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Melina Kanakaredes

Melina Kanakaredes (Born April 23, 1967 in Akron, Ohio, USA-) is an American actress. In 1986, she was first runner-up in the Miss Ohio pageant. She attended Ohio State University, where she competed in synchronized swimming. She also graduated from Point Park College in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from where she graduated magna cum laude with a BFA in theatre. She speaks fluent Greek language. She was considered for the lead role in My Big Fat Greek Wedding but had to turn it down as she was pregnant. She is currently married with two daughters. She stands 5'7" in height.

Brief Filmography:

• Providence ... as Dr. Sydney Hansen
• Oz ... as Marilyn Crenshaw
• Rounders ... as Barbara
• NYPD Blue ... as Benita Alden (1995)
• Guiding Light ... as Eleni Andros Spaulding Cooper #1 (1991-1995)

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