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Melissa Fumero is an American
actress. She is known for her role as Adriana Cramer
on One Life to Live
and for her small role as Zoe on Gossip Girl
.
native of Cuban descent, Fumero's parents moved to the United States from Cuba
as teenagers. Fumero received a Bachelor of Fine Arts
in Drama from New York University
in December 2003.
A dancer since childhood, Fumero continues to take classes when her schedule permits. She is an avid reader and enjoys going to the theater as much as possible.
She married her One Life To Live
costar David Fumero
on December 9, 2007, and now uses the name Melissa Fumero.
, portrayed by Daytime Emmy
-winner Robin Strasser
on-and-off since 1979. Fumero won the role of Adriana on her last day as a student at NYU. In late 2007 she decided not to renew her contract with the series, but remained on a recurring status to wrap up Adriana's storyline. Fumero's last appearance was June 11, 2008. Fumero returned to One Life to Live in September 2008 for a 15-episode run. Fumero returned on OLTL on February 12, 2010 for a guest stint to help usher in the return of Kelly Cramer
(Gina Tognoni
).
Fumero made her big screen debut as the lead in the 2008 independent film, Tiny Dancer.
In 2010, Fumero played Zoe (aka Headband Girl) in 4 episodes on Gossip Girl
. The episodes are: "The Empire Stricks Jack", "It's a Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad World" (Season 3) and "The Undergraduates" and "Goodbye, Columbia" (Season 4).
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
actress. She is known for her role as Adriana Cramer
Adriana Cramer
Adriana Cramer is a fictional character on the American daytime drama One Life to Live, portrayed most notably by Melissa Fumero.-Casting:...
on One Life to Live
One Life to Live
One Life to Live is an American soap opera which debuted on July 15, 1968 and has been broadcast on the ABC television network. Created by Agnes Nixon, the series was the first daytime drama to primarily feature racially and socioeconomically diverse characters and consistently emphasize social...
and for her small role as Zoe on Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl (TV series)
Gossip Girl is an American teen drama television series based on the book series of the same name written by Cecily von Ziegesar. The series was created by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, and premiered on The CW on September 19, 2007...
.
Personal life
A New JerseyNew Jersey
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native of Cuban descent, Fumero's parents moved to the United States from Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
as teenagers. Fumero received a Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Fine Arts
In the United States and Canada, the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, usually abbreviated BFA, is the standard undergraduate degree for students seeking a professional education in the visual or performing arts. In some countries such a degree is called a Bachelor of Creative Arts or BCA...
in Drama from New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
in December 2003.
A dancer since childhood, Fumero continues to take classes when her schedule permits. She is an avid reader and enjoys going to the theater as much as possible.
She married her One Life To Live
One Life to Live
One Life to Live is an American soap opera which debuted on July 15, 1968 and has been broadcast on the ABC television network. Created by Agnes Nixon, the series was the first daytime drama to primarily feature racially and socioeconomically diverse characters and consistently emphasize social...
costar David Fumero
David Fumero
David Fumero is a Cuban American actor and former male fashion model. Fumero is best known for his role as Cristian Vega on One Life to Live.-Personal life:...
on December 9, 2007, and now uses the name Melissa Fumero.
Career
The second actress to portray Adriana on One Life to Live, Fumero joined the series on January 20, 2004. Adriana is the long-lost daughter of longtime character Dorian Cramer LordDorian Cramer Lord
Dr. Dorian Lord Buchanan is a fictional character and matriarch of the Cramer family on the American daytime drama One Life to Live, most notably portrayed for nearly three decades by Robin Strasser...
, portrayed by Daytime Emmy
Daytime Emmy Award
The Daytime Emmy Awards are awards presented by the New York-based National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences and the Los Angeles-based Academy of Television Arts & Sciences in recognition of excellence in American daytime television programming...
-winner Robin Strasser
Robin Strasser
Robin Strasser is an American actress.Strasser is best known for her Daytime Emmy Award-winning portrayal of Dr. Dorian Lord on the ABC daytime soap opera One Life to Live. Strasser stepped into the role in March 1979, first appearing Friday, April 13, 1979 and left in 1987, returning from...
on-and-off since 1979. Fumero won the role of Adriana on her last day as a student at NYU. In late 2007 she decided not to renew her contract with the series, but remained on a recurring status to wrap up Adriana's storyline. Fumero's last appearance was June 11, 2008. Fumero returned to One Life to Live in September 2008 for a 15-episode run. Fumero returned on OLTL on February 12, 2010 for a guest stint to help usher in the return of Kelly Cramer
Kelly Cramer
Kelly Cramer is a fictional character on the long-running daytime soap opera One Life to Live, most notably portrayed by Gina Tognoni, who first appeared in the role February 17, 1995 and left on August 24, 2011.-Casting:...
(Gina Tognoni
Gina Tognoni
Gina Tognoni is an American actress.-Career:Tognoni has won Miss Rhode Island Teen USA in 1991 and Miss Rhode Island Teen All-American in 1993. In 1995, she was cast as Kelly Cramer on ABC's soap opera One Life to Live, a role she originated and portrayed to 2001...
).
Fumero made her big screen debut as the lead in the 2008 independent film, Tiny Dancer.
In 2010, Fumero played Zoe (aka Headband Girl) in 4 episodes on Gossip Girl
Gossip Girl (TV series)
Gossip Girl is an American teen drama television series based on the book series of the same name written by Cecily von Ziegesar. The series was created by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, and premiered on The CW on September 19, 2007...
. The episodes are: "The Empire Stricks Jack", "It's a Dad, Dad, Dad, Dad World" (Season 3) and "The Undergraduates" and "Goodbye, Columbia" (Season 4).
Filmography
- 2004 - 2008; 2010: One Life to LiveOne Life to LiveOne Life to Live is an American soap opera which debuted on July 15, 1968 and has been broadcast on the ABC television network. Created by Agnes Nixon, the series was the first daytime drama to primarily feature racially and socioeconomically diverse characters and consistently emphasize social...
as Adriana CramerAdriana CramerAdriana Cramer is a fictional character on the American daytime drama One Life to Live, portrayed most notably by Melissa Fumero.-Casting:...
(Role: January 22, 2004 - June 11, 2008; September 18 - October 28, 2008; February 12 - March 2, 2010; November 9 & November 10, 2010; January 25, 2011) - 2005: All My ChildrenAll My ChildrenAll My Children is an American television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 5, 1970 to September 23, 2011. Created by Agnes Nixon, All My Children is set in Pine Valley, Pennsylvania, a fictitious suburb of Philadelphia. The show features Susan Lucci as Erica Kane, one of daytime's most...
as Adriana CramerAdriana CramerAdriana Cramer is a fictional character on the American daytime drama One Life to Live, portrayed most notably by Melissa Fumero.-Casting:...
(2 episodes) - 2007: Descent as Dorm Girl #2 Descent (uncredited)
- 2009: I Hope They Serve Beer in HellI Hope They Serve Beer in HellI Hope They Serve Beer in Hell is a New York Times #1 bestseller and has made the Best Seller List each year from 2006 to 2011. It has sold over one million copies worldwide, including 400,000 copies in 2009 alone...
as Melissa - 2009: Haute & Bothered as Jo (2 episodes)
- 2009: Important Things with Demetri Martin as April (1 episode)
- 2009: Tiny Dancer as Ati (as Melissa Gallo)
- 2010: The MentalistThe MentalistThe Mentalist is an American police procedural television series which debuted on September 23, 2008, on CBS. The show was created by Bruno Heller, who is also the show's executive producer...
as Carmen Soledad (1 episode) - 2010 -: Gossip GirlGossip Girl (TV series)Gossip Girl is an American teen drama television series based on the book series of the same name written by Cecily von Ziegesar. The series was created by Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage, and premiered on The CW on September 19, 2007...
as Zoe (aka Headband Girl)