Jill-Michele Meleán

Jill-Michele Meleán (born June 29, 1979) is an American actress and stand-up comedian. She was part of the cast of comedians on the sketch comedy series MADtv from 2002 to 2003.

Jill-Michele Meleán
Jill-Michele Meleán performing on stage in January 2019
Born (1979-06-29) June 29, 1979
Miami, Florida, U.S.
MediumStand-up, film, television
Years active1992–present
GenresSketch comedy, improvisational comedy
Websitewww.jillyonline.com

Career

Jill-Michele Melean, aka "Jilly" is a national touring headlining comedienne. After meeting Carlos Alazraqui on Reno 911! (she played his sister on the show), they toured together for years as standup comics. They also wrote and produced a feature film, "Witness Infection", which premiered at a film festival in 2020.[1]

MADtv

Meleán joined the cast of MADtv in 2002, as a featured performer, for the seventh season. She was the second Hispanic MADtv cast member (The first was Cuban born Nelson Ascencio in 1999) and the first Latin female to join the show. However, unlike Ascencio, it was not her portrayal of famous Latin stars that got her her big break on the show. Her first skit, a parody of Britney Spears' "Not a Girl" video, quickly gained her fans and notoriety. As a result, Meleán was promoted to repertory status for the following season.

While on MADtv, Britney Spears was not the only celebrity that Meleán lampooned. She also impersonated Kelly Osbourne, Jenna Bush, Asia Argento, Jennifer Lopez, and Drew Barrymore. Meleán also replaced Kathryn Fiore's character in the Kappa Kappa Kappa Sorority sisters sketch.

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2002 King Rikki Clara
2003 Hunting of Man Ingrid
2007 Reno 911!: Miami Southern Spring Breaker
2016 Love and Hostages Jackie Chase
2016 Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping Drunk Aunt
2017 Swing State Claire
2017 Varsity Punks Rosie's Mom
2017 In Vino Kristen
2017 This Is Meg Meg Also writer and producer
2018 Taco Shop Celia
2019 Richard Jewell Horde Reporter
2020 Witness Infection Gina Also writer and producer
2021 The F*** Happened Mrs. Rodriguez

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2000 Manhattan, AZ Miss Vega 2 episodes
2002–2003 Mad TV Various roles 11 episodes
2003 The Parkers Jennifer Episode: "The Mack Is Like Wo!"
2005–2009 Reno 911! Various roles 4 episodes
2006 Mud Show Willie Television film
2007 'Til Death Hockey Girl Episode: "The Hockey Lie"
2008 Chocolate News San Diego Kiosk Girl Episode #1.7
2010 The Fuzz Denise Sanders Television film
2011 Big Time Rush Sylvia Garcia Episode: "Big Time Moms"
2011 The Love You Save Consuela Television film
2015 All Stars Mall Mom
2016 TMI Hollywood Host / Various Episode: "Grizzly Thunderpunch"
2018 Laugh at LA Receptionist Episode #1.1
2018 Most Likely To Customer Television film

References
  1. Littleton, Cynthia (22 January 2020). "HA Comedy Festival Sets Lineup, HBO Max Comedy Special". Variety. Retrieved 11 July 2020.
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