Melissa Goad (born July 10, 1982) is an actress and model, mostly known for independent dramas and horror movies.

Early life

Melissa-Rae Annette Goad was born July 10, 1982, in

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and grew up in nearby

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. She was entered in a beauty pageant by her mother at the age of 5, which inspired her to become an actor. She participated in her school's drama programs as she grew up. She continued her studies at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Hollywood and graduated in 2005.

Career

Goad was on the

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, ''Live Like a Star'' on

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. She also had a starring role in the movie ''Real Witches: An Intimate Portrait'' on Lifetime. When Goad auditioned for the lead for the internet series, ''The Bicyclist'', the creator wrote a part specifically for Goad to be on the series. Goad starred in, produced and edited the drama ''Shaniko'', which was an award-winning selection for the Washougal International Film Festival. Goad by herself opens the dark and disturbing slasher flick, ''The Taken''. The film was an official selection for

Seattle's True Independent Film Festival Seattle True Independent Film Festival (STIFF, 2005–2019) was started in 2005 by a group of filmmakers whose feature film Swamper was rejected by the Seattle International Film Festival. STIFF was modeled after the Slamdance Film Festival in Par ...

and awarded Best Slasher Effects. Goad is one of the founding members of The World Bikini Football League. She starred in '' Eyes in the Dark'' with fellow TWBFL founder, Maureen Francisco. Goad is now living in Southern California hoping to start a new team for Bikini Football.

References

External links

Melissa Goad's Official Website
* American film actresses Living people 1982 births People from Kent, Washington Actresses from Seattle Female models from Washington (state) American Academy of Dramatic Arts alumni {{US-film-actor-1980s-stub