Quick Facts
Biography
Melanie J Marden (born 1975) is a Canadian actress, model and producer known for starring in the movie Pigs (2007) and the reality TV series Friends to Lovers?. In 2018, she appeared in rapper T.I.'s music video as First Lady Melania Trump. The provocative nature of the music video sparked outrage, especially among Trump supporters.
Early life
Marden was born in Toronto, Ontario. She lost her mother to brain cancer in 2009.
Career
Marden is most famously known for her role in the soap opera Friends to Lovers? She's also known for playing the role of Gabrielle in the teen comedy film Pigs (2007).
In 2010, she produced and starred in the short film Timeless, which is based on the true story of her mother who died of brain cancer.
She was also on the cover of Maxim Italy's March edition in 2014.
Personal life
Marden was married to Craig Fury in 2008 and they were divorced in 2011.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Final Draft | November | |
| 2007 | Pigs | Gabrielle 'X' | |
| 2011 | Timeless | Herself | |
| 2012 | Mafia | Farrah | |
| 2014 | Mr. Murphy | Amy | |
| 2015 | The Last Girl | Lauren | |
| 2015 | Body High | Stacy | |
| 2017 | Hard Visit | Victoria Daniels | completed |
| 2020 | Reboot Camp | Tiffany | post-production |
| N/A | Red to Black | Marissa Childs | post-production |
| N/A | Bad President | Melania Trump | post-production |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Mutant X | Valerie | Episode: 'Past as Prologue' |
| 2004 | Hustle | Annie #1 | TV movie |
| 2014 | LA Live the Show | Host | 3 episodes |
| 2014-2015 | Friends to Lovers? | Herself | 5 episodes |
