Cristina Melendez
- Actress
- Producer
- Writer
Cristina Melendez is an accomplished lead actress and producer from El Salvador. She honed her acting skills with studies in the United States, completing a double major in Communication Studies and Theatre at NSU in South Florida. During her time there, Cristina participated in "Acting for Television" workshops at The Actors Workshop in Miami and "Acting for Film" at the New York Film Academy in Manhattan. After her undergraduate studies, Cristina furthered her training at The Acting School of South Florida in Hollywood, Florida.
Returning to her roots in El Salvador, she embarked on a successful career in both acting and production. Cristina notably produced and starred in "Los Torres," the first Salvadorian-made television series. She also portrayed an antagonist lead role in "Foreign Brother," alongside the internationally acclaimed actor Damian Alcazar.
Cristina's versatility as an actress shines in the film "Contraste," where she masterfully embodies two distinct characters simultaneously. Her performance earned her the prestigious "Best Actress" award at The Accolade Competition in California and at the International Movie Awards in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Her talent continues to be recognized internationally, as seen with her portrayal in the short film "Entre Angeles y Demonios," where she received the "Best Actress" award in the Indonesia international Film Festival.
In addition to her impressive acting credits, Cristina is known for her work as a producer, notably for producing the first romantic comedy created in Central America "La ReBusqueda." Her performance in the film earned her another "Best Actress" award at The Indie Fest in California. "La ReBusqueda" achieved significant success, becoming the highest-grossing film in El Salvador, with widespread theatrical coverage and the longest theatrical run of any local movie.
Cristina's current project, the short film "Desconexion," added to her accolades, securing her sixth "Best Actress" award at the Chicago Movie Awards. Currently, she is set to star in the feature film "Nunca es Tarde," scheduled for a national release in El Salvador at the end of 2024. Anticipation is high for the film, expected to surpass the success of her previous commercial hit, "La ReBusqueda."
Returning to her roots in El Salvador, she embarked on a successful career in both acting and production. Cristina notably produced and starred in "Los Torres," the first Salvadorian-made television series. She also portrayed an antagonist lead role in "Foreign Brother," alongside the internationally acclaimed actor Damian Alcazar.
Cristina's versatility as an actress shines in the film "Contraste," where she masterfully embodies two distinct characters simultaneously. Her performance earned her the prestigious "Best Actress" award at The Accolade Competition in California and at the International Movie Awards in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Her talent continues to be recognized internationally, as seen with her portrayal in the short film "Entre Angeles y Demonios," where she received the "Best Actress" award in the Indonesia international Film Festival.
In addition to her impressive acting credits, Cristina is known for her work as a producer, notably for producing the first romantic comedy created in Central America "La ReBusqueda." Her performance in the film earned her another "Best Actress" award at The Indie Fest in California. "La ReBusqueda" achieved significant success, becoming the highest-grossing film in El Salvador, with widespread theatrical coverage and the longest theatrical run of any local movie.
Cristina's current project, the short film "Desconexion," added to her accolades, securing her sixth "Best Actress" award at the Chicago Movie Awards. Currently, she is set to star in the feature film "Nunca es Tarde," scheduled for a national release in El Salvador at the end of 2024. Anticipation is high for the film, expected to surpass the success of her previous commercial hit, "La ReBusqueda."