About Melanie Collup

I've been a storyteller since my fourth-grade days when my classmates and I created a murder mystery film that stole the show at Open House Night. Fast forward through years of community theater, where I cherished roles like Bella in Neil Simon's Lost in Yonkers and Jean in Kristine Thatcher's Emma's Child. I fell in love with performing live.

That journey led me to New York City, where I performed in many Off-off-Broadway productions and even joined a national tour of Letters From the Front, culminating in the first-ever theatrical performance at the Pentagon. Eventually, my husband and I settled in Southern California, where I transitioned to on-camera acting.

In addition to telling stories through my acting, I am also a screenwriter, crafting numerous feature films, shorts, and a web series. Several of my screenplays have made it to the big screen. You can catch a clips of "Yes, Who, I Love You Too," and "I'm Sending Help Now" which both clinched film festival awards for Best Comedy Film, on the Photos and Videos page.

I'm immensely proud to have produced and starred in "A Life Well Lived," which earned its own accolade for Best Ensemble. 

When I'm not wrapped up in the world of acting and writing, I find joy in DIY home improvement projects from redesigning my landscaping to building back yard water features. I love diving into these creative endeavors almost as much as I love exploring the world with my husband. Our adventures span from an ice hotel in the Arctic Circle to scuba diving in the ocean depths off the coast of Puerto Rico, always seeking new experiences in new places.