Melissa O’Neil Biography
Melissa O’Neil is a Canadian singer and actress. In 2005, O’Neil won the third season of Canadian Idol. As an actress, she is known for her roles as Two / Rebecca / Portia Lin on the Syfy science fiction series Dark Matter.
Melissa O’Neil Age / Birthday
As of 2023, O’Neil is 35 years old, she was born on July 12, 1988, in Calgary, Canada. He celebrates his birthday on July 12 every year.
Melissa O’Neil Height / Measurements
O’Neil is of average body stature and stands at an approximate height of 5 feet 4 inches tall.
Melissa O’Neil Partner/ Husband
O’Neil is married to Canadian actor Michael Martin. They have been married since 2019. O’Neil and Martin first met in 2016 on the set of the television series “The Rookie”. They began dating soon afterward and got engaged in 2018. The couple married in a private ceremony in 2019.
Melissa O’Neil Kids / Children
O’Neil and Martin have one daughter together, who was born in 2022.
Melissa O’Neil Family / Relatives
O’Neil’s parents are Tim O’Neil (father) and Alison Yeung (mother). Her father is Irish, while her mother is Hong Kong Chinese. She has one sibling, an older brother named David O’Neil.
Melissa O’Neil Education
After completing her education at Terry Fox Junior High School, O’Neal proceeded to Lester Pearson High School, focusing on the study of voice. In the early months of 2005, while still in high school, she took part in the competitive reality show “Canadian Idol.” In the finals held in September of the same year, she emerged as the champion, becoming the youngest winner in the history of the show. Following her victory, she entered into a contract with the entertainment company Sony BMG and embarked on her journey in the field of acting.
Melissa O’Neil Career
Following her victory on Canadian Idol, O’Neil received a congratulatory call from Canadian Prime Minister Paul Martin. Subsequently, she inked a recording deal with Sony BMG Canada, unleashing her inaugural single, “Alive,” on October 4, 2005. The track swiftly claimed the top spot on the Canadian singles chart for a remarkable four weeks.
On November 22, 2005, O’Neil’s eponymous debut album, “O’Neil,” made its debut on Sony, entering the Canadian albums chart at number sixteen. The album’s second single, “Let It Go,” hit the airwaves in late 2005 and reached number seven on the singles chart.
In March 2006, her debut album achieved gold certification from the CRIA for shipping 50,000 units. Notably, her initial single, “Alive,” gained additional recognition when it was covered by Becki Ryan in the film Flicka. Returning to the Canadian Idol stage on September 16, 2006, during the grand finale of its fourth season, O’Neil was surprised with a certified gold presentation disc for her debut album.
The year 2007 brought O’Neil a Juno Award nomination for New Artist of the Year, competing with Neverending White Lights, Tomi Swick, Patrick Watson, and Eva Avila. However, the award went to Swick. In 2009, O’Neil assumed the role of lead vocalist for the Toronto funk band God Made Me Funky. Following the success of a best-selling album, she ventured into musical theatre, participating in productions such as Dirty Dancing, High School Musical, and the acclaimed Stratford rendition of Jesus Christ Superstar.
Melissa O’Neil Salary
O’Neil receives an annual income ranging between $100,000 and $110,000.
Melissa O’Neil Net Worth
O’Neil’s net worth is estimated to be around $7 million as of 2023
Melissa O’Neil Acting career
In October 2005, O’Neil released her first single “Alive”, which topped the Canadian singles chart; in November, she released her first album “O’Neil”. Moreover, in February 2007, he was nominated for the Juno Award for Best Newcomer of the Year.
In 2009, Melissa O’Neal joined the Toronto band God Made Me Funky. In March 2012, she starred in the Broadway opera “Christ Jesus Superstar”; in September of the same year, she starred in the musical “Les Misérables” adapted from the novel. Additionally, in 2014, she won the Dora Award for “Outstanding Female Performance”.
In 2015, Melissa O’Neal turned to the film and television industry and starred in the science fiction TV series “His Dark Materials”. Furthermore, in 2017, he starred in the crime drama “Ransom”. From 2018 to 2022, she played Lucy Chen in the ABC TV series “Rookie.”
Melissa O’Neil The Rookie
O’Neil portrays Officer Lucy Chen in the ABC television police drama series The Rookie. Chen is a rookie police officer who joins the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in the first season of the show. She is a quick learner and a hard worker, and she quickly earns the respect of her colleagues. Chen is also a compassionate and caring person, and she is always willing to go the extra mile to help others.
O’Neil’s performance as Chen has been praised by critics. She has been praised for her ability to capture the character’s intelligence, determination, and compassion. O’Neil has also been praised for her chemistry with her co-stars, particularly Nathan Fillion, who plays John Nolan, Chen’s training officer.
Melissa O’Neil Weight Loss
Melissa O’Neil has not publicly disclosed any specific details or methods regarding her weight loss journey. However, she has shared some general insights into her overall approach to health and wellness.
In a 2018 interview with Canadian Living, O’Neil mentioned that she prioritizes eating nutritious foods and engaging in regular physical activity. She also emphasizes the importance of self-care and mental well-being.
Melissa O’Neil Songs
- Alive 2005
- Safe Place to Hide 2005
- String Me Along 2005
- I Won’t Take You Back 2005
- Kiss Goodnight 2005
- Speechless 2005
- Original Girl 2005
- Just Like January 2005
- Driving Blind 2005
- Forget About It 2005
Melissa O’Neil Movies and TV Show
Here is a list of some of her most notable movies and TV shows:
- Dark Matter 2015 – 2017
- The Rookie Since 2018
- The Rookie: Feds 2022 – 2023
- A Simple Favor 2018
- Condor 2018 – 2020
- Lost Generation
- Dark Matter: After Dark
- Les Miserables: The Broadway Musical
- This Life 2015 – 2016
- Broken Hearts
Melissa O’Neil Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
O’Neil is active on his social media accounts. He has about 4.8k followers on his Facebook Page, about 54.3k followers on his Twitter account, and around 424k followers on his Instagram account.