Melissa Amber Schuman (born August 21, 1984) is an American singer and actress. Schuman is best known for her role in the all girl teen band Dream. With Dream, she appeared in their two biggest hits, "He Loves U Not" and "This is Me". Schuman quit the band after their two hits to pursue her own solo career in singing. Schuman has never gained much fame in singing since her departure from Dream. She has gained some success in acting with appearances in such movies as Love Don't Cost a Thing, The Hollow and Silent Scream. Schuman has also appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and has even hosted TRL.

New Group:

On January 28, 2008, Melissa reported that she would be forming a new music group with former Dream bandmate Ashley Poole, and would be auditioning for girls and even starring in a reality show to detail the new group's formation. On February 2, 2008, Melissa reported on her forum that Diana Ortiz,also formally of the girl group Dream, had joined indicating that the group was now complete. On July 27,2008 Melissa Schuman announced on her website that the new group's name is "Lady Phoenix".

Personal life:

She married dancer Brandon Henschel on June 7, 2006, at the Prado at Balboa Park in San Diego, California. The couple spent their honeymoon in Hawaii.

Filmography:

Year -- Film -- Rolle
1997 -- Tiger -- Erica Baker
2002 -- Anna's Dream -- Sheila
2003 -- Love Don't Cost a Thing -- Zoe Parks
2003 -- Recipe for Disaster -- Shannon Devries
2004 -- The Hollow -- Amber
2004 -- Window Theory -- Megan
2005 -- Silent Scream -- Nicole