In the Netflix series Virgin River, Mel is a nurse and a midwife. She lost her doctor husband Mark in a violent crime in Los Angeles. She suffered a stillbirth and experienced a miscarriage while saving the neighbor's kids from wildfire.
For a fresh start, she moves to the fictional town of Virgin River, California, and starts to assist the doctor there. Eventually, she falls in love with the local bar owner, Jack and by Season 5 they become newly engaged and she gets pregnant with his baby.
Who played Mel in Virgin River? The actress's notable projects explored.
Who plays 'Mel' in Virgin River?
Alexandra Breckenridge, an American actress plays Mel in Virgin River. Since 2019, she has starred as one of the main characters Melinda 'Mel" Monroe in the show. Alexandra was born on May 15, 1982, in Connecticut and after ten years of age she moved to California with her mother where she learned acting, photography, and singing.
At the age of 15, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. Surprisingly, Alexandra has also done some delivery driver jobs for Hollywood's Big wangs when she was 19 years of age.
What are the notable projects of Alexandra Breckenridge who played Mel in Virgin River?
Alexandra began her career with supporting roles in teen comedies such as Big Fat Liar (2002) and Orange County (2002). She also appeared in the short film D.E.B.S. (2003), which earned the Best Short award at the 2003 New York Lesbian and Gay Film Festival. Later, she starred as young Moira O'Hara in the first season of FX's horror story. She has also voiced some popular celebrities in animated sitcoms like Family Guy (1999). Here are some notable projects by the actress:
Monique in She's The Man (2006)
Alexandra finally broke into the mainstream starring in the film She's The Man as Monique. She is the girlfriend of the film's antagonist, a stereotypical mean girl who isn't afraid to confront others when her relationship with Justin is threatened. She's The Man is a teen romantic comedy-drama.
Moira O'Hara in American Horror Story" (2011-2012)
Alexandra becomes the maid who works in the haunted Murder House and is the central character of the series. American Horror Story is an anthology by Ryan Murphy in which each episode tells a distinct stories. Moira appears to be seductive to men while older and subdued to women.
Katerina Pelham in True Blood (2012)
In the supernatural world of Bon Temps, Katerina appears to be a member of Marnie's Wiccan group but later reveals her true allegiance. She can contact the spirits of the dead by transporting herself to another plane. True Blood is a supernatural drama series that showcases vampires coming out of the coffins.
Sophie in This Is Us (2016-2022)
In NBC's This Is Us the character Sophie Larson is played by Alexandra. Sophie is Kate's childhood best friend and Kevin's childhood love. She appeared in a total of 35 episodes of the show making her a recurring character.
Jessie Anderson in The Walking Dead (2011-2012)
The Walking Dead is a horror drama that revolves around survivors of the Zombie apocalypse. Jessie played by Alexandra Breckenridge is a resident in Alexandria safe zone. She can be seen giving supplies to the newcomer and the protagonist, Rick Grimes, and eventually becomes romantically involved with him.
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In 2015 she also co-starred in the psychological thriller Dark while doing the above-mentioned projects. She is currently promoting season 6 and preparing for season 7 of Virgin River. Additionally, she posts cooking recipes online and spends time doing photography and pottery.
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