Melissa Fumero Biography




Newcomer Melissa Fumero joined the cast on January 20, 2004, in the role of Adriana. Dorian Lord (Robin Strasser) shocked the citizens of Llanview when she revealed that Adriana was actually her daughter.

Melissa Fumero was born and raised in New Jersey, the daughter of Cuban-born parents who moved to the United States as teenagers. In December 2003, she received a BFA in Drama from New York University.

The role of OLTL's Adriana marks Melissa's first professional acting job. A dancer since childhood, she continues to take classes when her schedule permits.

Melissa is an avid reader and enjoys going to the theatre as much as possible.

Melissa recently married co-star David Fumero, who plays her cousin, Cristian Vega on OLTL.