Melanie Gretchen is a theater, film and TV actress in New York City. From California, she lived in Switzerland briefly before growing up in the Philippines and Malta through high school, and going to college in Denver.

Following graduation, she attended the American Academy of Dramatic Arts then the Atlantic Theater Company's Acting School. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Denver with a Minor in Theatre.

Favorite roles include Juliet in "Romeo and Juliet" with Primary Stages/ESPA and Mustardseed in "Midsummer Night's Dream" with Pulse Ensemble Theatre.