Melina Manandhar
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Melina Manandhar | |
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| Born | 16 October 1977 Kathmandu, Nepal |
| Occupations | Actress, producer |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Spouse | Mukesh Dhakal (2008 – present) |
| Awards | National Film Awards (2010) |
Melina Manandhar (Nepali: मेलिना मानन्धर; born October 16, 1977, as Sunita Manandhar) is a Nepalese actress, model and producer. She has acted in films, telefilms, television serials and music videos in Nepali and Newar languages.[1]
Since making her debut in Priyasi (1993) she has acted in over sixty Nepali and Nepal Bhasa language films and television dramas.[2] She appeared in a supporting role in period drama Prem Pinda (1995) considered a classic in Nepali cinema.[3] She also produced a Nepali film Jwalamukhi and a television show Karuna which aired on Nepal Television.[4][5][6]
She won the National Film Award in a special category as Best Actress for Indigenous Movie for her performance in Nepal Bhasa film Balamaiju in 2010.[7]
In 2014 she was appointed as a member of the Censor Board of Nepal by Ministry of Information and Communication.[8]
