Melanie Leigh

Melanie blends a rich background in psychology and education with a lifelong passion for visual storytelling. Based on Long Island, New York, this dynamic commercial model and actor brings a rare depth to the screen—rooted in a double major in Psychology and Child Study and a career as a Special Education Teacher completing her Master’s degree. No stranger to high-stakes casting, Melanie previously made it to the final selection for America's Next Top Model, where industry veteran Michelle Mock praised her as uniquely "genuine." Outgoing, ambitious, and deeply intuitive, Melanie combines past runway experience opening for Huit with a profound understanding of human behavior to connect authentically with audiences, bringing warmth and true relatability to every campaign

Long Island-based commercial and film actor with psychology background and special education teaching experience. Strong fit for relatable lifestyle campaigns, healthcare roles, and dramatic work.

• Commercial lifestyle shoots
• Education & campus content
• Healthcare & medical portrayals
• Equestrian projects
• Action & stunt-adjacent work
• Dramatic roles
• Film & television
• New York productions