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Benoist is in a relationship with fellow ''Glee'' cast-member, [[Blake Jenner]], which Jenner confirmed in May 2013. The media reported that the couple became engaged in July 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/blake-jenner-melissa-benoist-engaged-glee-costars-set-to-tie-the-knot-2013117|title=Blake Jenner, Melissa Benoist Engaged: Glee Costars Set to Tie the Knot|work=US Magazine|last=Chen|first=Joyce|accessdate=July 11, 2013|date=July 21, 2013}}</ref> |
Benoist is in a relationship with fellow ''Glee'' cast-member, [[Blake Jenner]], which Jenner confirmed in May 2013. The media reported that the couple became engaged in July 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/blake-jenner-melissa-benoist-engaged-glee-costars-set-to-tie-the-knot-2013117|title=Blake Jenner, Melissa Benoist Engaged: Glee Costars Set to Tie the Knot|work=US Magazine|last=Chen|first=Joyce|accessdate=July 11, 2013|date=July 21, 2013}}</ref> |
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==Career== |
==Career== |
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Benoit made her film debut in Tennessee. In May, she auditioned for ''Glee'' in New York at the Roundabout Theatre Company. She sang different songs for her five auditions: "Fidelity" by Regina Spektor, "King of Anything" by Sara Bareilles, a Colbie Caillat song, and some musical theater songs. In July, she got two screen tests in California for Ryan Murphy, the casting directors, and executive producers. Because the creators had been looking for Marley for a long time, she started working immediately. |
Benoit made her film debut in Tennessee. In May, she auditioned for ''Glee'' in New York at the Roundabout Theatre Company. She sang different songs for her five auditions: "Fidelity" by Regina Spektor, "King of Anything" by Sara Bareilles, a Colbie Caillat song, and some musical theater songs. In July, she got two screen tests in California for Ryan Murphy, the casting directors, and executive producers. Because the creators had been looking for Marley for a long time, she started working immediately. |
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She and Darren Criss appear with Josh Duhamel in the opening of the 2013 Kids' Choice Awards. |
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She, Jacob Artist, Dean Geyer, and Becca Tobin were chosen as ambassadors for Coca Cola's new product, P10 300 ml Coke Mismo. In June 2013, they were flown to Manila, Philippines to endorse the product by visiting different malls and meeting with fans. |
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She was recently cast in Imagine, an indie film. She will portray Jamie, a desk clerk at a hotel frequented by one of her favorite rock stars of all time. |
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==Filmography== |
==Filmography== |
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Revision as of 06:03, 7 August 2013
Melissa Benoist | |
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| Born | Melissa Marie Benoist October 4, 1988 |
| Occupations | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Glee |
Melissa Marie Benoist (born October 4, 1988)[1] is an American actress and singer. Benoist is starring in the Fox television series Glee as newcomer Marley Rose. She made her debut in the season four premiere "The New Rachel".
Personal life
Melissa was born to Jim and Julie Benoist in Littleton, Colorado. She went to Arapahoe High School in Littleton. In high school, Melissa felt like an outsider and was made fun of. She did a lot of extracurricular theater shows. She says she was a wallflower and spent a lot of time by herself, like eating lunch, but she was okay with it. She graduated from Arapahoe in 2007. Instead of attending graduation parties, she performed the play "Evita" with other cast members at the shut-down Country Dinner Playhouse. She graduated from Marymount Manhattan College in 2011.
Benoist is in a relationship with fellow Glee cast-member, Blake Jenner, which Jenner confirmed in May 2013. The media reported that the couple became engaged in July 2013.[2]
Career
Benoit made her film debut in Tennessee. In May, she auditioned for Glee in New York at the Roundabout Theatre Company. She sang different songs for her five auditions: "Fidelity" by Regina Spektor, "King of Anything" by Sara Bareilles, a Colbie Caillat song, and some musical theater songs. In July, she got two screen tests in California for Ryan Murphy, the casting directors, and executive producers. Because the creators had been looking for Marley for a long time, she started working immediately.
She and Darren Criss appear with Josh Duhamel in the opening of the 2013 Kids' Choice Awards.
She, Jacob Artist, Dean Geyer, and Becca Tobin were chosen as ambassadors for Coca Cola's new product, P10 300 ml Coke Mismo. In June 2013, they were flown to Manila, Philippines to endorse the product by visiting different malls and meeting with fans.
She was recently cast in Imagine, an indie film. She will portray Jamie, a desk clerk at a hotel frequented by one of her favorite rock stars of all time.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Tennessee | Laurel - age 18 | Film debut |
| 2014 | Imagine | Filming |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Jessalyn Kerr | Episode: "Delicate" |
| 2010 | Blue Bloods | Renee | Episode: "Privilege" |
| 2010 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Ava | Episode: "Wet" |
| 2010 | The Good Wife | Molly | Episode: "Nine Hours" |
| 2011 | Homeland | Stacy Moore | 2 episodes |
| 2012–present | Glee | Marley Rose | Recurring role[3] |
| 2013 | Master Chef | Herself | Season 4: Episode 10 |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | The Sound of Music | Little Brigitta | Town Hall Arts Center production |
| 2006 | Bye Bye Birdie | Kim McAfee | Town Hall Arts Center production |
| A Month in the Country | Vera | Town Hall Arts Center production | |
| A Chorus Line | Bebe | Town Hall Arts Center production | |
| 2007 | Rodger and Hammerstein's Cinderella | Title Character | Town Hall Arts Center production |
| Footloose | Ariel | Town Hall Arts Center production | |
| Evita | Peron's young mistress | Country Dinner Playhouse's final production | |
| 2009 | Throughly Modern Millie | Millie Dilmount | Marymount Manhattan College production |
| As You Like It | Rosalind | Marymount Manhattan College production | |
| 2011 | The Unauthorized Biography of Samantha Brown | Kelly | Marymount Manhattan College production |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Teen Choice Awards 2013 | Choice TV Breakout Star | Glee | Pending |
Discography
References
- ^ Benoist, Melissa (October 4, 2012). "@itsmmbenoist: @druidDUDE hey thanks, mister! :)". Twitter. Retrieved October 4, 2012.
- ^ Chen, Joyce (July 21, 2013). "Blake Jenner, Melissa Benoist Engaged: Glee Costars Set to Tie the Knot". US Magazine. Retrieved July 11, 2013.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (July 31, 2012). "Glee Exclusive: Meet the New Girls!". TVLine. PMC. Retrieved July 31, 2012.