Melyssa Ford
Melyssa Ford is a Canadian media personality, actress, and former video vixen who was instrumental in pioneering the video vixen career path in the late 1990s.
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Melyssa Savannah Ford, a Canadian media personality, actress, and former video vixen, gained prominence in the late 1990s as a music video model. She quickly became one of the most in-demand models in the hip hop industry, appearing in notable music videos such as Jay-Z’s “Big Pimpin'” and R. Kelly’s “Happy People.” Ford’s acting career includes roles in films and television series like “Turn It Up,” “Love for Sale,” and “Good Hair.” She has also hosted TV programs such as “BET Style,” “I Married a Baller,” and “Blood Sweat and Heels.” As an advocate for mental health, Ford has openly discussed her struggles with anxiety and depression, releasing a public service announcement in 2011 to encourage others to seek help for mental health issues. She played a significant role in pioneering the video vixen career path in the late 1990s.