Melanie Iglesias is a stunningly beautiful woman who has made a name for herself as a musician, television personality, and social media star. She also has a thriving acting and modeling career, making her a well-known face in the entertainment industry. The multitalented bombshell has a lot on her plate and is considered one of the most hardworking stars in Hollywood. She has many projects that are currently in the pipeline, not to mention the dozens that she has already accomplished over the span of her career.
Melanie Iglesias’ Bio (Age)
Melanie Iglesias was born on the 17th of June 1987, in the city of Brooklyn, New York. She is an American national, and her ethnic roots is a mix of Filipino, Italian, and Puerto Rican. She attended Tottenville High School located in Staten Island.
The American actress has appeared in several notable roles in film and television including Girl Code, Dead House, Guy Code, The Keys of Christmas, Orange is the New Black and Abnormal Attraction. Even in the digital world, Melanie Iglesias has earned widespread fame. She had garnered huge followership on her social media accounts including YouTube where she delights her subscribers with vlogs about her lifestyle.
Her sense of humor has endeared her to many because of her ability to make them laugh on a whim. When Melanie is not engaging in her other pursuits, she is a modeling powerhouse who has posed for numerous brands and has been featured in magazines like Vibe, Esquire, World’s Most Beautiful, and Maxim USA.
Modeling Career
From a young age, Melanie aspired to be a model. As she grew older she launched her modeling career posing for local brands and walking the runway at fashion shows. She competed in season 13 of America’s Next Top Model, but she didn’t make it to the finals before she was sent packing. It was later revealed that she had been under a lot of stress at the time and couldn’t bring her best to the show, so the host, supermodel Tyra Banks thought it best to send her home.
The unfortunate turn of events didn’t deter her. She kept pursuing modeling until luck shined on her in 2010 when she was voted the winner of Maxim’s Hometown Hotties. The following year, Maxim named Melanie Iglesias as one of the most beautiful in their Hot 100 list. Melanie was featured on the cover for Maxim USA shortly after. From that point on, her rise to fame was unstoppable.
She then landed a role in the Guy Code, an MTV2 series, from 2011 to 2013. Around this time, Nick Saglimbeni, the famous celebrity photographer photographed her for the first issue of his magazine called World’s Most Beautiful. She was also featured in the documentary that followed, WMB 3D: World’s Most Beautiful. Melanie then appeared in Vibe Magazine who named her number two on their list of 30 Sexiest Celebrities Under 30.
Melanie Iglesias’ next television roles were in the shows Guy Court and Girl Code. She then went on to serve as the host for the show Off the Bat from the MLB Fan Cave. She also appeared on Snack Off and was a Guest DJ on Ellen: The Ellen DeGeneres Show. This was followed by more success and television appearances including roles in Noches con Platanito, Tosh. O, and The Making of Slick Force Girl.
Her modeling fame continued to expand, bringing more lucrative jobs her way. Melanie has collaborated with some of the biggest beauty and fashion brands in the industry.
Personal Life: Family And Boyfriend Of Melanie Iglesias
Melanie Iglesias is one of eight children born to her parents. Her large family comprises of six brothers and one sister. When she was younger, her parents’ marriage hit the rocks and they became separated so Melanie went to live with her father who raised her by himself after her mother moved out of town.
Although she frequently posts pictures of her siblings and father on her Instagram page, she has not revealed their names or what they do for a living.
Being as stunningly gorgeous as she is, Melanie has had her fair share of suitors and romantic dalliances. In the past, she has dated Vinny Gaudagnino and Ryan Guzman. However, the model is currently single and doesn’t have a boyfriend. She is mostly focused on her career until love comes her way again.
What’s Melanie Iglesias’ Height?
Melanie Iglesias is a woman of average height. She is only 5 feet 7 inches tall, but the heels she’s almost always dressed in makes her look a lot taller. She also weighs a commensurate 52kg.
