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Melissa Navia

b. 1984

Colombian-US film actress

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About Melissa Navia

Born 1984. Melissa Navia is an American film actor, known for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

Melissa C. Navia (born August 24, 1984) is an American actress known for playing helmsman Erica Ortegas in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds (2022present).

In 2013, Navia won the award for best actress at the Wild Rose Independent Film Festival for her role as Dawn in the sci-fi movie The Paragon Cortex. In 2015, she had a recurring role in the TV series Common Charges. In 2017, she had a guest role as Elena Gabriel, an astronaut bound for a life on Mars, in Showtime's series Billions. In 2018, she had a recurring role as Moana in AMC's series Dietland.

Personal life Her partner, Brian Bannon, died in 2021, three days after being diagnosed with leukemia.

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result 2013 Wild Rose Independent Film Festival Best Actress The Paragon Cortex

Filmography

Film

Television

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Important facts

Born
24 August 1984, Westbury
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Film actor
Nationality
United States
Known for
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Also known as
Melissa C. Navia

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Melissa Navia?

Colombian-US film actress

When was Melissa Navia born?

Melissa Navia was born on 24 August 1984 in Westbury.

What is Melissa Navia's occupation?

Melissa Navia is a film actor.

What is Melissa Navia known for?

Melissa Navia is known for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds.

What nationality is Melissa Navia?

Melissa Navia is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Melissa Navia

· Wikidata: Q111039022

· DBpedia: Melissa Navia

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