Melina Vidler, a talented Australian actress, was born on February 20, 1993. She is most recognized for her captivating portrayal of Shay Turner in the television series 800 Words, which earned her the esteemed Logie Award for Most Outstanding Newcomer in 2016.
Vidler's early life was marked by her birth in Brisbane, Australia, where she grew up in the charming town of Samford, Queensland. She is the loving daughter of Kaylene and Wayne Vidler, a property developer, and is the youngest of three siblings, with two older brothers, Beau and Brent.
In 2010, Vidler completed her secondary education at Ferny Grove State High School in Brisbane, before embarking on a journey to hone her acting skills at the Queensland University of Technology. Her academic pursuits led her to relocate to Sydney, New South Wales, where she pursued a career in acting and eventually landed her breakout role on 800 Words.
The actress's professional journey took her to Auckland, New Zealand, where she filmed three seasons of 800 Words. Subsequently, she made the transition to Los Angeles for pilot season, further solidifying her status as a rising star in the industry.
Currently, Vidler is back in her native Queensland, where she has been involved in various projects, including filming Kidnapped in Port Douglas, where she played the role of the villain. She has also worked on Love In Bloom, filmed in Brisbane, and collaborated with the renowned director Baz Luhrmann on the highly anticipated Elvis biopic.
