Meet Melissa
Where are you based?
Maryland, USA
Age?
40
During the day can be found….
Working - full time
Do you remember the first vertical drama you watched? What was it?
Dear Husband Please Wake Up on ReelShort
What are you favourite genres / type of story?
Romance, dark romance, lost baby, second chance romance, enemies to lovers
Why do you love verticals?
I've always loved soap operas and dramas in that vein - I was raised on American soap operas. A couple of years ago I discovered Turkish dramas and they are amazing as well. Vertical series allow me to watch this medium and these types of stories within my busy life!
What are you looking for in a good vertical Male Lead Character?
I like a slightly dark hero ... mafia boss, brooding billionaire, a little darkness that gets redeemed isn't a bad thing at all.
Favourite actors?
Right now it’s Jesse Morales and Robert Palmer Watkins with some Noah Fearnley, Jake Hobbs and Marc Herrmann
Favourite actresses?
Oof! Ashley Michelle Grant, Meg Bush, and other sassy ones
What iconic vertical scenes live in your head rent free?
Love a good fireman carry! I love the "I'm trying to save you woman" scene in Return of the Drama Queen
What are your favourite verticals to date?
Accidental Surrogate for the Billionaire
Return of the Drama Queen
The Billionaire’s Baby
The Arrangement
My Sister’s wedding
Secrets of Sin
Scents & Scentsibility
What iconic vertical scenes live in your head rent free?
Love a good fireman carry! I love the "I'm trying to save you woman" scene in Return of the Drama Queen
What would you love to see happen in vertical dramas in the year ahead?
Would love to see more enemies-to-friends or competition-type romances, age gap is nice when done right, more independent female characters. I love it when the romantic leads get together sooner and fight together against the villain.
A random cool fact about me…
I'm an open book - just ask!
A huge thanks to Melissa who you can follow on Instagram here @mnoyes237
