Melanie Vallejo (born 27 October 1979) is an

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actress who is best known for portraying Madison Rocca, the Blue Mystic Ranger in ''

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'', and

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in the Australian television series ''

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''.

Personal life

Vallejo is a native Australian of

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and

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descent. She dated her co-star

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(Nick Russell/Mystic Red Ranger) from 2006 until 2009. Vallejo married

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Matt Kingston, an advertising planner, in June 2011. They live in New Zealand and have two children: Sonny Kingston, born October 2016, and Luna Grace, born October 2019. In 2001, she graduated from Flinders University Drama Centre.

Career

Vallejo played the role of shy Madison Rocca in ''

''. Since then, she has starred in other Australian shows, including ''

''.

Filmography

Films

* '' Dying Breed'' (2008) .... Rebecca * '' The Sculptor'' (2009) .... Renee * ''

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'' (2018) .... Asha Trace

TV work

* '' All Saints'' (2005) .... Lynica Forbes * '' Power Rangers: Mystic Force'' (2006) .... Madison Rocca (Blue Mystic Ranger) * ''

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'' (2008) .... Kat Ripley * ''

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'' (2010) .... Dana Strong * ''

'' (2011–2016) ....

* ''

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Theatre

* '' The Return'' (2002–2003) .... Lisa, productions at Adelaide Fringe Festival, Adelaide Come Out Festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe * ''Gosling'' (2003) .... Sydney Theatre Company production * ''Myth, Propaganda and Disaster in Nazi Germany & Contemporary America'' (2003 and 2005) .... Marguerite, Sydney Theatre Company production * ''Morph'' (2004) .... Grace Black,

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production * ''

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'' (2009) .... Luma,

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production

References

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Filmography
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