Tamara Mello

Tamara Mello

49 · Born: Feb 22, 1976

Personal Details

BornFeb 22, 1976 Orange County, California, USA

Biography

Tamara Mello, a talented actress, embarked on her acting journey in a community theater as a child, honing her craft in the vibrant atmosphere of Southern California. Born and raised in the sun-kissed region, Mello's passion for acting only intensified as she grew older. She made the bold decision to relocate to Los Angeles, the city of dreams, to pursue her aspirations and make a name for herself in the competitive entertainment industry.

Mello's professional debut was a guest starring role on the popular television series Boy Meets World in 1993, marking the beginning of her illustrious career. She went on to secure several guest starring and small film roles, gradually building her repertoire and gaining valuable experience.

The actress's big break came when she was cast as a regular on the controversial ABC series Nothing Sacred in 1997. Although the series was short-lived, Mello's performance left a lasting impression, paving the way for her next significant role.

In 1999, Mello landed the iconic part of Chandler in the beloved teen comedy She's All That, a film that would become a classic of its genre. The success of the movie catapulted Mello to newfound fame, and she was soon cast as the teen activist Lily Esposito on Ryan Murphy's first television series, Popular.

After two seasons on Popular, Mello continued to work in theater, film, and television, solidifying her status as a talented and versatile actress. However, she eventually took a hiatus from acting to focus on her personal life and raise her daughter.

Following her years-long hiatus, Mello has recently returned to the acting scene and resides in Los Angeles, where she continues to pursue her passion for the craft and entertain audiences with her captivating performances.

Career

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2004
Clean
Clean as Audrey
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2001
Tortilla Soup
Tortilla Soup as Maribel Naranjo
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2000
Spanish Judges
Spanish Judges as Mars Girl
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Rave
Rave as Nette
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Popular
Popular as Lily Esposito
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1999
She's All That
She's All That as Chandler
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1998
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1997
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1996
Scorpion Spring
Scorpion Spring as Girl in Alley
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1995
Tom and Huck
Tom and Huck as Townsperson (uncredited)
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1994