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Chandra was born Melanie Kannokada to [[Malayali people|Malayali]] Indian parents in [[Buffalo Grove, Illinois]].<ref name="k.pradeep">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/the-malayali-quotient-in-hollywood/article2872388.ece|title=The Malayali quotient in Hollywood|author=K. Pradeep|work=The Hindu|accessdate=22 June 2015}}</ref> Chandra is a 2nd degree black belt in [[Shotokan Karate]]<ref name="buzzinesports.com">http://buzzinesports.com/interviews/lifestyle-interview-melanie-kannokada-david-spade-rules-of-engagement-03292011{{dead link|date=June 2015}}</ref> and a two-time bronze medalist in the Pan American games, where she represented the United States in [[sparring]] as part of the United States Junior National Karate Team in [[Sao Paolo]] in 2000, [[Caracas]] in 2001, and Orlando in 2002.<ref name="k.pradeep"/>
Chandra was born Melanie Kannokada to [[Malayali people|Malayali]] Indian parents in [[Buffalo Grove, Illinois]].<ref name="k.pradeep">{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/metroplus/the-malayali-quotient-in-hollywood/article2872388.ece|title=The Malayali quotient in Hollywood|author=K. Pradeep|work=The Hindu|accessdate=22 June 2015}}</ref> Chandra is a 2nd degree black belt in [[Shotokan Karate]]<ref name="buzzinesports.com">http://buzzinesports.com/interviews/lifestyle-interview-melanie-kannokada-david-spade-rules-of-engagement-03292011{{dead link|date=June 2015}}</ref> and a two-time bronze medalist in the Pan American games, where she represented the United States in [[sparring]] as part of the United States Junior National Karate Team in [[Sao Paolo]] in 2000, [[Caracas]] in 2001, and Orlando in 2002.<ref name="k.pradeep"/>


After high school, Chandra earned a Mechnical Engineering degree from [[Stanford University]].<ref name="indiatimes.com"/> After graduating, Chandra initially began working at consulting firm McKinsey & Company, a job she left to concentrate on her interest in modeling and acting and become further involved within the entertainment arena. She stated that she found the management job "intellectually fascinating" but not something she wanted to do "getting up every morning".<ref name="k.pradeep"/>
After high school, Chandra earned a Mechnical Engineering degree from [[Stanford University]].<ref name="indiatimes.com"/> Upon graduation, Chandra initially began working at consulting firm McKinsey & Company, which she left to concentrate on her interest in modeling and acting. She stated that she found the management job "intellectually fascinating" but not something she wanted to do "getting up every morning".<ref name="k.pradeep"/>


==Career==
==Career==

Revision as of 01:56, 19 September 2015

Melanie Chandra
Melanie Chandra, 2014
Born (1986-02-28) February 28, 1986 (age 38)[1]
Park Ridge, Illinois
Occupation(s)Model, actress
Years active2008—present
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)*
Websitehttp://melaniekannokada.com

Melanie Chandra (born February 28, 1986)[2] is an American actress, model, and co-founder of Hospital for Hope.

Early life

Chandra was born Melanie Kannokada to Malayali Indian parents in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.[3] Chandra is a 2nd degree black belt in Shotokan Karate[4] and a two-time bronze medalist in the Pan American games, where she represented the United States in sparring as part of the United States Junior National Karate Team in Sao Paolo in 2000, Caracas in 2001, and Orlando in 2002.[3]

After high school, Chandra earned a Mechnical Engineering degree from Stanford University.[1] Upon graduation, Chandra initially began working at consulting firm McKinsey & Company, which she left to concentrate on her interest in modeling and acting. She stated that she found the management job "intellectually fascinating" but not something she wanted to do "getting up every morning".[3]

Career

Towards the end of her college career, Chandra entered and won the 2007 Miss India America contest.[3] Chandra worked as a model and commercial actress in national and international campaigns for Nescafe, Verizon, Glamour Magazine, P&G, Crocs, Acura, Herbal Essences, LG, DSW, Verizon, Kohls, and Clinique.[4] In fall 2011, she was selected as one of the five faces of Bare Escentuals international "Be A Force of Beauty" campaign.[5] In fall 2012, she was selected to model in a five page editorial spread for Vogue India Magazine.[6]

Within a week of moving to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career, Chandra successfully auditioned for guest star role in the CBS hit sitcom Rules of Engagement opposite comedian David Spade.[7] She has also guest starred in ABC Family's The Nine Lives of Chloe King, NBC's Parenthood and CBS's NCIS: Los Angeles. Currently she has a recurring role on HBO's The Brink and will star in a new CBS show Code Black.

Chandra is also a co-founder of Hospital for Hope a non-profit providing healthcare services in rural India.[1]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Network Role Notes
2010 How to Make It in America HBO Hot Hipster Girl
2011 Rules of Engagement CBS Simran Guest Star
2011 The Nine Lives of Chloe King ABC Family Nikki Amaral Guest Star
2012 Parenthood NBC Kirstin Mitai Guest Star
2013 Writer's Block MTV Desi Vandana Series Regular
2014 NCIS: Los Angeles CBS Ayesha Guest Star
2015 The Brink HBO Fareeda Recurring
2015 Code Black CBS Malaya Pineda Series Regular
2016 Brown Nation StarPlus Roli Recurring

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2012 Love Lies and Seeta Seeta McKinsey Winner: Leading Actress @ Indiefest 2012
Nomination: Best Actress @ World Music and Independent Film Festival
2013 D for Dopidi Shalini
2013 A New Man Stephanie
2014 For Here or To Go Shveta [8]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Melanie Kannokada: Stanford grad & Hollywood actor working for upliftment of poor in Jharkhand". timesofindia-economictimes. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
  2. ^ "Western Express". Filmfare: 48. June 2012.
  3. ^ a b c d K. Pradeep. "The Malayali quotient in Hollywood". The Hindu. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
  4. ^ a b http://buzzinesports.com/interviews/lifestyle-interview-melanie-kannokada-david-spade-rules-of-engagement-03292011[dead link]
  5. ^ "Bare Escentuals "Force of Beauty" Campaign features a South Asian Face - ANOKHI Magazine - Fashion, Lifestyle & Entertainment – North America's Longest Running Quarterly Magazine About South Asian Pop Culture". anokhimagazine.com. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
  6. ^ "Scarlet Bindi - South Asian Fashion Blog by Neha Oberoi: Vogue India November 2012: Melanie Kannokada". scarletbindi.com. Retrieved 22 June 2015.
  7. ^ http://www.buzzinebollywood.com/interviews/lifestyle-interview-melanie-kannokada-david-spade-rules-of-engagement-03292011[dead link]
  8. ^ http://www.indiawest.com/news/12227--for-here-or-to-go-puts-a-funny-face-on-immigration-woes.html[dead link]

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