Melina Vidler (born 20 February 1993) is an Australian actress, known for her role as Shay Turner in 800 Words, for which she won the Logie Award for Most Outstanding Newcomer in 2016.

Early life Vidler was born in Brisbane and grew up in Samford, Queensland, the daughter of Kaylene and Wayne Vidler, a property developer. She has two older brothers, Beau and Brent.

In 2010, Vidler graduated from Ferny Grove State High School in Brisbane, and went on to study acting at the Queensland University of Technology. She later moved to Sydney, New South Wales to pursue an acting career.

Filmography Year Title Role Notes 2015 Mako: Island of Secrets Northern Mermaid Episode: "The Siren" 2015–2018 800 Words Shay Turner 40 episodes 2016 Rake Monique Episode: "4.5" Brock Alexandra Brock 2 episodes 2017 Dirty, Clean & Inbetween Sky Stone Television film 2019 Summer Night Vanessa Film 2019 Reef Break Tori Eastland ABC USA

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