Mekenna Melvin

Striking brunette actress Mekenna Melvin grew up in a theater environment, as her mother was an acting teacher and director. She soon followed down the same career path, enrolling at New York's American Academy of Dramatic Arts and, in 2008, made appearances in short films and a TV movie. By the following year, she began appearing in higher-profile TV projects, turning up on the mystery show "Lie to Me" and the drama "Three Rivers." In 2010, she made a huge career leap when she was cast in the popular action/comedy series "Chuck" as Alex McHugh, playing the part until the show's 2012 finale.