melissa rakiro
actor
model
ABOUT
Melissa Rakiro is an American actress and model. Originally from the Philadelphia area, she received her Bachelor's in Theater from Temple University. She has appeared on TV, Film, Off Broadway, and in dozens of commercial and print ads.
Most recently, Melissa wrapped two supporting roles in the Netflix Biopic Rustin directed by George C. Wolfe and the MRC feature film Snack Shack. Up next, she will be recurring in the second season of American Rust alongside Jeff Daniels.
Press
Rustin First Look: the Man Who Turned MLK’s Dream Into a Reality
The star and director George C. Wolfe shine a spotlight on an unsung civil rights hero
12th Night
"Melissa Rakiro leads the way as the daring Viola, bringing a wonderful sense of joy and optimism to the role."
"Melissa Rakiro’s charming Olivia is wonderfully over the top; Rakiro effortlessly transforms pointed mean girl titters at Cesario’s expense to breathless giggles and deploys increasingly ear-splitting shrieks of glee with great comedic effect."
Twelfth Night
Julius Caesar
"The amoebalike ensemble, which sometimes seems to swell to include the entire audience of 1,800 citizens, does unusually fine work: a crucial element in a play about the manipulation of crowds"
"The winsome Melissa Rakiro. Frequently nervous, easily excited, and always adorably earnest Rakiro's energy is fantastic. "
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representation
Theatrical Agent
Amy Lord
Eris Talent Agency
353 Lexington Ave #419
New York, NY
Management
Michele Peacock
Bohemia Group
244 Fifth Ave
New York, NY
Commercial Agent
Doug Kesten
KMR
110 W 40th St #1101
New York, NY
Voice Over Agent
Allie Silber
DDO
16 Madison Sq Park W, FL 12
New York, NY