Quick Info
| Profession | Actress, Model, Producer |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 28/02/1986 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Buffalo Grove, Illinois |
Latest News about Melanie Chandra
01/01/2025
Melanie Chandra continues her prominent role as Morgan Lee on the CBS legal drama 'Elsbeth', appearing in multiple episodes during the 2024-2025 season. Her character, a sharp and observant legal assistant, has become a fan favorite for her unique perspective on solving cases.
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Bio/Wiki
| Real Name | Melanie Kannokada |
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| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Pisces |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Ethnicity | Gujarati |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5’ 5” |
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| Weight | 55 kg |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Figure Measurements | 30-28-32 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Stanford University |
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| Educational Qualification | Mechanical Engineer |
Personal Life
| Hobbies | Playing Piano, Karate, Traveling |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 25/04/2015 |
Family
| Husband/Spouse | Neeraj Chandra (Managing Director At Tiger Global Management) | ||||
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| Children | Arya Chandra | ||||
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| Siblings | Manoj Kannokada |
Career
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Favourites
| Favorite Food | Mushroom Soup, Waffles, Plancha Tacos |
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| Favorite Actress | Marcia Gay Harden |
| Favorite Destination | Turks And Caicos Islands |
| Favorite Politician | Barack Obama |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/melaniechandra/ | |
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/melaniechandra |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Born to Malayali Indian parents in Buffalo Grove, Illinois | |
| 2. Holds a 2nd-degree black belt in Shotokan Karate | |
| 3. Two-time bronze medalist in the Pan American games | |
| 4. Graduated in Mechanical Engineering | |
| 5. Recipient of the Mayfield Fellows Program | |
| 6. Worked at consulting firm McKinsey & Company | |
| 7. Lead anchor for Sahara One's show 'Bollywood Hollywood' | |
| 8. Winner of Miss India America contest | |
| 9. Nominated as Best Actress at World Music and Independent Film Festival | |
| 10. Worked in the Tollywood movie 'D for Dopidi' | |
| 11. Had recurring roles in Netflix's Brown Nation and HBO's The Brink | |
| 12. Played Indian lesbian doctor Malaya Pineda on CBS's Code Black | |
| 13. Co-founder of the not-for-profit Hospital 'Hope India' | |
| 14. Advocate for women's status in the industry | |
| 15. Executive produced Comedy Central's Hot Mess Holiday, the first buddy comedy led by two South Asian women | |
| 16. Appeared in Grey's Anatomy, New Amsterdam, Elsbeth, Law & Order: SVU, Parenthood, and Nashville | |
| 17. Starred in the Sundance-selected feature Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls | |
| 18. One of the first Indian American women to front a global cosmetics campaign as the face of Bare Escentuals’ “Be a Force of Beauty” | |
| 19. Portrays Morgan Lee on CBS series Elsbeth | |
| 20. Crowned Miss India America 2007 | |
| 21. Served as Student Body President at Stanford University in her senior year | |
| 22. Member of Stanford University's cheerleading squad |