We had the good fortune of connecting with Melanie Koussa and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Melanie, what is the most important factor behind your success?
When there’s a will, there’s a way. One person can change the world. I believe I can go much further than the sky and I am headed straight towards my dreams and goals until they become a reality.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
Born and raised in Houston, TX I grew up with a passion for music. I began composing at 10 years old. Epic orchestration & classical music, playing the piano since I was 4 years old. I was educated in voice school and have an operatic voice. Soprano and whistle notes as well as a low alto register.

An undiscovered passion I didn’t know I had was film. I’ve always loved film. I couldn’t wait to get home and watch the next episode or a new movie. I didn’t know how much I loved film until I took a part in it. In 2018 I met a friend and learned how to screen-write. We held auditions and met amazing actors. One of them was a stuntman. That’s when I got into stunts.

Finding stunts in houston at the moment was not easy but I came across a small business that did so, Dragon’s Den Self Defense Academy, and I just thank God I reached out.

At 21 I began training to become a stuntwoman. I love sports and I love music. Whenever I listen to music I just want to fly. Stunting is an extreme sport and makes me fly figuratively and literally. I began training to become a stuntwoman for film.

And that opened my doorway to meeting some amazing people and getting on sets as an actor.

I began traveling to study at a stunt school where I train now, Extreme Force Hollywood Stunts in Austin. I’ve met some wonderful and talented people.

Ive learned so much in 5 years and am constantly learning. Any chance I can be on set I take it.

With film I’m able to utilise my love for acting and stunts as well as music scoring for film.

I can bring my music to life and live in it.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My mom is my number one supporter. She has been rooting for me since day 1 and always works to make me the best person I can be. My sister is my best friend and constant push. She always believes in me.
My dad for constantly helping me with anything I may need and my brother for his encouragement. As well as my friends support.

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