Actor Profiles
Actors in Canada, or anywhere for that matter, have to be versatile and adaptable. Besides seeing them in our Mysteries, you may have seen our actors performing in movies, TV shows, commercials, in the theatre, busking in the streets, or singing in cabarets and choirs. Several of our actors are also writers, directors and producers. Some of us work in Corporate situations, assisting businesses through role-play training.
Mel Paraboo
Melissa (Mel) has a combined honours degree from McMaster University in Theatre & Film and Fine Art. Past roles at McMaster include Polly (The Gut Girls), Patsy (da Kink in My Hair) and Marie (The Lesson). Mel made her musical debut as Lady M in Once Upon A Mattress with Hamilton Theatre Inc. and was recently on-stage at Theatre Aquarius in Hamilton starring in the Vagina Monologues. She also performs stand-up and has performed at the Rivoli in Toronto and Yuk Yuk's in Hamilton. Mel was also the host of Urban Cut on Cable 14 in Hamilton from 2005-2008. Earlier this year Mel was excited and honoured to be chosen as part of the Fresh Meat comedy showcase at the Second City in Toronto.