Melissa Pam GastonSoap Opera Digest August 13, 2012 issue. Vol. 37, No. 33. Pg. 55: "High Hollywood". ( Ordway; born March 31, 1983) is an American actress and model. She is best known for portraying Abby Newman on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless. In May 2022, Gaston was nominated for an Emmy for Best Supporting Actress in a Daytime Drama for her portrayal of Abby. Gaston has been featured in campaigns by a number of major brands including Skechers, Old Navy, David's Bridal, Anchor Blue and Tillys.
Early life Ordway was born in Atlanta, Georgia, an only child, to John and Christine Ordway. She began doing community theatre in Atlanta and also acting in theatre productions at her high school in Snellville, Georgia. Ordway starred in the stage performances of Beauty and the Beast, The Women, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and many other shows. After graduating from high school, she attended Georgia State University and is a member of the Delta Zeta sorority. While at Georgia State, Ordway was chosen to participate in a reality show on MTV called The Assistant. She won the show and moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting and modeling.
Career Modeling Ordway is signed with Nous Model Management in Los Angeles and Front Management in Miami. She has been featured in campaigns for several brands including Skechers, Old Navy, David's Bridal, Anchor Blue. Tillys, Kirstie Kelly, and Fabrizio Gianni. Ordway has appeared in television commercials for Axe, Geico Cavemen, Pontiac Vibe, Carl's Jr. and Payless.
Ordway has also appeared on the cover Los Angeles Weddings Magazine, Grand Sierra Magazine and Hona Hou Magazine. She is featured as a frequent guest model on the game show The Price is Right including the week of October 7, 2015.
Acting Ordway's first major acting part was the recurring roles of Jordanna on The CW television series Privileged. Her feature film debut was in 17 Again. Ordway has guest starred on such television shows as Entourage and How I Met Your Mother, as well as starring in several independent films including Callers, Tales of an Ancient Empire, and I Heart Veronica Martin. In 2010, Ordway appeared in the film The Last Song as Ashley and guest starred on Melrose Place as Morgan McKellan. She starred in the fantasy thriller film Tales of an Ancient Empire. In 2011, Ordway co-starred in Escapee and appeared in Ted directed by Seth MacFarlane.
Ordway was cast in the main role of Chloe Carter on the TeenNick series Hollywood Heights in 2012. In March 2013, she was cast in the role of Abby Newman on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, replacing previous actress Marcy Rylan. Ordway also appeared in the 2013 supernatural thriller film Odd Thomas as Lysette.
Personal life On September 22, 2012, Ordway married actor Justin Gaston, whom she met during the filming of Escapee. In 2016, they adopted their first child, a daughter named Olivia Christine, born April 2016. Melissa gave birth to a daughter, their second child, Sophie Jolie, on December 9, 2017.
Filmography +Film roles Year Title Role Notes2006Friendly FireRoller Goddess2008I Heart Veronica MartinVanessaShort film200917 AgainLauren2009Miss MarchGorgeous Girl2009Alpha Males ExperimentTiffany2010Elektra LuxxSabrina Capri2010The Last SongAshley2010BonesSamantha Reeves2010Tales of an Ancient EmpirePrincess Tanis2011MinkowMindy Jameson2011EscapeeRenee Sanders2011RetailLizzieShort film2011CallersAmanda2011In TimeLeila2011A Very Harold & Kumar 3D ChristmasGracie2012TedMichelle2013Amelia's 25thLoralei2013The Incredible Burt WonderstoneReporter2013ChannelingVictoria2013Odd ThomasLysette2014The OutsiderSamantha2018Con ManMindyUncredited
+Television roles Year Title Role Notes2004The AssistantHerselfContestant (winner); 8 episodes2007EntourageMorganEpisode: "The Young and the Stoned"2007How I Met Your MotherWoman #1Episode: "Third Wheel"2008–2009PrivilegedJordannaRecurring role, 8 episodes2009Xtra CreditLindseyTelevision movie2010Cold CaseDiane Yates '80Episodes: "Bullet", "The Last Drive-In"2010Melrose PlaceMorgan McKellanEpisodes: "Mulholland", "Santa Fe", "Wilshire"2010CSI: NYJenny HarperEpisode: "Out of the Sky"2011The Chicago CodeTaylorEpisode: "The Gold Coin Kid"2011Miami MagmaEmily VitriniTelevision movie2012Hollywood HeightsChloe Carter / Cynthia KowalskiMain role, 80 episodes2012The LeagueSuttonEpisode: "The Hoodie"201390210Sydney PriceRecurring role, 6 episodes2014The Real Housewives of Beverly HillsHerselfEpisode: "Star Sighting"2013–presentThe Young and the RestlessAbby NewmanMain role (2013–2024)Recurring role (2024–present)2020The Price Is RightHerself / model32 episodes2020Stalked by My Husband's ExSierraTelevision film +Video gamesYearTitleRoleNotes2004Grand Theft Auto: San AndreasRadio Station CallerVoice; uncredited +Music videosYearTitleArtistRole2008"It's Over"Jesse McCartneyLove interest
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External links
Fashion Model Directory Nous Models