Ioanna Meli

SAG-AFTRA

EE – OH – AH – NA

If you are unsure of how to pronounce my name, the answer is the title of this page! I feel lucky to have been born and raised in a city as historic, adventurous and welcoming as Athens, Greece. Growing up, I loved exploring Greece with my family and traveling to Europe with exchange programs and with my school’s choir. I have the most precious memories performing at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus, the Herodion Ancient Theatre and the Olympic Stadium in Greece, the Melk Abbey in Austria and the Festival Hall of Vienna.

I enjoyed living in London for three years, where I got my BA in Drama & Theatre Arts from Goldsmiths College. During that time, I was cast in the award-winning feature film Elvis’ Last Song and shortly after I moved to Los Angeles to pursue an MFA in Acting for Film. Some of my favorite projects so far include Steven Spielberg’s Auschwitz where you’ll hear me alongside Meryl Streep; Brandt Andersen’s I Was a Stranger which premiered at Berlinale 2024; my short film A Little Part of You which won awards including Best Actress in a Short Film; Bishal Dutta’s short film Life in Color which entered us in competition at the American Pavilion’s Showcase at Cannes Film Festival 2018Behind the scenes you will find me swing dancing, baking and painting!