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Sara Ballingall

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Sara Ballingall
Born (1973-07-13) July 13, 1973 (age 51)
Known forPlaying Melanie Brodie in the Degrassi franchise
TelevisionDegrassi Junior High, Degrassi High

Sara Ballingall (born 13 July 1973)[1] is a Canadian former actress. She is best known for playing Melanie Brodie in the teen drama television series Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High.

Acting career

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On Degrassi, Ballingall played the role of Melanie Brodie, a "skinny schoolgirl with crooked teeth" who had romantic feelings towards Archie "Snake" Simpson, played by Stefan Brogren.[2] She was named a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador along with her co-stars in April 1989.[3][4] Ballingall left the series in 1990.[5]

References

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  1. ^ Blackadar, Bruce (1988-07-09). "Degrassi Junior High's teenaged angst is China-bound". The Toronto Star. p. 175. Retrieved 2023-11-17. Sara Ballingall will be 15 in four days.
  2. ^ Atherton, Tony (1988-02-16). "Canadian rule draws little animation". The Ottawa Citizen. p. 31. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
  3. ^ "All in a good cause". Classmates Newsletter. June 1, 1989. Retrieved 2021-05-03.
  4. ^ Ellis 2005, pp. 140
  5. ^ "In your footsteps". The Age. April 24, 2003. Archived from the original on 2 May 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2021.

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