Melissa Fumero

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Melissa Fumero (Adriana, OLTL)

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The 411

Daughter to Cuban-born parents, Melissa Fumero was born and raised in Lyndhurst, New Jersey. In December 2003, she received a B.F.A. in Drama from New York University and less than a month later she began appearing on ONE LIFE TO LIVE as Adriana Cramer, the "good girl" daughter of Dorian Lord (Robin Strasser). Adriana was the first-ever professional role for Ms. Fumero. In 2006, Ms. Fumero was nominated for an ALMA award due to her work on OLTL. While on the set of the soap, Ms. Fumero met her future husband, David Fumero (Cristian Vega). The couple married on December 9, 2007. Prior to her marriage, Ms. Fumero's professional name was Melissa Gallo. In her free time, Ms. Fumero enjoys reading and going to the theater.

Et Cetera

Five Random Facts
—Has been dancing since she was a child, and still takes classes when her schedule allows it
—Favorite food is tostones (fried plantains) and favorite singer is Frank Sinatra
—Appeared briefly on ALL MY CHILDREN as Adriana, in 2005
—Will make her film debut in 2008 as the lead in the independent film, Tiny Dancer
—She and her husband are both self-proclaimed klutzes.

Career Highlights

FILM ROLES
Tiny Dancer (2008)

Look Who's Talking

"It was a little overwhelming. I thought, 'I can't tell anybody this. My friends will hate me.' But it was a wonderful day and I will remember it forever."— on getting the job at OLTL, Soap Opera Digest, 6/29/04

"...I have to say blondes have more fun. I know I'm totally dissing my brunettes, and we totally can live it up, but blondes have that license to just live it up."— Digest, 2/22/05

"The best part about getting this job right away was I got to be in New York for four more years and I got to put off the whole L.A. thing for a while. But in terms of TV and film, it's kind of all out there, so I think L.A. is in the plan for me. I just want to be a working actor, so whatever that means. I go where there's an opportunity, and it's worked out for me so far."— Digest, 11/8/05

"I didn't really do anything with Duke or with River, but once I got with JP it’s been nonstop. I get nervous about stuff but luckily I'm with JP. He makes it very easy. He's very, very professional. He makes me laugh so I forget I'm in my underwear."— on doing racy scenes between Adriana and Rex (John-Paul Lavoisier), Soap Opera Weekly, 8/1/06

Official Web Site

http://www.melissagallo.net

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