Meiling Melançon was born to a Chinese/Japanese father and French mother, and was raised by her step-father, an American, who instilled in her a diverse cultural upbringing. Her childhood was spent in various countries across Asia and Europe, where she developed a unique perspective on the world.
At the tender age of five, Meiling began her musical journey by learning to play the guitar, and soon found herself performing with a children's band called The Blossoms, which toured extensively throughout Japan. As she grew older, her family relocated to the United States for the first time, and Meiling's interests shifted towards pursuing a career in law.
However, fate had other plans. At the age of 18, a friend submitted her to the renowned modeling agency Kim Dawson in Dallas, Texas, marking the beginning of a successful modeling career that would span over two decades. Meiling has since appeared in over 75 commercials worldwide, and has worked with some of the most prominent brands in the industry.
As her modeling career flourished, casting directors began to take notice of her talent, and she started receiving calls for theatrical roles. Meiling has since trained extensively under the guidance of renowned acting coaches Larry Moss and Nancy Banks.
In addition to her modeling and acting endeavors, Meiling has also ventured into the world of filmmaking. She co-wrote and acted in the Americana thriller American Romance in 2014, and has since directed several short films, including Cafe On A Staircase and Inner Beauty, which starred Liz Carey and Victoria's Secret model Frankie Rayder.
Meiling has also co-written a short film entitled Stephany + Me with Ben Duhl, which co-starred Tara Summers and won an audience award at the Palm Spring Film Festival. Furthermore, she produced a PSA called Is It?, which starred comedian Todd Glass and won a student Emmy. The PSA has been covered by prominent news outlets, including The Huffington Post, Perez Hilton, and Upworthy.
As a creator, Meiling has numerous projects in development, and is also a freelance writer for Giant Robot Magazine. She currently resides in Los Angeles with her fiancé and child, where she continues to pursue her passions and push the boundaries of her creativity.
