Tracy Lindsey Melchior (born June 22, 1970) is an author and actress most known for playing the role of

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on the

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daytime drama ''

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'' and

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Acting

Melchior was cast as the original Veronica Landers on ''

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'' from 1996 to 1997. In 1994, Melchior had a small role in

as the ticket booth lady who gives a ticket to

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(

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). In 1999, Melchior also had a main role in '' Sunset Beach'' as Tess Marin during March–December 1999. She was hired to play the role of Kristen Forrester on a contract basis from 2001 to 2003 and returned in several reprisal appearances between 2004 and 2017. In the fall of 2003 she briefly played the role of

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in the

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daytime drama ''

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''.

Writing

Melchior's 2005 memoir ''Breaking the Perfect 10'' details her acting career and effort to find salvation in Hollywood's male-dominated industry where malevolent and sexist behavior prevailed. In an appearance on ''

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'' in 2005, the actress discussed her book, drawing attention to the often pernicious casting culture. In 2017, following the launch of the #MeToo movement, the actress was invited to appear on a special episode of ''

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'', where she recounted the experiences she wrote about in her book.

Producer

Presented with opportunities to work behind-the-camera and advance social causes and community responsibility (including civil obedience initiatives), the actress launched a film company to inspire others to fostering social change.

Personal life

Melchior and her husband,

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officer Rob Melchior, have two sons. The avid equestrian is an animal welfare advocate and a social justice activist. Her activism inspired her interest in pursuing film production.

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