Melina Vidler (born 20 February 1993)[1][2] is an Australian actress, known for her role as Shay Turner in 800 Words, for which she won the Logie Award for Most Outstanding Newcomer in 2016.
Melina Vidler | |
|---|---|
 Vidler at the 2016 Logie Awards | |
| Born | 20 February 1993 Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Alma mater | Queensland University of Technology |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Early life
editVidler was born in Brisbane and grew up in Samford, Queensland,[3] the daughter of Kaylene and Wayne Vidler, a property developer.[2] She has two older brothers, Beau and Brent.[2]
In 2010, Vidler graduated from Ferny Grove State High School in Brisbane,[4] and went on to study acting at the Queensland University of Technology.[4] She later moved to Sydney, New South Wales to pursue an acting career.[5]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Mako: Island of Secrets | Northern Mermaid | Episode: "The Siren" |
| 2015–2018 | 800 Words | Shay Turner | 40 episodes |
| 2016 | Rake | Monique | Episode: "4.5" |
| Brock | Alexandra Brock | 2 episodes | |
| 2017 | Dirty, Clean & Inbetween | Sky Stone | Television film |
| 2019 | Summer Night | Vanessa | Film |
| 2019 | Reef Break | Tori Eastland | ABC USA |
References
edit- ^ Koha, Nuite (31 May 2016). "High school scenes stressed me out, says 800 Words star Melina". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
- ^ a b c Dunk, Tiffany (3 September 2016). "Melina Vidler says she's staying single — for now — for her dad, Wayne". News.com.au. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
- ^ Quinn, Karl (29 August 2016). "800 words about Melina Vidler and Benson Jack Anthony, young stars of 800 Words". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
- ^ a b Dunk, Tiffany (14 October 2015). "800 Words star Melina Vidler: 'I didn't feel good enough'". News.com.au. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
- ^ Foster, Sophie (24 November 2015). "800 words star to lose Brisbane home base after parents sell up". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 29 September 2017.