Also Currently Streaming in Feature Films “A COUNTRY CALLED HOME” and “HEARTLAND”
LOS ANGELES (July 11, 2017) – Actress MELANIE HAYNES overcooks a couple of myths in an all-new episode of TruTV’s investigative comedy series, ADAM RUINS EVERYTHING, set to air on July 18th. Haynes can also currently be seen streaming on Netflix in the soulful drama A COUNTRY CALLED HOME; and on Amazon/iTunes/GooglePlay in the heart-wrenching drama HEARTLAND.
ADAM RUINS EVERYTHING follows Adam Conover as he uses a not-quite-deadly combination of comedy, history and science to debunk widespread misconceptions about topics and ideas that are routinely taken for granted. Haynes steps in as a Southern Chef to assist Adam in debunking the latest food myths in the episode titled, “Adam Ruins Weight Loss.”
Haynes has been gaining attention for her work in several celebrated indie films. First, the coming-of-age drama, A COUNTRY CALLED HOME, follows Ellie, a young woman (Imogen Poots) dealing with the death of her estranged alcoholic father and the extended family she never knew. Haynes appears as Brenda, the diabetic Mother of Ellie’s best friend Reno (Mackenzie Davis). The film stars Mary McCormack, June Squibb, Shea Whigham and Ryan Bingham and comes from first-time director Anna Axster.
Haynes also appears in the dramatically touching film HEARTLAND, about Lauren, a young Oklahoma artist (Velinda Godfrey), struggling with the recent death of her girlfriend, who finds escape in a reckless affair with her brother’s girlfriend. Haynes joins in the story as Gail, a Church going pyramid scheming cohort of Lauren’s mother (Beth Grant). The film was directed by Maura Anderson from a script by Velinda Godfrey and Todd Waring.
Coming soon, Haynes will emerge as an unforgettable Auntie in two indie comedy features, including ANTIQUITIES, which follows a young man’s search to discover who his dead father was only to stumble onto himself. The film stars Mary Steenburgen, Ashley Greene, Michaela Watkins and Andrew J. West. In addition, Haynes will appear in Todd Norwood’s buddy road-trip tale, CHASING THE SUN, about two cousins who set off on a misadventure to Key West to find their uncle. Haynes also continues to shine on the festival circuit in the award-winning short film TENDER MOMENTS, as the charming but lonely Southern belle Cordella who takes solace in collecting her porcelain figurines.
Splitting her time between Los Angeles and her hometown Houston, Texas, Haynes has built a solid resume both on-camera and as a voice-over actress. Festival fans will remember her as the no-nonsense bar owner Sissy in the indie drama The Last Mark. She has appeared in and voiced numerous television projects, including The Middle, Salem, A Face to Kill For, The Con, Arrest & Trial and The Daily Apple. She earned her Bachelor’s degree and teaching certificate in Theater and English at the University of Houston, and danced for several years with Patsy Swayze’s Houston Jazz Ballet Company. Haynes served on the board of SAG-AFTRA’s Houston Local Branch for 15 years and as the President for two terms. Today, Haynes continues to run her own professional voice over studio which she established back in 2002.
Melanie Haynes is represented by Linda McAlister Talent (LA/Dallas), Caviar Entertainment (LA) and Pastorini-Bosby Talent (Houston).
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