Melanie Martinez
Biography
Melanie Adele Martinez is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. Born in Astoria, Queens, and raised in Baldwin, New York, she subsequently rose to prominence in 2012 after appearing on the American television vocal talent show The Voice. Following the show, she released her debut single titled "Dollhouse". Signing to Atlantic Records, she released her debut EP, also named Dollhouse. Martinez later released her debut studio album, Cry Baby. She has written, directed, and is staring in her upcoming musical film, "K-12" and its upcoming sequel.
Known For & Full Filmography9 Titles
Drama Series - 2011, 16 episodes • as Self
The strongest vocalists from across the United states compete in a blockbusters vocal competition, the winner becomes “The Voice.” The show's innovative format features four stages of competition: the blind auditions, the battle rounds, the knockouts and, finally, the live performance shows.
Drama Series - 2003, 16 episodes • as Self - Musical Guest
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.
Drama Series - 1974, 16 episodes • as Self - Presenter
An annual American music awards show. Unlike the Grammys, which are awarded on the basis of votes by members of the Recording Academy, the AMAs are determined by a poll of the public and music buyers.
Movie - 2024, 2h 15m • as Circle
Circle is described as a naive girl with a pure and wild voice and tender skin. After her transformation by Hades Tech, where they downloaded the world's obscenities into her system, she became something vile, seductive, and unforgivable. After she was captured by Hades Tech, they used cutting-edge technology to download the world's obscenities directly into her system. She was then made into a pop star with the purpose to ban human artists once and for all.
Movie - 2023, 2h 15m • as Self
This year's iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour included performances from artists including Cher, Sabrina Carpenter, OneRepublic, Niall Horan, Doechii, Big Time Rush, Jelly Roll, AJR, Pentatonix, Melanie Martinez, Paul Russell and more.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Cry Baby
Cry Baby, a strong and sensitive girl, is sent off to a disturbing sleepaway school that’s hidden underneath a grandiose façade. Luckily, she has a sweet and unapologetic best friend who sticks up for her when she gets bullied by the other students whose brains are under control by the Principal and his wicked staff. With the help of the magical friends they meet along the way, as well as an Angelic Spirit Guide, they are able to gain the strength they need to fight off the school’s belligerent patriarchal conditioning.
Drama Series - 2019, 16 episodes • as Self
A collaboration series with Melanie Martinez and YouTube Music looking into the inspiration behind K-12. Melanie Martinez's creative drive and talents as a visual artist have long distinguished her from other musicians. With her debut album Cry Baby, Melanie introduced the world to her distinctly original vision with hits like “Pity Party”, “Pacify Her”, “Alphabet Boy”, “Carousel” and “Sippy Cup”. Creating unique music videos for each album track, including “Soap/Training Wheels” and “Tag, You're It/Milk and Cookies”, Melanie portrays the traumas and insecurities of the album's titular character over a bed of electro pop, alternative and hip-hop. Her latest triumph K-12, an inspired new album and feature film directed by and starring Melanie, brings together a melting pot of low-key hip-hop, soulful pop and indie-leaning electro with whimsical, surreal visuals and magical realism to stunning results.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Self
On December 17th and 18th of 2020, Melanie Martinez performed her final show of the K-12 album era. It was available as a global pay-per-view concert.
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Circle
A recorded event for Melanie Martinez's listening event for most recent project and album, HADES. Live from London, England on March 17, 2026.