I was more of a light opera singer, not really much of a lounge singer.
I'm getting a lot of roles as women who are very powerful. I think that's a reflection of me as a person.
I'm manipulating the audience. I'm making sure people sympathize.
Our show is very tight about plot twists. They send out memos saying we're not allowed to reveal that kind of stuff.
They've turned this character into a human being.
We had this scene where I'm supposed to be bending over to get something. I thought it was kind of cute.
Melinda is best friends with Xena: Warrior Princess co-star
Melinda provided the voice of Alexa in the segment "Matriculated" featured in the The Animatrix - a series of animated shorts based on the worlds featured in the films for The Matrix.
Originally, her role of Julie Cooper on The O.C. was to be only a short guest starring role. But due to a large fan response to her character, she was offered a contract.
Melinda has had two action figures created in her likeness. One for her role as Jessica Priest in the comic-book movie Spawn and another for her portrayal of Velasca on the television series Xena: Warrior Princess.
Has been named 7th most wicked woman of prime time TV, for her role as Julie Cooper on The O.C.
Her first television role was Faith Taylor in Days of Our Lives (1989-90). Her father John Clarke is an original cast member, playing Mickey Horton from 1965-2004.
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