Melanie Marden

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Melanie Marden
Melanie Marden on CA Biz Council.jpg
Marden interviewed in 2012
Born1975 (age 4849)
Occupation(s)Actress, model, producer
Years active2002–present
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)

Melanie J Marden (born 1975) is a Canadian actress, model and producer known for starring in the movie Pigs (2007) and the reality TV series Friends to Lovers? . In 2018, she appeared in rapper T.I.'s music video as First Lady Melania Trump. The provocative nature of the music video sparked outrage, especially among Trump supporters. [1]

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Early life

Marden was born in Toronto, Ontario. She lost her mother to brain cancer in 2009. [2]

Career

Marden is most famously known[ according to whom? ] for her role in the soap opera Friends to Lovers? She's also known for playing the role of Gabrielle in the teen comedy film Pigs (2007).[ citation needed ]

In 2010, she produced and starred in the short film Timeless, which is based on the true story of her mother who died of brain cancer. [3]

She was also on the cover of Maxim Italy's March edition in 2014. [4]

Personal life

Marden was married to Craig Fury in 2008 and they were divorced in 2011.

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2007 Final Draft November
2007 Pigs Gabrielle 'X'
2011TimelessHerself
2012MafiaFarrah
2014Mr. MurphyAmy
2015The Last GirlLauren
2015Body HighStacy
2017Hard VisitVictoria Danielscompleted
2020Reboot CampTiffanypost-production
N/ARed to BlackMarissa Childspost-production
N/ABad PresidentMelania Trumppost-production

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002 Mutant X ValerieEpisode: 'Past as Prologue'
2004HustleAnnie #1TV movie
2014LA Live the ShowHost3 episodes
2014-2015 Friends to Lovers? Herself5 episodes

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References

  1. Moye, David (2018-10-18). "Melania Trump Look-Alike In T.I. Video Says She's Getting Death Threats". HuffPost. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
  2. "Life and Work with Melanie Marden - Local Stories - Voyage LA Magazine | LA City Guide" . Retrieved 2020-07-16.
  3. "Short Film: Timeless". Jennifer Bassey. Retrieved 2020-07-16.
  4. "Melanie Marden". Bravo TV Official Site. 2014-11-18. Retrieved 2020-07-16.