwind and avoid stress?: Singing is the best release for me. Plus, nothing helps to release stress like some good Tae-Boxing classes
Best beauty tip or health advice: Drink lots of milk (I'm a milk fiend myself), get plenty of exercise and sleep, and waterproof mascara is your best friend
What is your fave item of clothing? : My baggy cargo pants or my leather boots
Fave subject at school: Right now, history. But I love English and Law a lot too
What TV or movie character do you wish you could have played? : Velma Kelley in "Chicago"
When did you decide you wanted to be an actor? What influenced your decision?: I haven't actually decided that yet. Singing is my biggest passion and as much as I'd love to do both, if I had to choose, I'd pick singing. Musical theatre is the ideal thing for me
Is there anything you would NOT do in your acting career?: I don't think I'd ever do a nude scene (which I'm sure my dad is happy about). I'm also really scared of getting too commercial
Complete this sentence: If I wasn't an actor I would be?: A singer
Most embarrassing moment: We were doing a shoot with a hockey player (who will remain nameless). He told a lame joke and in my nervous excitement I burst out laughing, only to find that I was the only one who laughed and that everyone was awkwardly staring at me
Cellphone tune: It's called "Semper Fedelis"
Britney, Beyonce, Christina and Mandy are all in the ring - who's the last one standing? : Christina, no doubt. She's amazing! what a voice
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?: My hair, I miss my long hair
Shoe size: 7
Tips for charming someone you are crushing on: Be yourself: don't be afraid to be weird, deep down, everyone else is too
What is the most romantic thing that anyone has done for you? (or you have done?) : It's the little things, like buying me a Bingo ticket, or complimenting me that are the nicest. Big romantic gestures can be cheesy and unnatural
Fave thing to do with friends: Go to the movies, go shopping, normal relaxed stuff
Fave ice-cream flavor: Definitely strawberry
Personal philosophy: Carpe Diem, seize the day
Any cool new projects or plans you want to tell us about? : I'm finally moving out on my own, it's REALLY exciting !
Height: 5' 8"
Eyes: Blue/grey/green-- they change
Hair: Brown/red
Personal Style: Changes every day!
Signature Scent: Changes daily too, but I love Chance by Chanel, Capteur de Reves by Lise Watier and Beautiful by Estee Lauder
Dating Status: Have a boyfriend
Best Quality: Spontaneous
Worst Habit: impulsive
In Your CD Player: Jazz or maybe India Arie or System of a Down
Her Type Of Guy: Hot but not pretty, good sense of humour, smart, easy-going
Hobbies: Singing, any form of art
**Faves**
Favorite Acting Job: Playing Mary Lennox in "The Secret Garden"
Fave Band: I can't decide-- I like all kinds of music
Fave Movie: Confessions of a Dangerous Mind
Fave TV Show: Will & Grace
Fave Actor: Daniel Day Lewis- incredible in Gangs of New York, Johnny Depp and Ed Norton
Fave Actress: Nicole Kidman
Favorite Junk food: Real fruits
Favorite Way To Spend A Saturday: Shopping
Perfect First Date: Just hanging out-- very relaxed
My Hero/Inspirations: I haven't come across anyone worthy of that title yet, except maybe my best friend. She's always there when I need her
Celebrity Crush: Ed Norton, but I have a million more
Dream Car: Cadillac Escalade- I love SUVs
Dream Vacation: Going back to Italy
Credit: Degrassi.tv and The Melissa McIntyre Files
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