Tracy Lindsey Melchior (born June 22, 1970) is an author and actress most known for playing the role of Kristen Forrester Dominguez on the

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Acting

Melchior was cast as the original Veronica Landers on ''

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'' from 1996 to 1997. In 1994, Melchior had a small role in

as the ticket booth lady who gives a ticket to

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). In 1999, Melchior also had a main role in '' Sunset Beach'' as Tess Marin during March–December 1999. She was hired to play the role of Kristen Forrester on a contract basis from 2001 to 2003 and returned in several reprisal appearances between 2004 and 2017. In the fall of 2003 she briefly played the role of Kelly Cramer in the

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''.

Writing

Melchior's 2005 memoir ''Breaking the Perfect 10'' details her acting career and effort to find salvation in Hollywood's male-dominated industry where malevolent and sexist behavior prevailed. In an appearance on ''

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'' in 2005, the actress discussed her book, drawing attention to the often pernicious casting culture. In 2017, following the launch of the #MeToo movement, the actress was invited to appear on a special episode of ''

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'', where she recounted the experiences she wrote about in her book.

Producer

Presented with opportunities to work behind-the-camera and advance social causes and community responsibility (including civil obedience initiatives), the actress launched a film company to inspire others to fostering social change.

Personal life

Melchior and her husband,

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officer Rob Melchior, have two sons. The avid equestrian is an animal welfare advocate and a social justice activist. Her activism inspired her interest in pursuing film production.

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