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{{short description|American actress (born 1983)}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Melissa Ordway
| name = Melissa Ordway
| image = Melissa Ordway 2014.jpg
| image = Melissa Ordway 2014.jpg
| caption = Melissa in 2014
| caption = Ordway in 2014
| birth_name = Melissa Pam Gaston
| birth_name = Melissa Pam Ordway
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|3|31}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|3|31}}
| birth_place = [[Atlanta, Georgia]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Atlanta, Georgia]], U.S.
| alma_mater = [[Georgia State University]]
| alma_mater = [[Georgia State University]]
| known_for = [[The Young and the Restless]]
| occupation = Actress, model
| occupation = Actress, model
| yearsactive = 2004–present
| yearsactive = 2004–present
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'''Melissa Pam Gaston'''<ref>''Soap Opera Digest'' 2012-08-13 issue. Vol. 37, No. 33. Pg. 55: "High Hollywood".</ref> (neé '''Ordway'''; born March 31, 1983<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hollywood.com/celebrities/melissa-ordway-57802776/ |title=Melissa Ordway |access-date=2016-05-28}}</ref>) is an American actress and model.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Facebook|date=2019-11-12|title=Soap star Melissa Ordway sells charming Lake Balboa abode|url=https://www.latimes.com/business/real-estate/story/2019-11-12/soap-star-melissa-ordway-sells-charming-lake-balboa-abode|access-date=2020-11-05|website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> She has been featured in campaigns by a number of major brands including [[Skechers]], [[Old Navy]], [[David's Bridal]], [[Anchor Blue]] and [[Tillys]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=2020-03-31|title=Y&R Melissa Ordway Celebrates Her Birthday|url=https://soaphub.com/young-restless/the-young-and-the-restless-melissa-ordway-celebrates-her-birthday/|access-date=2020-11-05|website=Soap Hub|language=en-US}}</ref> She is best known for portraying [[Abby Newman]] on the [[CBS]] soap opera ''[[The Young and the Restless]]''.<ref name=":0">{{Citation|title=Melissa Ordway - The Young and the Restless Cast Member|url=https://www.cbs.com/shows/the_young_and_the_restless/cast/214753/|language=en|access-date=2020-11-05}}</ref>
'''Melissa Pam Gaston'''<ref>''Soap Opera Digest'' August 13, 2012 issue. Vol. 37, No. 33. Pg. 55: "High Hollywood".</ref> ({{née}} '''Ordway'''; born March 31, 1983<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hollywood.com/celebrities/melissa-ordway-57802776/ |title=Melissa Ordway |access-date=May 28, 2016}}</ref>) is an American actress and model.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Flemming|first=Jack|date=November 12, 2019|title=Soap star Melissa Ordway sells charming Lake Balboa abode|url=https://www.latimes.com/business/real-estate/story/2019-11-12/soap-star-melissa-ordway-sells-charming-lake-balboa-abode|access-date=November 5, 2020|website=Los Angeles Times}}</ref> She is best known for portraying [[Abby Newman]] on the [[CBS]] soap opera ''[[The Young and the Restless]]''.<ref name=":0">{{Citation|title=Melissa Ordway – The Young and the Restless Cast Member|url=https://www.cbs.com/shows/the_young_and_the_restless/cast/214753/|language=en|access-date=November 5, 2020}}</ref> In May 2022, she was nominated for an Emmy for Best Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama for her portrayal of Abby Newman on The Young and the Restless. Gaston has been featured in campaigns by a number of major brands including [[Skechers]], [[Old Navy]], [[David's Bridal]], [[Anchor Blue]] and [[Tillys]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|date=March 31, 2020|title=Y&R Melissa Ordway Celebrates Her Birthday|url=https://soaphub.com/young-restless/the-young-and-the-restless-melissa-ordway-celebrates-her-birthday/|access-date=November 5, 2020|website=Soap Hub|language=en-US}}</ref>


==Life==
== Early life ==
Melissa was born in [[Atlanta, Georgia]], an only child, to John and Christine Ordway. She began doing community theatre in Atlanta and also acting in theatre productions at her high school in [[Snellville, Georgia]]. She starred in the stage performances of ''Beauty and the Beast'', ''[[The Women (play)|The Women]]'', ''[[A Midsummer Night's Dream]]'', and many other shows. After graduating from high school, Melissa attended [[Georgia State University]] and is a member of the [[Delta Zeta]] sorority. While at Georgia State, Melissa was chosen to participate in a reality show on [[MTV]] called ''[[The Assistant (TV series)|The Assistant]]''.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=FashionModelDirectory.com|first=The FMD-|title=Melissa Ordway - Fashion Model {{!}} Models {{!}} Photos, Editorials & Latest News {{!}} The FMD|url=https://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/melissa_ordway/|access-date=2020-11-05|website=The FMD - FashionModelDirectory.com}}</ref> She won the show and moved to [[Los Angeles]] to pursue a career in acting and modeling.<ref>{{cite news | newspaper = [[The Atlanta Journal-Constitution]] | title = Q&A / MELISSA ORDWAY: Reality TV gig bites, but she loves it | first = Rosalind | last = Bentley | department = Gwinnett News | page = JJ5 | date = 2004-09-19 }}</ref>
Ordway was born in [[Atlanta, Georgia]], an only child, to John and Christine Ordway. She began doing community theatre in Atlanta and also acting in theatre productions at her high school in [[Snellville, Georgia]]. She starred in the stage performances of ''Beauty and the Beast'', ''[[The Women (play)|The Women]]'', ''[[A Midsummer Night's Dream]]'', and many other shows. After graduating from high school, Ordway attended [[Georgia State University]] and is a member of the [[Delta Zeta]] sorority. While at Georgia State, Ordway was chosen to participate in a reality show on [[MTV]] called ''[[The Assistant (TV series)|The Assistant]]''.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=Melissa Ordway – Fashion Model {{!}} Models {{!}} Photos, Editorials & Latest News {{!}} The FMD|url=https://www.fashionmodeldirectory.com/models/melissa_ordway/|access-date=November 5, 2020|website=The FMD – FashionModelDirectory.com}}</ref> She won the show and moved to [[Los Angeles]] to pursue a career in acting and modeling.<ref>{{cite news | newspaper = [[The Atlanta Journal-Constitution]] | title = Q&A / MELISSA ORDWAY: Reality TV gig bites, but she loves it | first = Rosalind | last = Bentley | department = Gwinnett News | page = JJ5 | date = September 19, 2004 }}</ref>


==Career==
== Career ==
===Modeling===
=== Modeling ===
She is signed with Nous Model Management in Los Angeles and Front Management in [[Miami]].<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> She has been featured in campaigns for several brands including [[Skechers]], [[Old Navy]], [[David's Bridal]], [[Anchor Blue]]. [[Tillys]], Kirstie Kelly and Fabrizio Gianni.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-06-10|title=Melissa Ordway|url=https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-young-and-the-restless/actors/melissa-ordway/|access-date=2020-11-05|website=Soaps.com|language=en-US}}</ref> She has appeared in television commercials for [[Axe (brand)|Axe]], [[GEICO Cavemen|Geico Cavemen]], [[Pontiac Vibe]], [[Carl's Jr.]] and [[Payless (footwear retailer)|Payless]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Melissa Ordway|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2377802/otherworks|access-date=2020-11-05|website=IMDb}}</ref>
She is signed with Nous Model Management in Los Angeles and Front Management in [[Miami]].<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2" /> She has been featured in campaigns for several brands including [[Skechers]], [[Old Navy]], [[David's Bridal]], [[Anchor Blue]]. [[Tillys]], Kirstie Kelly and Fabrizio Gianni.<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 10, 2015|title=Melissa Ordway|url=https://soaps.sheknows.com/the-young-and-the-restless/actors/melissa-ordway/|access-date=November 5, 2020|website=Soaps.com|language=en-US}}</ref> She has appeared in television commercials for [[Axe (brand)|Axe]], [[GEICO Cavemen|Geico Cavemen]], [[Pontiac Vibe]], [[Carl's Jr.]] and [[Payless (footwear retailer)|Payless]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Melissa Ordway|url=http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2377802/otherworks|access-date=November 5, 2020|website=IMDb}}</ref>


She has also appeared on the cover ''Los Angeles Weddings Magazine'', ''Grand Sierra Magazine'' and ''Hona Hou Magazine''.<ref name=":2" /> She is featured as a frequent guest model on the game show ''[[The Price Is Right (American game show)|The Price is Right]]'' including the week of October 7, 2015.<ref name=":0" />
She has also appeared on the cover ''Los Angeles Weddings Magazine'', ''Grand Sierra Magazine'' and ''Hona Hou Magazine''.<ref name=":2" /> She is featured as a frequent guest model on the game show ''[[The Price Is Right (American game show)|The Price is Right]]'' including the week of October 7, 2015.<ref name=":0" />


===Acting===
=== Acting ===
Melissa Ordway's first major acting part was the recurring roles of Jordanna on [[The CW]] television series ''[[Privileged (TV series)|Privileged]]''. Ordway's feature film debut was in ''[[17 Again (film)|17 Again]]''. She has guest starred on such television shows as ''[[Entourage (U.S. TV series)|Entourage]]'' and ''[[How I Met Your Mother]]'', as well as starring in several independent films including ''Callers'', ''[[Tales of an Ancient Empire]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/34195/terror-tweets-scream-4-update-pyun-posts-tales-rough-cuts-eclipse-nearly-wrapped |title=Terror Tweets: Scream 4 Update, Pyun Posts Tales Rough Cuts, Eclipse Nearly Wrapped |publisher=Dreadcentral.com |access-date=2012-05-24}}</ref> and ''I Heart Veronica Martin''. In 2010, Ordway appeared in the film ''[[The Last Song (2010 film)|The Last Song]]'' as Ashley and guest starred on ''[[Melrose Place (2009 TV series)|Melrose Place]]'' as Morgan McKellan. She starred in the fantasy thriller film ''Tales of an Ancient Empire''.<ref>{{cite web |last=Woman |first=The |url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/36777/fangs-and-blood-more-stills-tales-ancient-empire |title=Fangs and Blood: More Stills from Tales of an Ancient Empire. She appeared in a Jesse McCartney music video "It's Over" as Jessies ex Kacey. |website=Dreadcentral.com |date=2010-04-05 |access-date=2012-05-24}}</ref> In 2011, she co-starred in ''Escapee'' and appeared in ''[[Ted (film)|Ted]]'' directed by [[Seth MacFarlane]].
Melissa Ordway's first major acting part was the recurring roles of Jordanna on [[The CW]] television series ''[[Privileged (TV series)|Privileged]]''. Ordway's feature film debut was in ''[[17 Again (film)|17 Again]]''. She has guest starred on such television shows as ''[[Entourage (U.S. TV series)|Entourage]]'' and ''[[How I Met Your Mother]]'', as well as starring in several independent films including ''Callers'', ''[[Tales of an Ancient Empire]]''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/34195/terror-tweets-scream-4-update-pyun-posts-tales-rough-cuts-eclipse-nearly-wrapped |title=Terror Tweets: Scream 4 Update, Pyun Posts Tales Rough Cuts, Eclipse Nearly Wrapped |publisher=Dreadcentral.com |access-date=May 24, 2012}}</ref> and ''I Heart Veronica Martin''. In 2010, Ordway appeared in the film ''[[The Last Song (2010 film)|The Last Song]]'' as Ashley and guest starred on ''[[Melrose Place (2009 TV series)|Melrose Place]]'' as Morgan McKellan. She starred in the fantasy thriller film ''Tales of an Ancient Empire''.<ref>{{cite web |last=Woman |first=The |url=http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/36777/fangs-and-blood-more-stills-tales-ancient-empire |title=Fangs and Blood: More Stills from Tales of an Ancient Empire. She appeared in a Jesse McCartney music video "It's Over" as Jessies ex Kacey. |website=Dreadcentral.com |date=April 5, 2010 |access-date=May 24, 2012}}</ref> In 2011, she co-starred in ''Escapee'' and appeared in ''[[Ted (film)|Ted]]'' directed by [[Seth MacFarlane]].


She was cast in the main role of Chloe Carter on the [[TeenNick]] series ''[[Hollywood Heights (TV series)|Hollywood Heights]]'' in 2012.<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/05/21/nick-at-nite-heats-up-the-summer-with-stardom-romance-and-deceit-with-the-premiere-of-nightly-primetime-drama-hollywood-heights-monday-june-18-at-9-pm-et-pt-673504/20120521nickelodeon01/ |title=Nick at Nite Heats Up the Summer With Stardom, Romance and Deceit With the Premiere of Nightly Primetime Drama "Hollywood Heights," Monday, June 18, at 9 P.M. (ET/PT) |publisher=[[TeenNick]] |date=2012-05-21 |access-date=2016-05-28 |via=[[The Futon Critic]]}}</ref> In March 2013, Ordway was cast in the role of [[Abby Newman]] on the [[CBS Daytime|CBS]] soap opera ''[[The Young and the Restless]]'', replacing previous actress [[Marcy Rylan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://daytimeconfidential.zap2it.com/2013/03/06/exclusive-hollywood-heights-beauty-melissa-ordway-is-new-abby-on-the-young-and-the-restle |title=EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood Heights Beauty Melissa Ordway is New Abby on The Young and the Restless! |date=2013-03-06 |first=Jamey |last=Giddens |work=Daytime Confidential |publisher=[[Zap2it]] |access-date=2013-03-06 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130310092508/http://daytimeconfidential.zap2it.com/2013/03/06/exclusive-hollywood-heights-beauty-melissa-ordway-is-new-abby-on-the-young-and-the-restle |archive-date=2013-03-10 }}</ref> She also appeared in the 2013 supernatural thriller film ''[[Odd Thomas (film)|Odd Thomas]]'' as Lysette.
She was cast in the main role of Chloe Carter on the [[TeenNick]] series ''[[Hollywood Heights (TV series)|Hollywood Heights]]'' in 2012.<ref>{{cite press release |url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/news/2012/05/21/nick-at-nite-heats-up-the-summer-with-stardom-romance-and-deceit-with-the-premiere-of-nightly-primetime-drama-hollywood-heights-monday-june-18-at-9-pm-et-pt-673504/20120521nickelodeon01/ |title=Nick at Nite Heats Up the Summer With Stardom, Romance and Deceit With the Premiere of Nightly Primetime Drama "Hollywood Heights," Monday, June 18, at 9 P.M. (ET/PT) |publisher=[[TeenNick]] |date=May 21, 2012 |access-date=May 28, 2016 |via=[[The Futon Critic]]}}</ref> In March 2013, Ordway was cast in the role of [[Abby Newman]] on the [[CBS Daytime|CBS]] soap opera ''[[The Young and the Restless]]'', replacing previous actress [[Marcy Rylan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://daytimeconfidential.zap2it.com/2013/03/06/exclusive-hollywood-heights-beauty-melissa-ordway-is-new-abby-on-the-young-and-the-restle |title=EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood Heights Beauty Melissa Ordway is New Abby on The Young and the Restless! |date=March 6, 2013 |first=Jamey |last=Giddens |work=Daytime Confidential |publisher=[[Zap2it]] |access-date=March 6, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130310092508/http://daytimeconfidential.zap2it.com/2013/03/06/exclusive-hollywood-heights-beauty-melissa-ordway-is-new-abby-on-the-young-and-the-restle |archive-date=March 10, 2013 }}</ref> She also appeared in the 2013 supernatural thriller film ''[[Odd Thomas (film)|Odd Thomas]]'' as Lysette.


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
On September 22, 2012, she married actor [[Justin Gaston]], whom she met during the filming of ''Escapee''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/348295/miley-cyrus-ex-justin-gaston-weds-melissa-ordway |title=Miley Cyrus' Ex Justin Gaston Weds Melissa Ordway |publisher=E! Online |date=2012-09-24 |access-date=2013-03-11}}</ref> In 2016, Justin and Melissa adopted their first child, a daughter named Olivia Christine, born April 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soaps.sheknows.com/the-young-and-the-restless/news/47657/yrs-melissa-ordway-and-justin-gaston-welcome-baby-girl|title=Melissa Ordway and Justin Gaston Welcome Baby Girl|author=Young, Candace|website=Soaps.sheknows.com |date=2016-05-03 |access-date=2016-05-25}}</ref> Melissa gave birth to a daughter, their second child, Sophie Jolie, on December 9, 2017.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://people.com/babies/melissa-ordway-justin-gaston-pregnant/|title=Melissa Ordway Pregnant. Expecting Second Child|magazine=People.com|author=Kimble, Lindsay|date=July 12, 2017|access-date=July 12, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=SOD|author-link=Soap Opera Digest|title=Y&R's Melissa Ordway Welcomes Daughter|url=https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/yrs-melissa-ordway-welcomes-daughter/|access-date=December 11, 2017|work=[[Soap Opera Digest]]|agency=Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc.|publisher=[[American Media, Inc.]]|date=December 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171211215936/https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/yrs-melissa-ordway-welcomes-daughter/|archive-date=December 11, 2017|location=United States}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Y&R Star Melissa Ordway's Daughters Love Each Other so Much!|url=https://www.soapsindepth.com/gallery/cbs/the-young-and-the-restless-melissa-ordway-daughters-olivia-sophia-155021|access-date=2020-11-05|website=Soaps In Depth|language=en-US}}</ref>
On September 22, 2012, she married actor [[Justin Gaston]], whom she met during the filming of ''Escapee''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eonline.com/news/348295/miley-cyrus-ex-justin-gaston-weds-melissa-ordway |title=Miley Cyrus' Ex Justin Gaston Weds Melissa Ordway |publisher=E! Online |date=September 24, 2012 |access-date=March 11, 2013}}</ref> In 2016, Justin and Melissa adopted their first child, a daughter named Olivia Christine, born April 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://soaps.sheknows.com/the-young-and-the-restless/news/47657/yrs-melissa-ordway-and-justin-gaston-welcome-baby-girl|title=Melissa Ordway and Justin Gaston Welcome Baby Girl|author=Young, Candace|website=Soaps.sheknows.com |date=May 3, 2016 |access-date=May 25, 2016}}</ref> Melissa gave birth to a daughter, their second child, Sophie Jolie, on December 9, 2017.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://people.com/babies/melissa-ordway-justin-gaston-pregnant/|title=Melissa Ordway Pregnant. Expecting Second Child|magazine=People.com|author=Kimble, Lindsay|date=July 12, 2017|access-date=July 12, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=SOD|author-link=Soap Opera Digest|title=Y&R's Melissa Ordway Welcomes Daughter|url=https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/yrs-melissa-ordway-welcomes-daughter/|access-date=December 11, 2017|work=[[Soap Opera Digest]]|agency=Odyssey Magazine Publishing Group Inc.|publisher=[[American Media, Inc.]]|date=December 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171211215936/https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/yrs-melissa-ordway-welcomes-daughter/|archive-date=December 11, 2017|location=United States}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Y&R Star Melissa Ordway's Daughters Love Each Other so Much!|url=https://www.soapsindepth.com/gallery/cbs/the-young-and-the-restless-melissa-ordway-daughters-olivia-sophia-155021|access-date=November 5, 2020|website=Soaps In Depth|date=February 28, 2018 |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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|''[[The Price Is Right (U.S. game show)|The Price Is Right]]''
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==References==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}


==External links==
== External links ==
* {{Twitter}}
* {{Twitter}}
* {{IMDb name|id=2377802|name=Melissa Ordway}}
* {{IMDb name|id=2377802|name=Melissa Ordway}}

Latest revision as of 17:36, 5 January 2025

Melissa Ordway
Ordway in 2014
Born
Melissa Pam Ordway

(1983-03-31) March 31, 1983 (age 41)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Alma materGeorgia State University
Occupation(s)Actress, model
Years active2004–present
Known forThe Young and the Restless
Spouse
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(m. 2012)​
Children2

Melissa Pam Gaston[1] (née Ordway; born March 31, 1983[2]) is an American actress and model.[3] She is best known for portraying Abby Newman on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless.[4] In May 2022, she was nominated for an Emmy for Best Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama for her portrayal of Abby Newman on The Young and the Restless. Gaston has been featured in campaigns by a number of major brands including Skechers, Old Navy, David's Bridal, Anchor Blue and Tillys.[5]

Early life

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Ordway was born in Atlanta, Georgia, an only child, to John and Christine Ordway. She began doing community theatre in Atlanta and also acting in theatre productions at her high school in Snellville, Georgia. She starred in the stage performances of Beauty and the Beast, The Women, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and many other shows. After graduating from high school, Ordway attended Georgia State University and is a member of the Delta Zeta sorority. While at Georgia State, Ordway was chosen to participate in a reality show on MTV called The Assistant.[6] She won the show and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting and modeling.[7]

Career

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Modeling

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She is signed with Nous Model Management in Los Angeles and Front Management in Miami.[5][6] She has been featured in campaigns for several brands including Skechers, Old Navy, David's Bridal, Anchor Blue. Tillys, Kirstie Kelly and Fabrizio Gianni.[8] She has appeared in television commercials for Axe, Geico Cavemen, Pontiac Vibe, Carl's Jr. and Payless.[9]

She has also appeared on the cover Los Angeles Weddings Magazine, Grand Sierra Magazine and Hona Hou Magazine.[6] She is featured as a frequent guest model on the game show The Price is Right including the week of October 7, 2015.[4]

Acting

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Melissa Ordway's first major acting part was the recurring roles of Jordanna on The CW television series Privileged. Ordway's feature film debut was in 17 Again. She has guest starred on such television shows as Entourage and How I Met Your Mother, as well as starring in several independent films including Callers, Tales of an Ancient Empire[10] and I Heart Veronica Martin. In 2010, Ordway appeared in the film The Last Song as Ashley and guest starred on Melrose Place as Morgan McKellan. She starred in the fantasy thriller film Tales of an Ancient Empire.[11] In 2011, she co-starred in Escapee and appeared in Ted directed by Seth MacFarlane.

She was cast in the main role of Chloe Carter on the TeenNick series Hollywood Heights in 2012.[12] In March 2013, Ordway was cast in the role of Abby Newman on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, replacing previous actress Marcy Rylan.[13] She also appeared in the 2013 supernatural thriller film Odd Thomas as Lysette.

Personal life

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On September 22, 2012, she married actor Justin Gaston, whom she met during the filming of Escapee.[14] In 2016, Justin and Melissa adopted their first child, a daughter named Olivia Christine, born April 2016.[15] Melissa gave birth to a daughter, their second child, Sophie Jolie, on December 9, 2017.[16][17][18]

Filmography

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Film roles
Year Title Role Notes
2006 Friendly Fire Roller Goddess
2008 I Heart Veronica Martin Vanessa Short film
2009 17 Again Lauren
2009 Miss March Gorgeous Girl
2009 Alpha Males Experiment Tiffany
2010 Elektra Luxx Sabrina Capri
2010 The Last Song Ashley
2010 Bones Samantha Reeves
2010 Tales of an Ancient Empire Princess Tanis
2011 Minkow Mindy Jameson
2011 Escapee Renee Sanders
2011 Retail Lizzie Short film
2011 Callers Amanda
2011 In Time Leila
2011 A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas Gracie
2012 Ted Michelle
2013 Amelia's 25th Loralei
2013 The Incredible Burt Wonderstone Reporter
2013 Channeling Victoria
2013 Odd Thomas Lysette
2014 The Outsider Samantha
2018 Con Man Mindy Uncredited
Television roles
Year Title Role Notes
2004 The Assistant Herself Contestant (winner); 8 episodes
2007 Entourage Morgan Episode: "The Young and the Stoned"
2007 How I Met Your Mother Woman #1 Episode: "Third Wheel"
2008–09 Privileged Jordanna Recurring role, 8 episodes
2009 Xtra Credit Lindsey Television movie
2010 Cold Case Diane Yates '80 Episodes: "Bullet", "The Last Drive-In"
2010 Melrose Place Morgan McKellan Episodes: "Mulholland", "Santa Fe", "Wilshire"
2010 CSI: NY Jenny Harper Episode: "Out of the Sky"
2011 The Chicago Code Taylor Episode: "The Gold Coin Kid"
2011 Miami Magma Emily Vitrini Television movie
2012 Hollywood Heights Chloe Carter / Cynthia Kowalski Main role, 80 episodes
2012 The League Sutton Episode: "The Hoodie"
2013 90210 Sydney Price Recurring role, 6 episodes
2014 The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Herself Episode: "Star Sighting"
2013–present The Young and the Restless Abby Newman Main role (2013–2024)
Recurring role (2024–present)
2020 The Price Is Right Herself / model 32 episodes
2020 Stalked by My Husband's Ex Sierra Television film
Video games
Year Title Role Notes
2004 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Radio Station Caller Voice; uncredited
Music videos
Year Title Artist Role
2008 "It's Over" Jesse McCartney Love interest

References

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