Melissa studied the BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts (Performance) at the College in 2006-8, passing the course with three distinctions.

 

She is best known for playing Loretta Jones in Hollyoaks.  Melissa previously appeared in Filth: The Mary Whitehouse Story as Head Girl alongside Julie Walters.

 

 

 

 

On Friday 26th February ex-college student and star of Hollyoaks visited the College to talk to students about her life as a leading character in a soap and her experience since leaving college.

Melissa commented, “I loved it here at the college. I made loads of friends and the course sets you up perfectly for life as an actor. There was a whole module dedicated to researching and rehearsing monologues and that is exactly what you need when auditioning for drama schools.

“I have thoroughly enjoyed my visit today. I have been able to go round a few of the classes giving them an insight to my life working in television and some tips on how to get an agent. I have also seen the musical theatre students perform and thought they were great!”

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