Melanie Hayward
Biography
Melanie was born in Newcastle, New South Wales and lived in a small country suburb surrounded by her family. She spent her teenage years in Mackay, Queensland before moving to Brisbane, where she discovered her love of acting and all aspects of filmmaking. She has written, directed and produced a number of short films which have been successful on the festival circuit.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Drama Series - 2007, 16 episodes • as Nanny
The events of one woman's life following her divorce after years of marriage to a Hollywood studio executive. Based on the best-selling novel by Gigi Levangie Grazer.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Jess
In order to save her mother from sickness, a young and imaginative girl ventures to the Australian bush in search for a miracle.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Aunty Lisa
In a fight against gender stereotypes, a mischievous bandit kidnaps an uppity suburban couple and tortures them with their most annoying grips.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Courtney Hurley
A woman's chance at love with her best friend, a fellow Harry Potter nerd is derailed by the office mean girl and a bully from her tragic past.