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'''Temara Melek Ellinger''' (born May 4, 1998) is an American singer and actress. She made cameos and has appeared as a guest star on several TV shows including ''[[Modern Family]]'' (2010), ''[[The Vampire Diaries]]'' (2017), ''[[Westworld (TV series)|Westworld]]'' (2018) and ''[[Legacies (TV series)|Legacies]]'' (2019).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2018-05-09 |title=Interview : singer/actress Temara Melek |url=https://moviehole.net/interview-singer-actress-temara-melek/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2019-06-28 |title=Temara Melek Releases New Single |url=https://www.the360mag.com/temara-melek-releases-new-single/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=360 Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> She released her debut single "Karma's Not Pretty" in 2013.
'''Temara Melek Ellinger''' (born May 4, 1998) is an American singer and actress. She made cameos and has appeared as a guest star on several TV shows including ''[[Modern Family]]'' (2010), ''[[The Vampire Diaries]]'' (2017), ''[[Westworld (TV series)|Westworld]]'' (2018) and ''[[Legacies (TV series)|Legacies]]'' (2019).<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2018 |title=Interview : singer/actress Temara Melek |url=https://moviehole.net/interview-singer-actress-temara-melek/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=June 28, 2019 |title=Temara Melek Releases New Single |url=https://www.the360mag.com/temara-melek-releases-new-single/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=360 Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> She released her debut single "Karma's Not Pretty" in 2013.


== Early life and career ==
== Early life and career ==
Temara Melek was born May 4, 1998, to mother Tiffany Ellinger. She is the sister of actor Tarik Ellinger and Taylor Ellinger. Temara started singing at the age of four. At a young age, her family relocated to [[California]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-04-02 |title=Temara Melek Music Interview |url=https://youngentertainmentmag.com/temara-melek-music-interview-2/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=Young Entertainment}}</ref> Temara attended Oak Park Independent High School where she graduated 1 year early in order to attend the [[Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising]] where she studied fashion design and merchandising.<ref name=":0" />
Temara Melek was born May 4, 1998, to mother Tiffany Ellinger. She is the sister of actor Tarik Ellinger and Taylor Ellinger. Temara started singing at the age of four. At a young age, her family relocated to California.<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 2, 2015 |title=Temara Melek Music Interview |url=https://youngentertainmentmag.com/temara-melek-music-interview-2/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=Young Entertainment}}</ref> Temara attended Oak Park Independent High School where she graduated 1 year early to attend the [[Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising]] where she studied fashion design and merchandising.<ref name=":0" />


Melek released her first music video for the song "Pour It On Sweet" in 2011.<ref>{{Citation |title=Pour It On Sweet |date=2011-06-26 |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/3u6oKMEON7sKYxWLzaZIuu |access-date=2023-09-06 |language=en}}</ref> She later released an [[extended play]] (EP) titled ''Main Attraction'' in 2012, and it got nominated for a [[LA Music Awards|Los Angeles Music Awards]] in the category of Pop Album of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Temara Melek |url=http://www.lamusicawards.com/act/temara/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=LA Music Awards |language=en-US}}</ref> Later, Melek worked with [[Cassadee Pope]], former lead singer of [[Hey Monday]] and winner of the third season of [[The Voice (U.S. TV series)|The Voice]], and they wrote the song "Karma's Not Pretty" which was released as her debut single.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-03-03 |title=Music Monday: Meet Temara Melek (@The_TemaraMelek) |url=https://celebsecrets.com/music-monday-meet-temara-melek-the_temaramelek/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=Celeb Secrets |language=en-US}}</ref> The song itself reached #8 in the UK's Most Watched Music Video charts, and #10 in the VIVA online charts<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-05-09 |title=Interview : singer/actress Temara Melek |url=https://moviehole.net/interview-singer-actress-temara-melek/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |language=en-US}}</ref> and was reviewed by [[OK!|OK! Magazine]], [[MTV]], [[The Independent]], [[HuffPost|Huffington Post]], [[Teen magazine|Teen Magazine]], [[Girl Talk (magazine)|Girl Talk]] and The Hits Radio FM.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2013-06-09 |title=Temara Melek |url=http://www.straightfwdmusic.com/temara-melek/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=Straight Forward Music Group |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Menza |first=Kaitlin |date=2014-03-08 |title=Singer Temara Melek's First Video Features the Pretty Little Liars Cast! Get the Scoop |url=https://okmagazine.com/news/singer-temara-meleks-first-video-features-the-pretty-little-liars-cast-get-the-scoop/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=OK Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> This song also earned her the Academia Music Award for Best Pop Song in the 2013 ceremony.<ref name=":0" /> The music video for this single featured ''[[Pretty Little Liars]]'' actors [[Gregg Sulkin]] and [[Keegan Allen]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Keegan Allen And Gregg Sulkin Star In Temara Melek's 'Karma's Not Pretty' Music Video |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/23/keegan-allen-gregg-sulkin-karmas-not-pretty_n_3805573.html|website=The Huffington Post|accessdate=6 February 2017}}</ref> The attention garnered from "Karma's Not Pretty", led to her being selected by American singer [[Demi Lovato]]'s production staff to appear as a guest at her first live streamed concert in October 2013.<ref name=":1" />
Melek released her first music video for the song "Pour It On Sweet" in 2011.<ref>{{Citation |title=Pour It On Sweet |date=June 26, 2011 |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/3u6oKMEON7sKYxWLzaZIuu |access-date=2023-09-06 |language=en}}</ref> She later released an [[extended play]] (EP) titled ''Main Attraction'' in 2012, and it got nominated for a [[LA Music Awards|Los Angeles Music Awards]] in the category of Pop Album of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Temara Melek |url=http://www.lamusicawards.com/act/temara/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=LA Music Awards |language=en-US}}</ref> Later, Melek worked with [[Cassadee Pope]], former lead singer of [[Hey Monday]] and winner of the third season of [[The Voice (U.S. TV series)|The Voice]], and they wrote the song "Karma's Not Pretty" which was released as her debut single.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 3, 2014 |title=Music Monday: Meet Temara Melek (@The_TemaraMelek) |url=https://celebsecrets.com/music-monday-meet-temara-melek-the_temaramelek/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=Celeb Secrets |language=en-US}}</ref> The song itself reached No. 8 in the UK's Most Watched Music Video charts, and No. 10 in the VIVA online charts<ref>{{Cite web |date=May 9, 2018 |title=Interview : singer/actress Temara Melek |url=https://moviehole.net/interview-singer-actress-temara-melek/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |language=en-US}}</ref> and was reviewed by [[OK!|OK! Magazine]], [[MTV]], [[The Independent]], [[HuffPost|Huffington Post]], [[Teen magazine]], [[Girl Talk (magazine)|Girl Talk]] and The Hits Radio FM.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=June 9, 2013 |title=Temara Melek |url=http://www.straightfwdmusic.com/temara-melek/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=Straight Forward Music Group |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |last=Menza |first=Kaitlin |date=March 8, 2014 |title=Singer Temara Melek's First Video Features the Pretty Little Liars Cast! Get the Scoop |url=https://okmagazine.com/news/singer-temara-meleks-first-video-features-the-pretty-little-liars-cast-get-the-scoop/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=OK Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> This song also earned her the Academia Music Award for Best Pop Song in the 2013 ceremony.<ref name=":0" /> The music video for this single featured ''[[Pretty Little Liars]]'' actors [[Gregg Sulkin]] and [[Keegan Allen]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Keegan Allen And Gregg Sulkin Star In Temara Melek's 'Karma's Not Pretty' Music Video |url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/08/23/keegan-allen-gregg-sulkin-karmas-not-pretty_n_3805573.html|website=The Huffington Post|date=August 23, 2013 |accessdate=February 6, 2017}}</ref> The attention garnered from "Karma's Not Pretty", led to her being selected by American singer [[Demi Lovato]]'s production staff to appear as a guest at her first live streamed concert in October 2013.<ref name=":1" />


In 2014, Melek was a part of Macy's [[iHeartRadio]] Rising Star talent search.<ref>{{cite web|title=Temara Melek Dishes On "Fingerprints"!|url=https://www.sweetyhigh.com/read/temara-melek-fingerprints|website=SweetyHigh|accessdate=5 February 2017}}</ref> During the same year, she collaborated with on [[DJ Antoine]] and Mad Mark, providing vocals for their song "Go With Your Heart", which charted in several European charts, including in Germany, Switzerland and Belgium.{{Citation needed|date=April 2017}} In 2015, she released her second solo single "Fingerprints"''<ref>{{cite web|last1=Moreno|first1=Veronica|title=Temara Melek Debut Music Video for Sophomore Single "Fingerprints"|url=http://glittermagrocks.com/connect/2014/08/14/temara-melek-debut-music-video-for-sophomore-single-fingerprints/|website=Glitter Mag|accessdate=5 February 2017}}</ref>'', and the music video was exclusively released on RyanSeacrest.com. Two years later, in 2017, she released a single titled "Playing With Fire".<ref>{{Citation |title=Playing With Fire |date=2017-11-17 |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/0XygC37UWqLgpxga2VdA6U |access-date=2023-09-06 |language=en}}</ref>
In 2014, Melek was a part of Macy's [[iHeartRadio]] Rising Star talent search.<ref>{{cite web|title=Temara Melek Dishes On "Fingerprints"!|url=https://www.sweetyhigh.com/read/temara-melek-fingerprints|website=SweetyHigh|accessdate=February 5, 2017}}</ref> During the same year, she collaborated with on [[DJ Antoine]] and Mad Mark, providing vocals for their song "Go With Your Heart", which charted in several European charts, including in Germany, Switzerland and Belgium.{{Citation needed|date=April 2017}} In 2015, she released her second solo single "Fingerprints"''<ref>{{cite web|last1=Moreno|first1=Veronica|title=Temara Melek Debut Music Video for Sophomore Single "Fingerprints"|url=http://glittermagrocks.com/connect/2014/08/14/temara-melek-debut-music-video-for-sophomore-single-fingerprints/|website=Glitter Mag|date=August 14, 2014 |accessdate=February 5, 2017}}</ref>'', and the music video was exclusively released on RyanSeacrest.com. Two years later, in 2017, she released a single titled "Playing With Fire".<ref>{{Citation |title=Playing With Fire |date=November 17, 2017 |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/0XygC37UWqLgpxga2VdA6U |access-date=2023-09-06 |language=en}}</ref>


In the Summer of 2019, Melek started working with new songwriters and producers, and released "Privacy", which was described to be a 'glimmering pop' track.<ref name=":2" /> In 2020, she released a single called "Crash".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Spotify |url=https://open.spotify.com/track/4SrrhnLeH5AeG7WzNfj9SM?si=0iir0QVvTyeurHe1xcch4Q |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=open.spotify.com}}</ref>
In the Summer of 2019, Melek started working with new songwriters and producers, and released "Privacy", which was described to be a 'glimmering pop' track.<ref name=":2" /> In 2020, she released a single called "Crash".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Spotify |url=https://open.spotify.com/track/4SrrhnLeH5AeG7WzNfj9SM?si=0iir0QVvTyeurHe1xcch4Q |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=open.spotify.com}}</ref>


==Musical influences and style==
==Musical influences and style==
Temara's musical style has been compared to [[Katy Perry]].<ref name=":1" /> Her musical influences are [[Little Mix]], [[Cheryl Cole]], [[Miley Cyrus]] and [[Ariana Grande]].<ref>{{cite web|title=2015跟明星学如何驾驭难搞定的"姨妈红"|url=http://lady.southcn.com/6/2015-01/18/content_116515448_2.htm|website=SouthCN.com|accessdate=6 February 2017}}</ref>
Temara's musical style has been compared to [[Katy Perry]].<ref name=":1" /> Her musical influences are [[Little Mix]], [[Cheryl Cole]], [[Miley Cyrus]] and [[Ariana Grande]].<ref>{{cite web|title=2015跟明星学如何驾驭难搞定的"姨妈红"|url=http://lady.southcn.com/6/2015-01/18/content_116515448_2.htm|website=SouthCN.com|accessdate=February 6, 2017}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==
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!scope="row"|''Main Attraction''
!scope="row"|''Main Attraction''
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*Released: May 23, 2012<ref>{{Citation |title=Main Attraction |date=2012-05-12 |url=https://open.spotify.com/track/3EeNiQ6VBl4X7kqsfMaqnI |access-date=2023-09-06 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-05-29 |title=Temara Melek’s new EP “Attraction” has been released. Get it on iTunes. |url=https://younghollywoodlife.com/2012/05/28/temara-meleks-new-ep-attraction-has-been-released-get-it-on-itunes/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=Young Hollywood Life |language=en}}</ref>
*Released: May 23, 2012<ref>{{Citation |title=Main Attraction |date=May 12, 2012 |url=https://open.spotify.com/track/3EeNiQ6VBl4X7kqsfMaqnI |access-date=2023-09-06 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=May 29, 2012 |title=Temara Melek's new EP "Attraction" has been released. Get it on iTunes. |url=https://younghollywoodlife.com/2012/05/28/temara-meleks-new-ep-attraction-has-been-released-get-it-on-itunes/ |access-date=2023-09-06 |website=Young Hollywood Life |language=en}}</ref>
*Label: [[Self-publishing|Self-released]]
*Label: [[Self-publishing|Self-released]]
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! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album
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! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| [[Switzerland|CHE]]<ref>{{cite web|title=DJ Antoine & Mad Mark feat. Temara Melek & Euro – Go With Your Heart|url=http://swisscharts.com/song/DJ-Antoine-&-Mad-Mark-feat.-Temara-Melek-&-Euro/Go-With-Your-Heart-1321894|website=Swiss Charts|accessdate=5 February 2017}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:90%;"| [[Switzerland|CHE]]<ref>{{cite web|title=DJ Antoine & Mad Mark feat. Temara Melek & Euro – Go With Your Heart|url=http://swisscharts.com/song/DJ-Antoine-&-Mad-Mark-feat.-Temara-Melek-&-Euro/Go-With-Your-Heart-1321894|website=Swiss Charts|accessdate=February 5, 2017}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:85%;"| [[Media Control Charts|GER]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Neuer Hits des DSDS-Juros?|url=http://www.dance-charts.de/201410074086/dj-antoine-go-with-your-heart|website=Dance Charts|accessdate=5 February 2017}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:2.5em;font-size:85%;"| [[Media Control Charts|GER]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Neuer Hits des DSDS-Juros?|url=http://www.dance-charts.de/201410074086/dj-antoine-go-with-your-heart|website=Dance Charts|accessdate=February 5, 2017}}</ref>
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! scope="row"| "Karma's Not Pretty"{{efn|group=upper-alpha|"Karma's Not Pretty" originally appeared on Melek's debut EP ''Main Attraction'', but the EP was later removed from all streaming services.}}
! scope="row"| "Karma's Not Pretty"{{efn|group=upper-alpha|"Karma's Not Pretty" originally appeared on Melek's debut EP ''Main Attraction'', but the EP was later removed from all streaming services.}}
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| rowspan="3" {{N/a|Non-album promotional singles}}
| rowspan="3" {{N/a|Non-album promotional singles}}
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!scope="row"|"Cali Skies"<ref>{{Citation |title=Cali Skies |date=2012-10-25 |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/2YLA8Pq8RDNXAZtz86MGSo |access-date=2023-09-06 |language=en}}</ref>
!scope="row"|"Cali Skies"<ref>{{Citation |title=Cali Skies |date=October 25, 2012 |url=https://open.spotify.com/album/2YLA8Pq8RDNXAZtz86MGSo |access-date=2023-09-06 |language=en}}</ref>
|2012
|2012
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===TV Shows===
===TV shows===
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! scope="row" | 2011-2012
! scope="row" | 2011–2012
|''On The Spot''
|''On The Spot''
|Herself
|Herself
|Documentary short
|Documentary short
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|-
! scope="row" | 2013-2017
! scope="row" | 2013–2017
|''Teens Wanna Know''
|''Teens Wanna Know''
|Herself
|Herself
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|One episode; ''The Passenger''
|One episode; ''The Passenger''
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|-
! scope="row" | 2018-2019
! scope="row" | 2018–2019
|''[[Legacies (TV series)|Legacies]]''
|''[[Legacies (TV series)|Legacies]]''
|Salvatore Witch / Kissing Girl
|Salvatore Witch / Kissing Girl
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| rowspan="6"| Herself
| rowspan="6"| Herself
| rowspan="4" {{N/A|None credited}}
| rowspan="4" {{N/A|None credited}}
| <ref>{{YouTube|_La_AGAgqVg|Pour it On Sweet}}</ref>
|<ref>{{YouTube|_La_AGAgqVg|Pour it On Sweet}}</ref>
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! scope="row"| "Main Attraction"
! scope="row"| "Main Attraction"
| rowspan="2"| 2012
| rowspan="2"| 2012
| <ref>{{YouTube|rljXm0caq6g|Main Attraction Official Video by Temara Melek}}</ref>
|<ref>{{YouTube|rljXm0caq6g|Main Attraction Official Video by Temara Melek}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row"| "Cali Skies"
! scope="row"| "Cali Skies"
| <ref>{{YouTube|r7doAZHNqfc|Temara Melek - Cali Skies}}</ref>
|<ref>{{YouTube|r7doAZHNqfc|Temara Melek – Cali Skies}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row"| "Karma's Not Pretty"
! scope="row"| "Karma's Not Pretty"
| 2013
| 2013
| <ref name=":3" />
|<ref name=":3" />
|-
|-
! scope="row"| "Fingerprints"
! scope="row"| "Fingerprints"
| 2014
| 2014
| Josh Forbes
| Josh Forbes
| <ref>{{YouTube|WVxEt6rFrII|Temara Melek - Fingerprints}}</ref>
|<ref>{{YouTube|WVxEt6rFrII|Temara Melek – Fingerprints}}</ref>
|-
|-
! scope="row"| "Playing With Fire"
! scope="row"| "Playing With Fire"
| 2017
| 2017
| {{N/A|None credited}}
| {{N/A|None credited}}
| <ref>{{YouTube|_4tyKiyf1S8|Temara Melek - Playing With Fire}}</ref>
|<ref>{{YouTube|_4tyKiyf1S8|Temara Melek – Playing With Fire}}</ref>
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|-
! scope="row"| "Pregame"
! scope="row"| "Pregame"
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| [[Niki DeMar]]
| [[Niki DeMar]]
| Nayip Ramos
| Nayip Ramos
| <ref>{{YouTube|MTuk4_fqHq0|NIKI DEMAR - Pregame (Official Music Video)}}</ref>
|<ref>{{YouTube|MTuk4_fqHq0|NIKI DEMAR – Pregame (Official Music Video)}}</ref>
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!Result
!Result
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| [[LA Music Awards]]|| [[2013]]|| ''Main Attraction'' || Pop Album of The Year || {{nominated}}
| [[LA Music Awards]]|| 2013|| ''Main Attraction'' || Pop Album of The Year || {{nominated}}
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| Academia Music Award || [[2013]]|| "Karma's Not Pretty" || Best Pop Song || {{won}}
| Academia Music Award || 2013|| "Karma's Not Pretty" || Best Pop Song || {{won}}
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[[Category:21st-century American women singers]]
[[Category:21st-century American women singers]]
[[Category:American pop singers]]
[[Category:American women pop singers]]
[[Category:American women pop singers]]
[[Category:Dance-pop musicians]]
[[Category:American dance-pop musicians]]
[[Category:People from Loveland, Colorado]]
[[Category:People from Loveland, Colorado]]


Latest revision as of 01:40, 28 July 2024

Temara Melek
Born (1998-05-04) May 4, 1998 (age 26)
Loveland, Colorado, U.S.
EducationFashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Occupations
  • Singer
  • actress
Years active2011–present
Websitetemaramelek.com

Temara Melek Ellinger (born May 4, 1998) is an American singer and actress. She made cameos and has appeared as a guest star on several TV shows including Modern Family (2010), The Vampire Diaries (2017), Westworld (2018) and Legacies (2019).[1][2] She released her debut single "Karma's Not Pretty" in 2013.

Early life and career

[edit]

Temara Melek was born May 4, 1998, to mother Tiffany Ellinger. She is the sister of actor Tarik Ellinger and Taylor Ellinger. Temara started singing at the age of four. At a young age, her family relocated to California.[3] Temara attended Oak Park Independent High School where she graduated 1 year early to attend the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising where she studied fashion design and merchandising.[1]

Melek released her first music video for the song "Pour It On Sweet" in 2011.[4] She later released an extended play (EP) titled Main Attraction in 2012, and it got nominated for a Los Angeles Music Awards in the category of Pop Album of the Year.[5] Later, Melek worked with Cassadee Pope, former lead singer of Hey Monday and winner of the third season of The Voice, and they wrote the song "Karma's Not Pretty" which was released as her debut single.[6] The song itself reached No. 8 in the UK's Most Watched Music Video charts, and No. 10 in the VIVA online charts[7] and was reviewed by OK! Magazine, MTV, The Independent, Huffington Post, Teen magazine, Girl Talk and The Hits Radio FM.[8][9] This song also earned her the Academia Music Award for Best Pop Song in the 2013 ceremony.[1] The music video for this single featured Pretty Little Liars actors Gregg Sulkin and Keegan Allen.[10] The attention garnered from "Karma's Not Pretty", led to her being selected by American singer Demi Lovato's production staff to appear as a guest at her first live streamed concert in October 2013.[8]

In 2014, Melek was a part of Macy's iHeartRadio Rising Star talent search.[11] During the same year, she collaborated with on DJ Antoine and Mad Mark, providing vocals for their song "Go With Your Heart", which charted in several European charts, including in Germany, Switzerland and Belgium.[citation needed] In 2015, she released her second solo single "Fingerprints"[12], and the music video was exclusively released on RyanSeacrest.com. Two years later, in 2017, she released a single titled "Playing With Fire".[13]

In the Summer of 2019, Melek started working with new songwriters and producers, and released "Privacy", which was described to be a 'glimmering pop' track.[2] In 2020, she released a single called "Crash".[14]

Musical influences and style

[edit]

Temara's musical style has been compared to Katy Perry.[8] Her musical influences are Little Mix, Cheryl Cole, Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande.[15]

Discography

[edit]

Extended plays

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Title Notes
Main Attraction

Singles

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
CHE[18] GER[19]
"Karma's Not Pretty"[A] 2013 — — Non-album singles
"Fingerprints" 2014 — —
"Playing With Fire" 2017 — —
"Privacy" 2019 — —
"Crash" 2020 — —
As a featured artist
"Go With Your Heart (feat. Temara Melek & Euro)"[B] 2014 50 10 The Time Is Now

Promotional singles

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Title Year Album
"Pour It On Sweet" 2011 Non-album promotional singles
"Cali Skies"[20] 2012
"Paperheart"[C] 2019

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
2006 Standing Tall at Auschwitz Child on a train Documentary
2011 Scary Girl Herself Short film
2012 16-Love Girl in pool Cameo role
2018 Christmas Everlasting Cookie Party Coordinator Uncredited role

TV shows

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Year Title Role Notes
2006 Why Can't I Be You? Birthday Girl One episode; 1.16
2010 Modern Family Dance Attendee One episode; Dance Dance Revelation
2011 The Doctors Daughter One episode; 30 Ways to Heal Yourself Without a Doctor
World Music Awards 2011 Herself
2011–2012 On The Spot Herself Documentary short
2013–2017 Teens Wanna Know Herself Two episodes
2016 Astrid Clover Bethany One episode; Speed Dating
2017 The Vampire Diaries Mystic Falls Student One episode; We Have History Together
2018 Westworld Townswoman One episode; The Passenger
2018–2019 Legacies Salvatore Witch / Kissing Girl Two episodes

Music videos

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Title Year Artist Director(s) Ref.
"Pour It On Sweet" 2011 Herself None credited [21]
"Main Attraction" 2012 [22]
"Cali Skies" [23]
"Karma's Not Pretty" 2013 [9]
"Fingerprints" 2014 Josh Forbes [24]
"Playing With Fire" 2017 None credited [25]
"Pregame" 2022 Niki DeMar Nayip Ramos [26]

Awards and nominations

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Award Year Work Category Result
LA Music Awards 2013 Main Attraction Pop Album of The Year Nominated
Academia Music Award 2013 "Karma's Not Pretty" Best Pop Song Won

Notes

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  1. ^ "Karma's Not Pretty" originally appeared on Melek's debut EP Main Attraction, but the EP was later removed from all streaming services.
  2. ^ Song by DJ Antonio vs. Mad Mark
  3. ^ "Paperheart" was released in 2016 exclusively on Soundcloud. But later, Melek released the song for free as a Holiday gift for her fans on her website.

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Interview : singer/actress Temara Melek". May 9, 2018. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Temara Melek Releases New Single". 360 Magazine. June 28, 2019. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  3. ^ "Temara Melek Music Interview". Young Entertainment. April 2, 2015. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  4. ^ Pour It On Sweet, June 26, 2011, retrieved September 6, 2023
  5. ^ "Temara Melek". LA Music Awards. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  6. ^ "Music Monday: Meet Temara Melek (@The_TemaraMelek)". Celeb Secrets. March 3, 2014. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  7. ^ "Interview : singer/actress Temara Melek". May 9, 2018. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  8. ^ a b c "Temara Melek". Straight Forward Music Group. June 9, 2013. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  9. ^ a b Menza, Kaitlin (March 8, 2014). "Singer Temara Melek's First Video Features the Pretty Little Liars Cast! Get the Scoop". OK Magazine. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  10. ^ "Keegan Allen And Gregg Sulkin Star In Temara Melek's 'Karma's Not Pretty' Music Video". The Huffington Post. August 23, 2013. Retrieved February 6, 2017.
  11. ^ "Temara Melek Dishes On "Fingerprints"!". SweetyHigh. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  12. ^ Moreno, Veronica (August 14, 2014). "Temara Melek Debut Music Video for Sophomore Single "Fingerprints"". Glitter Mag. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  13. ^ Playing With Fire, November 17, 2017, retrieved September 6, 2023
  14. ^ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  15. ^ "2015跟明星学如何驾驭难搞定的"姨妈红"". SouthCN.com. Retrieved February 6, 2017.
  16. ^ Main Attraction, May 12, 2012, retrieved September 6, 2023
  17. ^ "Temara Melek's new EP "Attraction" has been released. Get it on iTunes". Young Hollywood Life. May 29, 2012. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  18. ^ "DJ Antoine & Mad Mark feat. Temara Melek & Euro – Go With Your Heart". Swiss Charts. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  19. ^ "Neuer Hits des DSDS-Juros?". Dance Charts. Retrieved February 5, 2017.
  20. ^ Cali Skies, October 25, 2012, retrieved September 6, 2023
  21. ^ Pour it On Sweet on YouTube
  22. ^ Main Attraction Official Video by Temara Melek on YouTube
  23. ^ Temara Melek – Cali Skies on YouTube
  24. ^ Temara Melek – Fingerprints on YouTube
  25. ^ Temara Melek – Playing With Fire on YouTube
  26. ^ NIKI DEMAR – Pregame (Official Music Video) on YouTube
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