Melina Vidler

Melina Vidler (born 20 February 1993)[1][2] is an Australian actress, known for her role as Shay Turner in 800 Words, for which she won the Logie Award for Most Outstanding Newcomer in 2016.

Melina Vidler
Vidler at the 2016 Logie Awards
Born (1993-02-20) 20 February 1993
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Alma materQueensland University of Technology
OccupationActress
Years active2015–present

Early life

Vidler was born in Brisbane and grew up in Samford, Queensland,[3] the daughter of Kaylene and Wayne Vidler, a property developer.[2] She has two older brothers, Beau and Brent.[2]

In 2010, Vidler graduated from Ferny Grove State High School in Brisbane,[4] and went on to study acting at the Queensland University of Technology.[4] She later moved to Sydney, New South Wales to pursue an acting career.[5]

Filmography
Year Title Role Notes
2015 Mako: Island of Secrets Northern Mermaid Episode: "The Siren"
2015–2018 800 Words Shay Turner 40 episodes
2016 Rake Monique Episode: "4.5"
Brock Alexandra Brock 2 episodes
2017 Dirty, Clean & Inbetween Sky Stone Television film
2019 Summer Night Vanessa Film
2019 Reef Break Tori Eastland ABC USA
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References
  1. Koha, Nuite (31 May 2016). "High school scenes stressed me out, says 800 Words star Melina". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  2. Dunk, Tiffany (3 September 2016). "Melina Vidler says she's staying single — for now — for her dad, Wayne". News.com.au. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  3. Quinn, Karl (29 August 2016). "800 words about Melina Vidler and Benson Jack Anthony, young stars of 800 Words". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  4. Dunk, Tiffany (14 October 2015). "800 Words star Melina Vidler: 'I didn't feel good enough'". News.com.au. Retrieved 4 January 2017.
  5. Foster, Sophie (24 November 2015). "800 words star to lose Brisbane home base after parents sell up". The Courier-Mail. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
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