Melissa Ponzio

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Melissa Ponzio is an American actress who portrayed Karen in AMC's The Walking Dead.

Biography

Ponzio was born in New York City and graduated from Georgia State University. As of the late 1990s, Ponzio began appearing in supporting guest roles on television series.

Melissa co-hosts and performs in The Goods Variety Show and is active in The Goods Youth Foundation. She is proud to make kids laugh while showing them how to find "The Goods in themselves".

Melissa spends her down time as a rock star.

Other Works

Mary and Martha
Upside
Justice for Natalee Holloway
Warm Springs
The Greenskeeper
Atlanta Blue
Teen Wolf

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