Melina Kanakaredes

She competed as "Miss Columbus" in The 1986 Miss Ohio Pageant (Miss America).

At the 1986 Miss Ohio Pageant, she won a talent award in a three-way tie, and was eventually named first runner up to Miss Ohio 1986.

She competed as "Miss Columbus" in The 1986 Miss Ohio Pageant (Miss America).

Daughter Zoe born 23 May 2000, weighing 7 lbs, 12 oz.

Spokeswoman for Maybelline New York

Spokeswoman for Maybelline New York (2001)

Was considered for the lead for My Big Fat Greek Wedding , but was pregnant at the time.

Was considered for the lead for My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002), but was pregnant at the time.

January 25, 2003: welcomed second daughter, Karina Eleni, born in Los Angeles.

While most of the "CSI: NY" cast is from New York, Kanakaredes is one of three exceptions. The others are Gary Sinise (who was born in Illinois) and Anna Belknap (who was born in Maine).

Is currently one of the stars on "CSI: NY" , which was introduced in the "CSI: Miami" cross-over episode "MIA/NYC Nonstop." "Miami" star David Caruso was a popular cast member of "NYPD Blue" , a series in which Melina made numerous guest appearances.

While most of the "CSI: NY" (2004) cast is from New York, Kanakaredes is one of three exceptions. The others are Gary Sinise (who was born in Illinois) and Anna Belknap (who was born in Maine).

Is currently one of the stars on "CSI: NY" (2004), which was introduced in the "CSI: Miami" (2002) cross-over episode "MIA/NYC Nonstop." "Miami" star David Caruso was a popular cast member of "NYPD Blue" (1993), a series in which Melina made numerous guest appearances.

Announced July 12, 2010 that she will not be reprising her role as Detective Stella Bonasera on the TV series, CSI:NY for the seventh season.